A:AnswerDefinitely sweat proof, I wouldn't wear it in the shower and would try to keep it from getting too wet other wise. I wear mine all day every day except the shower and I'm fine. (I'm a nurse so for example I was my hands an ungodly amount of time per day and have never had a problem)
A:AnswerThe battery is built in. Just be sure you have your charging cable handy if you're using any fitness training program. Regular use it'll last one week. GPS tracking exercises like a jog around the park, 5 hours.
A:AnswerFitbit - Surge comes with inbuilt GPS tracking, which gives you pace, distance, routes and elevation climbed—without needing your smartphone nearby.
A:AnswerI have small wrists but bought the large as I read that it should be loose for certain workouts. There are plenty of holes of adjustment so it will not be too big. Also, I use my original Fitbit Flex to keep the Surge in the proper position, which is supposed to be a finger width or two above your wrist.
A:AnswerNo just sweat/water resistant. Water proof means it can be submerged. Resistant allows only a little wetness. Only damp cloth to clean and no soap.
A:AnswerThe surge does. You have to choose that as one of the forms of exercise on the fit it app,when setting it up. You can choose between several different kinds of exercise. Hiking,walking, and cycling now.
A:AnswerNo the time is not always visible - given it retains the last viewed screen (e.g. if you last viewed steps it stays on steps). It's as easy as pressing the home button twice to return to the time screen no matter which screen you are on. It hasn't been a bother to me.
A:AnswerIt is not waterproof! I have heard of people swimming with it, but I personally don't trust myself with it! I don't swim with it or shower with it, etc. But it definitely is NOT waterproof.
A:AnswerCall fitbit support. The best part of fitbit, aside from their management website is really their support. I started out a couple of support cases via their online chat and both times I was shocked to see how accommodating they were. Not sure if I just got lucky and caught them in the weeks prior to going public, forcing the support agents to be super supportive but both times I had issues they were resolved. Im sure if you call them or open a chat online you will be extremely satisfied with the results. Ask them how to acquire a new charging cable and see what happens. Trust me.
A:Answeri wear my fitbit flex all the time, even when i'm washing the dishes and showering. I have not had any issues or problems with it being under water. You may just want to air out the band to help dry up the inside.
A:AnswerNo it only uses the gps for tracking the route you run a good app for what your looking for is road id. That app is really accurate and can let up to 5 people track you while you run, I have it and glad I do.
A:AnswerYes...I use mine during Crossfit. The only issue, at times, is that occasionally, big wrist bend movements may cause the tracker to lose heart rate. It comes back in less than a minute and I haven't noticed any spikes or dips in the overall heart rate through the workout.
A:AnswerI thought the same thing until I got one. The face is larger. You have more options when it comes to tracking your execises. There are eliptical, hiking, treadmill and even circuit and weight lifting options. You can also get your text messages. It also functions as a gps while running. I haven't used that feature though.
