Activity Help

[Fanfair]

I went to the gym with my flex for the first time today.  I'm not sure what I did wrong. I feel like the steps are wrong.  I did the stationary bike for 25 minutes and the treadmill for another 25 minutes. I entered everything in to the activity log.  I wanted to have a nice log of all the things I did at the gym, so I could follow the progress. Nothing showed up though.  The very active minutes is still at zero. I did tighten the band earlier and it took forever for the two taps to bring up the LEDS. So, I put the band back where it was earlier tonight. It seems to be coming up better now. Any help with how to log things in would great.  I want to make sure I get as much out of this as possible. Also, I hit the 5,000 steps and no badge.  I'm hoping that tomorrow will be different.

[WendyB · Accepted solution]

The fitbit does not count the stationary bike very well. It should the treadmill.

Also if you manually log steps you will not receive a badge. Badges are only awarded for true Fitbit Steps.

You might want to read the manual it can help as well

https://help.fitbit.com/#product_flex

[Fanfair]

Thank you so much.

So, if I log something does that mess up what the Flex measured during the workout?

[Cyril]

I have had the same problem as has my wife.  The band does seem to be the issue and the band is quite difficult to put on in a tight position.  It would be very helpful if Fitbit coud offer a band which is easier to adjust - put on, etc.  The current configuration is anything but easy to use!!

Cyril

[Fanfair]

I agree.  I don't find the band very easy to put on either. I have decided to use the journal to log all my activities.  I have found that when logging on the activity page it will mess up what the flex recorded.