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Measurements…calories and zone minutes

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‎12-15-2023 11:40

‎12-15-2023 11:40

Today I walked 13500 steps and registered 6+ miles. The Fitbit says I only burned 800+ calories and 3 zone minutes. Something is wrong!

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‎12-15-2023 19:28

In response to 31Marforpac

‎12-15-2023 19:28

And I repeat, is it reading heart rate?  I didn't ask that for nothing.  Calories and zone minutes are based on heart rate.  If you are not getting heart rate readings, you can't expect to get correct calories and zone minutes.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎12-15-2023 14:58

‎12-15-2023 14:58

Is it reading heart rate?

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎12-15-2023 19:13

In response to JohnnyRow

‎12-15-2023 19:13

JohnnyRow,

problem is today, I logged in 16,492 steps for 7.13 miles and only got 7 zone minutes and expended 1467 calories. I was on elliptical and treadmill plus 3 miles on the road. I am 81 and exercise hard everyday but lately the zone minutes and calories don’t make sense. 

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‎12-15-2023 19:28

In response to 31Marforpac

‎12-15-2023 19:28

And I repeat, is it reading heart rate?  I didn't ask that for nothing.  Calories and zone minutes are based on heart rate.  If you are not getting heart rate readings, you can't expect to get correct calories and zone minutes.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎12-16-2023 07:48

In response to JohnnyRow

‎12-16-2023 07:48

You are right !! That was the answer! Thank you so much for your help and Merry Christmas!!

Semper Fidelis

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