We have been asked by the team at //fitbug.com to find 50 UK MNers to try The Orb fitness tracker. We're looking for Mumsnetters who are keen to track their fitness levels everyday, those who are embarking on a new fitness plan (maybe trying to lose post baby weight), and those who just want to try out this product.
Fitbug says: "The system sets you personal targets each week for steps and food, helping you improve your lifestyle at a rate you can gradually adjust to, so it’s not a hardcore exercise regime or a diet that you do for a short time, but a way of improving your habits for the long term."
See here for a brief overview.
The Orb is iOS and Android compatible - but check the list of compatible Android handsets here: //www.fitbug.com/connect
If selected, you'll be sent The Orb to try for a few weeks and so long as you add feedback as required you will be able to keep the product. There are no ongoing costs to worry about. You will also be able to download the Fitbug app and get more info on the Fitliving site: www.fitbug.com/uk/fitliving
In addition, all MNers who are selected will be given access to one-to-one support at Fitbug for their new gadget, should they need it.
If selected, you will be sent the Orb at the middle of August, and asked to try it for around a month. We're looking for feedback on a thread on Mumsnet twice: once on first impressions, on opening/ first use - on set up/ why you wanted to take part, etc. and then at the end of the month on your overall experiences with it, what you liked about it etc. The second feedback will be early - mid September. Please only apply if you're able to take part and add feedback at these times.
Please also note that Fitbug may use your feedback comments on their website and social media channels, as well as elsewhere.
If you'd like to take part, please add your details here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/JJS297S
We will be in touch with selected MNers ASAP. If you're not selected, please keep an eye out for the feedback thread, as there will be an extra chance to win Fitbug products.
Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ
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Looking to improve your lifestyle? UK MNers needed to try The Orb from Fitbug - worth £50 NOW CLOSED
MichelleMumsnet · 05/08/2014 09:43
.Only if it comes with an iPhone 4S, because my faithful old iPhone 4 apparently isn't up to the job 
This looks great and I do really love a fitness gadget. I've actually wanted one of these for years since seeing them on the American Biggest Loser (or was that a different brand 
). Fingers crossed.
Wow, Just applied,This would be great for me as I need some motivation and am desperate to reduce my post baby weight 
Just what I need to try, lost my post baby flab now need to exercise 
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