Fitbit charge users - how good is it for exercising?

[ThisCharmingW0man]

Like the look of the fitbit charge, but is it any good for using when running? Is it possible to measure a workout on it? Not sure whether to go for this or a GPS watch. Thanks.

[DoreenLethal]

Did you look at the Fitbit website which details all the features?

[Zame]

Hi, it tracks steps and distance. I use the Fitbit app on the phone to measure a run though which gives details like speed etx so it's ok but I imagine a gps watch would be much better

[ThisCharmingW0man]

Yes, tracking workouts does seem to be a feature of the charge,but from reading reviews I'm not sure how user friendly this is and wondered if anyone uses it successfully for this. Understand it works in conjunction with the app but will I need to be fiddling around with my phone prior to exercise or is there a button on the wristband that lets you indicate start/end of a workout? Like the look of the charge for general activity tracking, but also want to use it for running.