How does the Blaze know when I am walking or jogging? Which burns more calories, walking or jogging

[Bobbygirl]

I walk a mile then jog a half mile, etc.  Which burns more calories and how does my Blaze know if I am walking or jogging.  Does it count the steps the same way???

[Julia_G]

Hi, @Bobbygirl, if you have the HR monitor turned on on your Blaze then it will use your HR readings to determine your calorie burn.

The Blaze determines whether you are walking or jogging based on how rapidly it detects steps.  It is probably a slightly moot point between determininng the difference between a brisk walk and a slow jog.

Either way, it is your HR that is the most important factor in how the Fitbit calculates your calories, along with gender, age, height and weight.

I hope this helps.  Welcome to the forums!

[Bobbygirl]

thank you