Activities that count as step.

[MrsMD]

So far me and my hubby have noticed that ironing and chopping veg are included on our step count.

Anyone else noticed any other activities that get counted as steps?

Are we doing something wrong?

Many thanks.

[Odyssey13]

@MrsMD 

Accuracy article - click to read   (this article is for the Flx, you didn't mention which one you had, but there is a link for other devices

You can log some things as an activity - click to learn how

You aren't doing anything wrong. Your device is just recognizing hand movements, which can often translate into steps.

Welcome to the forums.

[broph]

I am new to fitbit. Does marching in place count as sets for the fitbit Flex?  I am recovering from a knee injury and am not comfortable walking outside in the snow and ice yet. I have been walking inside but as I was folding laundry yesterday I found myself marching in place and wondered if the Fitbit will count this as steps?  

[Stephen1227]

Hi broph.  I can say definitively that it does for the Charge, and I believe walking in place will count for the flex as well.  For peace of mind, I suggest checking your dashboard for current steps.  Then count 100 in place steps, and do a forced sync before checking your dashboard to see if the 100 steps registered.  It's always good to move your arms while walking in place to.  Hope this helps. 

[broph]

thanks for the suggestion. I will do that now and see if it counts the steps as I march. Watching the MIchigan State basketball game and my nervous energy should be put to good use. Marching in front of the fireplace while watching burns more caloried!!

[ShanC]

Hi!  I often walk on a mini-tramp while watching the evening news. Like you, I find it easier on the knees and hips.  Not to mention it is 6 degrees here in Indianapolis!  Sometimes I do jumping jacks on the tramp and that registers nicely too!

[whome]

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@ShanC wrote:

Hi!  I often walk on a mini-tramp while watching the evening news. Like you, I find it easier on the knees and hips.  Not to mention it is 6 degrees here in Indianapolis!  Sometimes I do jumping jacks on the tramp and that registers nicely too!

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@ShanC Does that mean it has "warmed up" to 6 degrees? I grew up about 90 miles west of you in Decatur, Il. I had a text from one of my brothers that still lives there the other day and he said it had been -6 !! 

Good luck

[ShanC]

Yes! And that day came with-25 windchill. Good to meet another mid westerner. Keep warm! 🙂

[HelenaFitbit]

Hey there @MrsMD welcome to the forums! I have encountered this while whisking things  You can certainly negate the steps like this: 

1. Sign into your Dashboard and click the 'Log Activity' icon from the menu at the top of the screen.
2. Select the date in question.
3. In the activity menu, type in "Automobile or light truck (not a semi) driving" and enter the time the commuting began and for how and the duration of your ride.
4. Click "Log Activity." You will see the steps, calories burned, and other data decrease for the time period specified.

On another note, I could never stand the cold! I thought I was going to die when I was at New York and we were at 8 degrees 

[SunsetRunner]

Awe @HelenaFitbit 

[HelenaFitbit]

   You know how to cheer up a Cat lady @SunsetRunner !