Active zone at work vs exercise

[Marmacfb]

• So I started working retail.  Im getting  high active zones each day.  However Fitbit recognizes its NOT an exercise day.  My active zone was 400+ one day, but since then have slowed it down to more manageable.  Im averaging 5.5 miles a day.  Question - do I still need hiit classes on day off? TIA.  

[LZeeW · Accepted solution]

Hello @Marmacfb and welcome to the Community.  Fitbits count active zone minutes to help users meet the CDC and WHO recommendations for physical activity.  They are a minimum of 150 minutes/wk of moderate activity or 75 minutes/week of vigorous activity or a combination of the two.  You are meeting that with your new job.  Whether you "need" an HIIT class on your day off depends on how you feel and your fitness goals.  This Healthline article gives some benefits of HIIT.  Interval exercise can improve your VO2max more than non-interval exercise, so you might want to go to your class.  It's up to you. 

I also moved your post to the Get Moving forum.  I think you will get more feedback in this forum.

[Marmacfb]

Thank you!