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Fitbit not counting steps while on scooter

‎06-30-2017 07:38

‎06-30-2017 07:38

Hello,


I have a problem with counting the steps when I'm using the scooter. I use it to go to work and if I don't do more than 10minutes, the time spent on it doesn't reflect in exercise, nor in steps. The sad part is that I usually use the scooter for 8 to 11 minutes, so I lose my steps. 😞 Does anyone know a solution for this? I don't wanna put my watch(Blaze) in the pocket Cat Sad

 

Have a nice day ^_^

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‎06-30-2017 09:27

‎06-30-2017 09:27

Yeah well fitbit doesn't work on certain things because it relies on hand movement so i just am content with calories burned in those cases.

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‎06-30-2017 14:15

In response to Bill_k

‎06-30-2017 14:15

10 minutes is the minimum threshold for tracking exercise.

 

Are you talking a motorized scooter? If so, why would you expect it to count towards steps?

Work out...eat... sleep...repeat!
Dave | California

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‎07-01-2017 03:58

In response to WavyDavey

‎07-01-2017 03:58

No, of course I'm not talking about a motorized scooter 🙂

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‎07-01-2017 05:35

In response to FlorentinaFlor

‎07-01-2017 05:35

Have you tried to put it on your ankle? Might be worth trying 😉

 

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‎07-01-2017 14:42

‎07-01-2017 14:42

Here's a crazy idea...

 

...instead of using a scooter to get to work, walk!

 

I'm confident that your Fitbit will count more steps if you are actually doing more steps.

 

My kettle doesn't bake very nice bread, but it does boil water. Using technology for its intended purpose tends to produce better results. 

Ultimate Goal: Mens sana in corpore sano
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‎07-02-2017 06:35

In response to Dave001

‎07-02-2017 06:35

Thanks for the sarcasm, unfortunately that's not what I need and your answer does not help me. As I said, I would've liked the time spent on the trotta to be reflected in the exercise section if not in the steps. I don't think it's okay to tell people what to do. I have my reasons why I use the trot sometimes, but I will not go into these details because that's not what this topic is about.

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‎07-02-2017 06:37

In response to SunsetRunner

‎07-02-2017 06:37

@SunsetRunner, that is an interesting idea. I will try it next time and I'll come back with the results 😄 Thanks!

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‎07-02-2017 11:47

In response to Bill_k

‎07-02-2017 11:47

As noted by another, the arms need to be moving, did not do my homework it seems.  No steps recorder when I am pushing the grocery cart! or any cart, say in Hobby Lobby.  Tried pushing cart one-handed, oh well, go for the calories.

@Bill_k wrote:

Yeah well fitbit doesn't work on certain things because it relies on hand movement so i just am content with calories burned in those cases.

 

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