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Counting Steps while pushing a Stroller (GPS?)

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‎10-04-2021 06:19

‎10-04-2021 06:19

Hi, I wanted to know if there is a possibility to count steps while pushing a stroller.

I though an integrated GPS would be the solution for this, but it's not really working.

Any idea?

Thanks!

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‎10-04-2021 06:43

‎10-04-2021 06:43

If you arm isn't moving you won't get steps.  I put my Fitbit in my pocket whenever I'm pushing a shopping cart or wheelchair.  I've had the Fitbit One, Alta, Alta HR, Charge 2, Charge 3 and Charge 4.  The ONLY one that counted steps properly was the Fitbit One, which I clipped on to my pants pocket. Stair counts are a joke as that count is more about atmosphere (wind) than stairsteps.

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‎10-04-2021 09:26

In response to Gloria65

‎10-04-2021 09:26

Oh! I had Alta HR and I thought this would be fixed having the GPS. What’s the GPS for then? Does it counts km well if I’m pushing the stroller? Didn’t check this.

 

Thanks!

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‎10-04-2021 10:34

In response to gerygg

‎10-04-2021 10:34

GPS is for mapping routes when walking or running.  When I've used it to track cycling, I get relatively few steps.  For instance, a 28km bike-ride yielded 5000 steps so I'm not sure it'll help compensate for step tracking lost while pushing a buggy.  

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