Not counting steps

[aryawanso]

i like to know if there is no app for hometrainers (bike) because the steps that i make or excersies don't count

[Dominique · Accepted solution]

You'll have to log that activity (and any other similar, non-step-based activity), as explained here:

https://help.fitbit.com/customer/portal/articles/413311-how-do-i-log-or-record-an-activity-

[lillebird]

I have suggested putting it on your ankle...perhaps you can put two straps together. I tried two small ones together but it was to big for my ankle...For a man it might work

lillebird

[Heybales]

You still won't get anywhere near a decent calorie count, because the formula for the steps to calories is based on distance walked/run, and weight, not for biking.

By sheer coincidence you could ride so slow that it equals walking, because it's only going to see 1 foot going down, never the other.

So it's only seeing 1/2 the steps, in the same time, so really low ball calorie burn.

Here's my ride today.

The activity record is of course the stats that Fitbit saw for the bike ride.

The manually logged record is what really happened.

[MzJ]

I was having some major issues today with my fitbit calculating my steps, I came here for suggestions and came across your post. I somehow got my fitbit on my ankle just to test it and it really helped! Now I'm considering buying a bigger band to wear it on my ankle from here on out.

Thanks!