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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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YeGodsAndLittleFishes · 10/08/2014 07:03

Also applied but might be full already. Could do with this to make sure I don't fall off the exercise wagon in the next few weeks.

ObfusKate · 10/08/2014 11:02

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ineedausername · 10/08/2014 13:41

I'd love to try this!

Ilikeyoursleeves · 10/08/2014 14:43

I keep checking my emails... Do you know when the chosen testers will be notified? Thanks :)

Acolyte · 10/08/2014 23:25

I have been looking on eBay at similar products. It'd be great to have a months trial with one before parting with my hard earned!

SaltySeaBird · 11/08/2014 05:45

Oh I've looked at their products before and thought they looked great but nobody I asked about it had heard of it before. I'd love to be selected but even if I'm not lucky I'll be watching the review thread with interest!

Jellylove · 11/08/2014 07:20

Done survey, hopefully I may get picked

Reniee14 · 11/08/2014 08:23

Has anyone been notified yet?Shock

supermariossister · 11/08/2014 08:54

want to know! the suspense Grin. aldi have their own version of a fitness tracker in this week but can't say it looks v nice not sure on quality

Teladi · 11/08/2014 09:37

Another who'd love to know when this is closing - I applied last week and I really hope I'm picked!

HeySoulSister · 11/08/2014 14:33

Mnhq? When will we hear?

Treasures · 11/08/2014 16:18

Oooh! I've applied :)

MichelleMumsnet · 11/08/2014 16:53

Hi everyone! Testers will be selected and notified later on in the week.

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malteaserbunny · 11/08/2014 22:20

DoneGrin

Helish · 12/08/2014 08:32

Done

SurfBoredCat · 12/08/2014 19:58

I sooooo need this! Am busting out of my jeans and am too tight don't want to buy new ones!

Cataline · 13/08/2014 08:30

I've just filled it out. Fingers crossed!

InMySpareTime · 13/08/2014 08:45

Come on MN, it's "later in the week" now, let us know who's been chosen so we can get cracking!

HeySoulSister · 13/08/2014 15:47

It's unstickied now.... No email for me tho, so guess I'm not a lucky one

ObfusKate · 13/08/2014 16:14

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Ilikeyoursleeves · 13/08/2014 19:03

Anyone heard yeah or nay yet? I keep checking my emails!

supermariossister · 13/08/2014 19:39

:( still no emails

ckkj · 14/08/2014 00:03

completed survey Smile

ObfusKate · 14/08/2014 00:06

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InMySpareTime · 14/08/2014 10:45

[bites nails] I'm holding out hope until I see the flurry of "thanks for choosing me" posts...
Until then (unless all the people they chose aren't MNers, which would be really unfair) I'll assume the emails haven't been sent yet.