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iFit Classic Watch Review

January 11, 2016 by MCM Mama 45 Comments

When I was sent the iFit Classic to review, I have to admit my first thought was “wow, that’s big”, followed by “and white”. So, right there, you know my two cons to this combination watch, activity tracker, and calorie counter: I wish that they had a women’s size and I would have chosen black if asked.

iFit Classic watches

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But those are my only two cons and I have teeny little wrists, so most watches look a little big on it. (Also? I can’t read time on a watch quickly, so I have always used a digital. Some times it takes me a bit to figure out the actual time, but I’m calling that a brain workout. It’s definitely not an issue with the watch.)

iFit Classic watch

I’ve been wearing the iFit Classic for about a month now and I’m pretty much in love with it. I had never really wanted a step tracker (I feel like I move quite a bit during the day + my running), but I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. Turns out, I am as active as I thought, hitting 10000 steps NOT including workouts more than 90% of the time when I am at my own house. I was not so active while at my parents and my steps varied wildly on travel days. I don’t have any other tracker to compare mine to, but I feel like the steps are fairly accurate, at least in comparison to itself. To me, that’s all that matters.

iFit Classic Features

The iFit Classic tracks steps/activity, calories in/expended, and sleep. It pairs up with an app that you can put on your iPhone or Android phone. While the watch itself has three dials that provide information on steps and calories, the iFit App gives you a lot more information about when you moved, what you ate, and how well you slept. You can also calibrate the watch via the app to your exact stride length. I haven’t used the calorie counter much as I don’t count calories, but I played with it a bit to check it out. It’s simple to add calorie amounts on the watch, there are lots of options for specific foods on the apps, and it has a barcode reading feature on the app! All good things if calorie tracking is your jam. It also works with your iFit.com account if you have one.

iFit classic reports

 

Wanna know my favorite feature? The “you’ve been sitting for x minutes” buzz. You can choose how many minutes (I have mine set for 30) and the iFit Classic buzzes to remind you to move. I particularly like this in the evenings when I get sucked into a book or *ahem* the book of Face. Usually I get up and don’t just get in movement, but also get another chore done. Score!

Now that I’ve grown accustomed to the size of the iFit Classic, I love it. It has a totally different look than many of the activity trackers out there, the battery lasts a really long time and charges quickly, and I find it very comfortable.  I have to actively remember to take it off to shower, since it’s water resistant, not waterproof. (I may have showered in it a few times with no issues. Shhhh.)

Do you wear a tracker? If you are looking for one and want one that doesn’t scream “tracker”, check out the iFit Classic.  (And if you are wondering if you should get a tracker, check out the pros and cons over at Relentless Forward Commotion.)

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Disclaimer: I received the iFit Classic to review. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Carla says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:26 am

    OMGOSH I want this.
    Need this.
    #addict
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      Yes, you do. ;o)

      Reply
  2. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Ohhh, I love the fact that it looks like a real watch!!! Very cool! I had no idea they came out with a watch!
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      I think it has only been out for a while…

      Reply
  3. Michelle Rogers says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Wow, that is big! If it were any smaller though, I guess it would be harder to see the dials. Looks cool, and I like how it looks like a watch. I’ve used a Fitbit Flex before. My wish list for my next tracker would be one that can detect my heart rate so I can get and stay in the zone.
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      I think the dials could be a bit smaller and closer together and still be readable, but maybe not.

      Reply
  4. Annmarie says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:20 am

    I have baby wrists too but I actually really love the look of the watch! Definitely something I am going to check out, thanks for sharing your review!

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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      It seems big but it is comfortable!

      Reply
  5. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I really like the look of that watch. I guess I’m old school…I like the classic watch! Very cool.
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Honestly? It’s nicer looking than the watch I was wearing LOL.

      Reply
  6. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:54 am

    I’m in love with this! I love oversized watches, so that’s a huge plus for me. I like to know my steps, but don’t like the look of most fitness tracking watches. This would be perfect to wear to work.
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Then you would totally love this (or the black one). Doesn’t look “tracky” at all.

