Letum911 Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 I do agree that the "get to gold" is a verysimple and easy process to follow, however getting the most out of Vitality is not complicated but time consuming and a lot of effort if you don't know the in's and outs. Can someone possibly advise whether there is a similar way to get a Samsung watch through Vitality as with Apple?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 I do agree that the "get to gold" is a verysimple and easy process to follow, however getting the most out of Vitality is not complicated but time consuming and a lot of effort if you don't know the in's and outs. Can someone possibly advise whether there is a similar way to get a Samsung watch through Vitality as with Apple?Nope. It's an exclusive agreement with apple and vitality. Essentially because it's a funded device, not a discount on a range of devices.
Letum911 Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Nope. It's an exclusive agreement with apple and vitality. Essentially because it's a funded device, not a discount on a range of devices.Ahhh I see. Will have to save up the old fashioned way:-)
shaper Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Ahhh I see. Will have to save up the old fashioned way:-) if you want the gimmick watch at a fraction of the price look here http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches-c_11330/ Items take a while to be shipped (weeks), but do arrive!! I have bought other stuff off the website, so will confirm is legit and you can google for reviews on the site
Letum911 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 if you want the gimmick watch at a fraction of the price look here http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches-c_11330/ Items take a while to be shipped (weeks), but do arrive!! I have bought other stuff off the website, so will confirm is legit and you can google for reviews on the site Very good prices indeed!! However I'm not keen on gimmick products, had a bad experience with cheap knock-off products on one of my RC Heli's. Also I'm keen to use it as a further training incentive (I'm battling to get myself to train at this stage for some reason and was hoping with the daily goals it might help) together with the point scoring on Vitality.
shaper Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Very good prices indeed!! However I'm not keen on gimmick products, had a bad experience with cheap knock-off products on one of my RC Heli's. Also I'm keen to use it as a further training incentive (I'm battling to get myself to train at this stage for some reason and was hoping with the daily goals it might help) together with the point scoring on Vitality.you do not need a watch for daily goals, it is only good for the pedometer part and there are minimal points awarded for such like daily activities. You need to use your phone or gamin such devices to log workouts (with HRM) to gain max points and review your goal point limits on the Discovery Vitality app to motivate to hit those weekly goals or above them. You are sadly mistaken if you or anyone else thinks a fitness tracker watch like the iwatch will make that easy and without effort.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 you do not need a watch for daily goals, it is only good for the pedometer part and there are minimal points awarded for such like daily activities. You need to use your phone or gamin such devices to log workouts (with HRM) to gain max points and review your goal point limits on the Discovery Vitality app to motivate to hit those weekly goals or above them. You are sadly mistaken if you or anyone else thinks a fitness tracker watch like the iwatch will make that easy and without effort.He's thinking of using it as a further motivational tool. IE I'm paying for this if I don't work out, let's work out.
Bloukrans Posted December 14, 2015 Author Posted December 14, 2015 Hi Myles, any update on the guide?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Hi Myles, any update on the guide? Didn't work on it this weekend, but the points allocations and stuff is done. Now the "benefits" and then the way it integrates with life policies. Benefits, most people already know. However it's still something that can do with a bit of 'splainin.
dre Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I'm also willing to pay for a guide for dummies So I'll be keepin my eye on this thread this week.
Letum911 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 you do not need a watch for daily goals, it is only good for the pedometer part and there are minimal points awarded for such like daily activities. You need to use your phone or gamin such devices to log workouts (with HRM) to gain max points and review your goal point limits on the Discovery Vitality app to motivate to hit those weekly goals or above them. You are sadly mistaken if you or anyone else thinks a fitness tracker watch like the iwatch will make that easy and without effort. The idea is not to take the effort out. But by using the watch as a motivational tool as Myles stated below, but by having certain goals set, not just personal but financial as well, I believe it should have some significant form of motivation. Also it will be connected to my phone as to log the points on Vitality. He's thinking of using it as a further motivational tool. IE I'm paying for this if I don't work out, let's work out.
Hackster Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Every time I deal with Discovery, I end up thinking one of three things. 1) It's too complicated.2) I'm too stupid to understand it.3) It's explained badly. I think there's a little truth in each one. On the vitality side, I got to gold by doing all the online tests and riding my bike two or three times a week (and then uploading these rides via Strava/Garmin connect). Getting to gold was just a vanity thing for me. But once I got to gold I suddenly realised that the benefits to Vitality are very real. 45% off on hotel bills for starters, and good discounts on car hire and flights too. Those add up to meaningful savings. And it helps keep my life insurance premiums low. But fark me their programs are complicated. I've often thought that Vitality needs an A1 sized wall poster in the form of a flowchart to detail how everything works. I look forward to Myles's explanation with interest. I won't comment on Discovery hospital plans, and those flippin' pyramid diagrams. That's algebra all over again...
Latent_Blue Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Ahhh I see. Will have to save up the old fashioned way:-)Or sell the watch - buy the watch you want - and then just make sure you stick to the targets...
Latent_Blue Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 From what I can see here is that many want someone else to do it for them, and are lazy to do it themselves.Thats why I am not willing to take (his time, expertise and effort) without paying for it... the captain has the freedom to do as he like... but offer and demand does make sense - and everyone wins...
Bloukrans Posted December 14, 2015 Author Posted December 14, 2015 Thats why I am not willing to take (his time, expertise and effort) without paying for it... the captain has the freedom to do as he like... but offer and demand does make sense - and everyone wins...THIS!!!
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