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Charge 6 not compiling zone minutes

‎09-05-2024 00:40

‎09-05-2024 00:40

I am running into a issue many others have mentioned, it is tough to earn zone minutes on a Charge 6.

My goal is to walk 6-7 miles per day, which usually includes three brisk walks of 30 to 45 minutes (pace of 3.4 to 3.6 mph). At the end of the day, I would usually be sitting on between 60 and 90 zone minutes,

I had a Charge 5 for two years, until it took a ride in the washing machine and became non-reliable.

So I purchased a Charge 6, and while doing the same workouts. I am lucky to come out with 10 zone minutes for the day and many times don't get credited with any.

Now compiling steps and mileage is my main reason for wearing a Fitbit. But earning zone minutes was an added bonus, letting me know I was working hard.

It would be nice to have that aspect back again.

 

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‎10-10-2024 08:14

‎10-10-2024 08:14

Same issue. I had to return my Charge 5 after the band broke, and replaced it with a 6. At over age 60, I generally average a 50 minute brisk walk each day, and almost an hour of weights 4 times a week. I always averaged well over 100 active minutes on the 5. The exact same activity on the 6 registers 11 minutes. I realize there were some changes from active to zone minutes, but 11 minutes after two hours of exercise? 

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