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I've been using a FitBit since April 2014. I have the little one (not the wrist band) that I keep in my pants pocket during games. I think I paid about $50 for it. I actually use it as my possession arrow tracker. I have found that about 2200 steps equals a mile for me. A varsity boys game usually logs about 2.3 miles. I've been wearing it this summer for youth games on Saturday mornings. I've logged 12,000-14,000 steps over a 4 game stretch. It also estimates calories burned which is what I really purchased it for.
I don't know if it's actually helping me with my fitness level but I think it's a neat way to measure and maintain activity levels. Tracking is done with a smart phone app. I've got a couple fellow officials in my association that have bought them as well. You can actually "connect" to them and watch their progress along with your own through the app. IMO, it's a cool application of new technology. If it isn't actually improving my fitness level, it's at least helping me keep track and be aware of it.
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Calling it both ways...since 1999
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