What fitness tracker do you use that supports easy data export?
I'm thinking about getting a fitness tracker to use together with endurain. Garmin trackers apparently support automatic synchronization with endurain, but they are very expensive.
What fitness tracker do you use that supports simple data export in a common format?
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I would look for a tracker that allows you to easily export workouts in standard FIT, TCX or GPX formats without being tied to a closed ecosystem. It is best when data can be obtained directly through a web office or API, and not only through third-party services
I have no watch anymore but gadgetbridge was the gold standard a few years ago. I don't think that it has changed. I'd look for a device that is supported by it.
Hey, good news here !
https://gadgetbridge.org/blog/release-0_92_00/#feature-highlights
You can use any watch who is supported by gadget bridge.
It has an automatic link to an Endurain account.
https://gadgetbridge.org/blog/release-0_92_00/#feature-highlights
Use a Xiaomi watch. It's cheap and let you test your setup without ruining you wallet.
https://www.mi.com/fr/product/xiaomi-smart-band-10-pro/
Or you can use repebble watch. Fully integrated with gadgetbridge because it's open source.
https://repebble.com/watch#pt2
FWIW I'm pretty sure it isn't automatic, but it is there. I think you just have do do the "upload to Endurain" button after, but that's not bad
Older garmin watches will still have all the essentials of heart rate, gps and activity tracking, so you can look into second hand stuff.
I use a Polar Loop and apparently they have official ways to export raw data but I haven’t tried them yet. I was looking at a Home Assistant addon which would pull it out automatically.
I have a Garmin Vivoactic 6 and I can either use gadgetbridge, or I can just pull it from the watch over USB.
I put my phone in a Fanny pack. Boom saved you $700.