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  7. Margo says

    January 11, 2016 at 10:10 am

    I would love to learn more about this watch!
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      It’s a great product.

      Reply
  8. lindsey says

    January 11, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I have seen a couple runners with these watches 🙂 They look nice! I have a Garmin Forerunner 225 and I really enjoy the move vibration…whether or not I listen to it is a different story 🙂

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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      I had just bought a new 220 when the 225 came out, so I didn’t want to replace that…

      Reply
  9. Maureen says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:26 am

    That watch is pretty impressive. It is kind of big though, isn’t it??
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      It is a bit big – it would be cool if they came out with a slightly smaller version for women’s wrists…

      Reply
  10. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Great review! I have the FitBit Charge and I do wish it looked more like a regular watch…this looks nice and the app seems to have all the right bells and whistles! I need an alarm to get up every so often…
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Yeah – I wasn’t interested in the tracker looking ones, so it was cool to get this.

      Reply
  11. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    January 11, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    I’ve not seen a tracker that looks like that! I like that you can set it to buzz if you are inactive. I get lost on my computer sometimes for sure. Interesting!
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Yeah, me too. I’ve even started getting up during conference calls and walking around the table instead of sitting for the whole hour.

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  12. Marcia says

    January 11, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    I wonder what would/will happen to classic watches since trackers seem to be the trend. This one has a classic look at least. I wouldn’t mind the white in summer…
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      I think it will look cute with short sleeves and tank tops. I have issues with it sometimes with long sleeves…

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  13. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    January 11, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    This looks like a great alternative to the traditional trackers, and definitely doesn’t look like a tracker. I really like the way it looks!
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      It’s really grown on me. At first it just seemed too big, but I like it now.

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  14. Carmy says

    January 11, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I LOVE the look of this watch! Totally prettier than the regular looking sports watches
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Yep, definitely doesn’t look sporty.

      Reply
  15. Natalie says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    What a great looking watch!! I would totally wear this! I Am curious about what my steps per day add up to… Great review!
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      I was surprised how many steps I get on days when I have a lot of chores to do LOL.

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  16. Jenn says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Oh, I kind of like the white!

    I’ve never really been into activity trackers so I probably wouldn’t be in the market for an iFit, but it’s pretty nice and discreet looking and seems like it works great!
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      I didn’t think I’d want one, but now that I have it, I like it. It definitely makes me move more.

      Reply
  17. HollieMuscles&Munchkins says

    January 11, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    This is a cute watch. I don’t wear a tracker, but this one is cool.

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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      I just like how different it is from the rest.

      Reply
  18. Janice @ Fitness Cheerleader says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    I have three activity trackers yet I want this one – I LOVE that it looks good enough to wear ALL.THE.TIME!
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      I only take it off to shower (and I sometimes forget to do that…)

      Reply
  19. jill conyers says

    January 12, 2016 at 4:16 am

    I love love that this tacker looks like a regular watch. Great review.
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      I love that aspect of it.

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  20. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    January 12, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    That watch is awesome!! Doesn’t even look like a fitness tracker!

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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      I know! It’s cool that way!

      Reply
  21. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    January 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    whoa this is pretty cool! I like my fitbit but never wear it when going out bc it just looks clunky. I also have tiny wrists too! lol
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    • MCM Mama says

      January 14, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      It’s big, but it looks cool. I’ve gotten used to the size.

      Reply
  22. Zenaida Arroyo says

    January 16, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    I wear a Fitbit and love it. But this one looks so pretty. 🙂

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  23. Catherine Kirkland says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I love the watch. Just purchased it and am trying to figure out how to reset the dials daily so I start at zero each day. Also, I find it doesn’t keep accurate time once I fall asleep. Is this common. I lose an hour or two making the alarm function useless..Any tips?

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  24. Bec says

    May 12, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    I just got my watch in the mail today. I to have tiny wrists but am totally in love with it 🙂

    Reply
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