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Looking to improve your lifestyle? UK MNers needed to try The Orb from Fitbug - worth £50 NOW CLOSED

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MichelleMumsnet · 05/08/2014 09:43

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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supermariossister · 05/08/2014 14:44

this is a great product test, fingers crossed Grin.

McFox · 05/08/2014 14:50

Looks like a really interesting product, fingers crossed.

HeySoulSister · 05/08/2014 18:30

Ooh yes please!!

CJCreggsfanclub · 05/08/2014 18:41

Fingers crossed

harderthanitlooks · 05/08/2014 18:48

Looks really good. Fingers crossed I need a kick start.

gildedlily · 05/08/2014 19:05

Looks like it might give me a necessary kick up the bum!

PuggyMum · 05/08/2014 19:18

Fingers crossed here too!

SurfBoredCat · 05/08/2014 19:20

Just what I need!

Fizzyplonk · 05/08/2014 23:19

Oh no I just entered but forgot to tick 5s. Initials CW. 2 children!

LadyIsabellaWrotham · 05/08/2014 23:23

Only if it comes with an iPhone 4S, because my faithful old iPhone 4 apparently isn't up to the job Sad

BiggerYellowTaxi · 05/08/2014 23:45

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 Confused). Fingers crossed.

bluebump · 06/08/2014 00:09

This looks brilliant!

SublimeCorpse · 06/08/2014 00:15

Completed! Fingers crossed!

bshree08 · 06/08/2014 09:55

Wow, Just applied,This would be great for me as I need some motivation and am desperate to reduce my post baby weight Wink

HeySoulSister · 06/08/2014 12:49

Any idea when we will hear if we have been chosen??

Fingers crossed!

IScreamForIceCream · 06/08/2014 13:02

Ooh, this would link perfectly to my new Healthy Eating Regime! One week in I am, and I am missing snacks!

mrsrafiq · 06/08/2014 15:23

Just what I need to try, lost my post baby flab now need to exercise Smile

snowymum12 · 06/08/2014 17:17

I'd love to try this. I'm another one trying to get back into shape after having a baby!

mummywhiskers · 06/08/2014 17:28

Will you be announcing who is picked on here?

Ilikeyoursleeves · 06/08/2014 21:51

I would absolutely love to try this, I use a fitness app on my phone but this looks like it will be a real motivator! Can't wait to hear if I'm chosen :) Exciting!

redoctober · 06/08/2014 23:39

This looks like an exciting trial. Would love to get this. Need something new to motivate myself.

supermariossister · 07/08/2014 11:11

i use a fitness app at the minute but i havent been so much lately because im struggling to track things that arent on there and find it isnt consistent so think this would be really useful for that.

IceLemonGin · 07/08/2014 13:54

I'd like to try this as I've lost weight recently but I really want to start working on my fitness

AnnField · 07/08/2014 15:33

Looks great! Hope I get chosen to try it.

dizzyday07 · 07/08/2014 17:09

Keeping everything crossed here