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Workout vs Weights tracking

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‎03-27-2017 07:14

‎03-27-2017 07:14

Hi,

Is there any functional difference between how the "weights" exercise type and the "workout" exercise type is tracked or is it just what information is displayed in the app?

 

Seems like the tracker just tracks heart rate and calories burned as a result so it's just about how the information is displayed rather than tracking it differently.

 

I can see where a bike, hike or walk would be tracked differently due to the location component though.

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‎03-27-2017 09:05

‎03-27-2017 09:05

@RobSaxe I believe weights and workout are the same and are just a way to label your activity.  I use both of those along with "bootcamp" a lot and have seen no difference in the data collected for them. As you identified, there are some (walking, bike, etc.) that incorporate the GPS component, but that is the only difference I have seen between any of the exercise categories.

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‎03-27-2017 09:05

‎03-27-2017 09:05

@RobSaxe I believe weights and workout are the same and are just a way to label your activity.  I use both of those along with "bootcamp" a lot and have seen no difference in the data collected for them. As you identified, there are some (walking, bike, etc.) that incorporate the GPS component, but that is the only difference I have seen between any of the exercise categories.

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‎03-27-2017 10:11 - edited ‎03-27-2017 10:12

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‎03-27-2017 10:11 - edited ‎03-27-2017 10:12

@Jrdubyakc

I think you're right.  Thank you for taking the time to respond 🙂  Have a GREAT day!

RS

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