Jawbone Up: What is it?

In this practical tip, we explain what the Jawbone UP is. In Germany you can currently buy this fitness bracelet in three versions, which in combination with the UP smartphone app from Jawbone is one of the most successful fitness trackers on the market. We provide an overview of the various Jawbone UP models and which activities you can record and evaluate with each model. So you can quickly find out whether the Jawbone UP family has the right tracker for you to achieve your fitness goals.

Jawbone UP - the fitness bracelet can do that

At the moment you can buy the UP Move, UP2 and UP3 models from Jawbone. In stores or as a used gadget you may also find the model UP24, which has been replaced by UP2. Basically, these fitness bracelets work the same way: a system of sensors records your activities and some physiological data such as body temperature. This information is transmitted and processed via Bluetooth to the associated app. The models UP2 and UP3 are bracelets, UP Move is attached to clothing as a clip.

• All Jawbone UP devices record your activities via sensors. This is how the tape counts your steps and measures your calorie consumption. The current top model UP3 should even be able to differentiate independently between different activities such as hiking, jogging or cycling. If you enter what you eat and drink in the app, you have all the information you need to keep your weight permanently, for example.
• The Jawbone fitness trackers also know when and how much you sleep. However, the "SmartAlarm" function is only available for the UP2 and UP3 fitness wristbands. This function is an alternative to the otherwise very expensive sleep phase alarm clock. "SmartAlarm" promises to wake you up at the best time in your sleep cycle. This will make you fitter in the morning and healthier in the long term.
• With the UP activity tracker app you also have access to the Smart Coach. It helps you to make the right decisions for your health. On the basis of the recorded data, he gives you specific tips for your eating and sleeping habits and reminds you of your daily sports program.
• The UP3 has other functions that can be of great benefit to health-conscious people. Sensors now also measure skin temperature and heart rate. However, only the resting heart rate is currently being recorded. You can find a test of the UP3 on CHIP.
• To view the data, you need to synchronize the tape with your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Connect your wristband to the UP activity tracker app for detailed information on your condition. As long as the bracelet is not connected, it independently collects information.
• By the way: You will find a direct comparison between the two fitness trackers Jawbone UP2 and UP3 in another practical tip.

In addition to the Jawbone fitness trackers, there are other alternatives. The next practical tip will tell you what to look for when buying fitness bracelets.