Review: S2H REPLAY – get rewarded for working out

My kids are in love.

But I’m not worried. Nope.

I fully support them in their newest infatuation….here, take a look. T. has it on her wrist.  Isn’t it cute?!

When Sian passed this little gadget, the S2H Replay from S2H.com, to me for review I wasn’t sure what to expect.  After all, I already have my muchlovedandtrustyGarmin GPS watch with all the bells and whistles. So what on earth could this little rubber/bracelet/wristband do that my Garmin can’t?

Lots.

It’s actually not even comparable to a sports watch, it doesn’t record anything. It’s just a totally different concept.

Think of it as the next generation of Livestrong wristband that rewards you for working out.

60 minutes of moderate/ intense activity = a reward code you upload to the site.  Brisk walking, running, dancing, jumping, etc, all count. Sitting on the couch eating cheesies does not. (um, all in the name of the review, right?)

What sort of rewards, you may ask?

Sorry, Sian, no beer…BUT some really cool prizes from corporate partners such as Wii Fit, Xbox, Staples, Blockbuster, Barnes and Noble, The Home Depot, and more. You can see the lure for kids to want to wear it and be active and get rewarded with cool rewards like those!  Actually, you can see the attraction for us adults as well.

But…

I only got a chance to wear it twice on my runs (Garmin on my left wrist as usual, S2H rockin’ my right) before my kids swooped in like little vultures and confiscated it from me.  Before they did, I found it comfortable and non-irritating on both 6 mile runs, once in heavy rain, once on a warm/hot day.  Every time I looked down at it, the little smiley face beamed up at me. I think if I’d been able to keep it any longer I’d probably have named it.  And as Sian knows, I’d probably start talking to it, too.  Yikes, now that I think of it, maybe it’s a good thing the kids got it.

Anywho….here’s generally how it works:

1. Wear the S2H Replay watch for 60 minutes of moderate to intense activity and get a reward code
2. Log in to the S2H.com website (you’ll have to register, which I found to be quick and painless on my impatience-meter)
3. Upload your code.
4. Repeat.
5. Build your reward points and when you’ve got enough for what you want,
6. Redeem your points for the reward you choose.
7. Check in with the leaderboard to see how you compare to others

Want more info on how it works, check out their S2H’s FAQ page.

I found the website clear, fun, and super easy to navigate. But I did have a minute of trouble entering the codes (digital letters and numbers on the watch can sometimes be confused for another letter or number). This is a problem they’ve tried to address, as when you enter a wrong code a little box pops up to assist you with letters you may have confused.  I had difficulty with recognizing the “J” and mixing up the “1″ and the “I”.  But after a minute I got it worked out and the reward code was accepted.  My recommendation would be that if your kids are using it, you may want to help them with the code entry.

This fly little guy gets a HUGE thumbs up from GGS. We love the fact that it rewards you for being active. My hope for my kids (well, one in particular) is that it will help make them more aware of their activity level and that it will encourage making a lifelong habit of being active – something my husband and I model for the kids as well.  In our view the S2H Replay is one more helpful tool in our healthy lifestyle toolbox.

Retailing at 19.99 on their website (you can purchase different color bands for a few bucks if you want to change them up), this is a completely affordable way to reinforce the fun and benefits of being active.

~Melanie

Reviews on GirlGetStrong.com reflect the personal opinion of the writer, whether it is good, bad or ugly.  The S2H Replay was supplied by the company for review purposes. No compensation was accepted by me or GGS Media Corporation for this review.