Stair stepper

[TurquoiseTurtle]

I'm thinking about getting a mini stair stepper to use when I'm at home.  I do get outside and walk a 4 miles every enening, but I would like to try a stair stepper to use in the mornings and afternoons when I can't get out to walk.  I'm wondering if my fitbit (Blaze) will count my steps while using the stair stepper.  

[whosails]

It will count steps if you use a stepper. I use one in the winter on those snowy days when I can't go outside. It is a bit more intense than regular walking. But, worth every penny.

[JohnRi]

Well it depends on the type of mini stepper you get.  I've seen the ones you put under a desk and step while sitting.  I doubt the Blaze would pick that up as stepping.

If you get one where you have to stand up to step, and are able to move your arms, then it should pick it up.

[emili]

That is an excellent idea. love it.

[larsenent]

I use a stair stepper at the gym but my Fitbit Charge HR doesn't count the floors climbed. On the stair climber I did 15 flights of stairs and on my Fitbit it says zero. This is very dissapointing.

[USAF-Larry]

You didn't actually climb any stairs, @larsenent, so the Charge HR could not detect a change of 10' or more in altitude. The Charge HR uses an altimeter to detect changes in barometric pressure as you climb stairs or hills, and with the stair stepper you did not change your height.

[Glenda]

                                     Stair steppers not only will give you some steps, they will do lots more for thigh muscle than just walking, which does almost nothing for thigh muscle.   Of course it takes more energy but probably will use some calories which might help with diet.  I know that walking on a treadmill on a greater grade is also better for muscles and uses more calories quicker, with less effort for me, than walking faster or running.    Stationary bikes are much better than walking  for thighs too.   Glenda

[Glenda]

                                     I forgot to say, I don't know anything about the different Fitbits and how well they count things.  On the old Fitbit Ones which evidently were less sensitive than the newer ones, you had to put the Fitbit on the part of the body that was moving for it to count.  For hula hoops on your waist band or for bikes on the toe of a sandal or in top of a sock maybe.  And they counted better with impact.  I couldn't get any steps on crutches.

[Lindstj]

You might need to turn on/set your Fitbit to record the exercise. I have a Fitbit versa 2 (I think) and there is an orange person who looks like the running icon that has exercise under it. If you click that there is a number of exercises it can track better when you start That workout. If you don’t see it click more exercises and select stair climber. Make sure you press start/stop when you begin and end to make sure it’s as accurate as you can have it.