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Table 3 Utility of the Fitbit Zipphysical activity monitor

From: The validation of Fitbit Zip™ physical activity monitor as a measure of free-living physical activity

Question

Response

Have you ever used a Fitbit to measure physical activity in the past?

Yes 2.4% (n = 1)

No 97.6% (n = 41)

Was using the Fitbit every day for 7 days an acceptable method to measure your daily activity?

No acceptable (n = 0)

Neither 21.4% (n = 9)

Very acceptable 78.6% (n = 33)

How easy was it to remember to use the Fitbit Zip every day?

Difficult to remember 2.4% (n = 1)

Neither 9.5% (n = 4)

No problem 88.1% (n = 37)

Did using the Fitbit interfere with your daily routine?

Interfered greatly (n = 0)

Neither 11.9% (n = 5)

Did not interfere at all 88.1% (n = 37)

Was the Fitbit annoying to use?

Extremely annoying (n = 0)

Neither 16.7% (n = 7)

Not annoying at all 83.3% (n = 35)

Would you wear the Fitbit again as part of a research study?

No 0% (n = 0)

Maybe 9.5% (n = 4)

Yes 90.5% (n = 38)