by A couple of months ago we reviewed Striiv’s pioneer product, the Striiv smart pedometer. This nifty little device is both a pedometer and a motivator—it includes various motivational tools, including a FarmVille-inspired game, to encourage people to walk, run, and take the stairs more often. Now the company is back with the second generation of its smart pedometer, just six months after its initial product debuted back in April.
Striiv’s second-generation product consists of the small Striiv Play smart pedometer alongside a free app, which can be used with the Striiv Play or by itself. The app is free and is currently available to all users running iOS 3.0 or later. The Striiv Play is available to app users who have an iOS device with built-in Bluetooth 4.0 (in other words, an iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, fifth-generation iPod touch, or iPad 3). The Striiv Play costs $70 and is available at Best Buy, Amazon.com, and Striiv.com.
Fitness level
Like the first-generation Striiv smart pedometer, the new Striiv Play (and its companion app) is appropriate for everyone – whether you’re a hardcore athlete, a casual mall-walker, or a blob who sits on the couch all day.
Best activities
The Striiv Play
Although the Striiv Play is appropriate for just about anyone, it’s really designed for casual users rather than athletes. The Striiv Play is primarily a pedometer, which means it’s not terribly useful for athletes who are looking for advanced tracking. Striiv has partnered with MyFitnessPal, which is a calorie-counting app that lets you input your daily calorie intake. The company has also included a weight tracking mini-app inside its app, so it’s a better choice for users who are looking to lose (or gain) weight. However, like the original Striiv smart pedometer, the Striiv Play is best for people who need a little encouragement to take the stairs instead of the escalator.
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