Active minutes

[Ocrmom73]

What do they count as active minutes? 

I can run 10 miles and it will still say 0 active minutes...

Please explain. 

Thanks

[FerdinandFitbit]

Hi there @Ocrmom73. Welcome to the Forums! 🙂 I think I can help you with this.

Fitbit devices calculate active minutes using metabolic equivalents (METs). METs help measure the energy expenditure of various activities. METs are widely used as indicators for exercise intensity. For example, a MET of 1 indicates a body at rest. Fitbit devices estimate your MET value in any given minute by calculating the intensity of your activity.

You earn active minutes for activities at or above about 3 METs and minutes are only awarded after 10 minutes of continuous moderate-to-intense activity.

If the same activity gives you active minutes one day and fewer active minutes the next day, remember that the intensity of exercise is key. Often what seems like the exact same amount of effort over the same distance in fact differs slightly enough to change your active minutes total.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help with this!