exercise options

[tnmo]

Why can't I add exercises that aren't already recognized? Why can't I modify the intensity of an exercise?

Half my activity is not getting recorded right because I can't modify the intensity. I went for a near vertical hike today. It was only a mile there and back, but I gained over 1000 feet in altitude on the hike. That is extremely strenuous, not like a plain, level hike. My device and the app don't recognize anything! Very disappointed in "premium" services on this device!

[JosieAT]

I absolutely agree. It’s pot luck what exercise gets recorded automatically and it’s never accurate particularly on strenuous, very hilly walks, and I also can’t find how to add additional exercises and the only exercises on my Fitbit are running, biking and swimming.  When I’ve tried previously I couldn’t add racketball, squash or netball. I’ll go back to Polar next time I buy a new watch, it was much easier to record exercises and much more accurate.  

[emili · Accepted solution]

welcome to the community @tnmo . I think you have a good point and should add this to the request features section. if like minded folks up vote your idea, it could be a contender for future upgrades. Here is the link: https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Suggestions/idb-p/features 

[tnmo]

I agree. Maybe Medicare did buy this thing for me, but if it isn't helping, it's hurting. The app needs serious upgrading and fixing to allow us to add more realistic tracking options - even if we have to put them in manually. Chronometer, MyfitnessPal and others all offer better options for exercise tracking. I had a watch once that I can't remember what it was, but it was wonderful at tracking. It was able to track my sleep, exercise, heart rate and more. It was great! I just don't remember what it was.

[LZeeW]

@tnmo   You don't say what model Fitbit you use.  I looked at your profile and can see that you are a new user.  All the current devices have an Exercise app to help you track specific exercises, including hiking.  Fitbit does take intensity into account.  Calorie burn is based on heart rate, so you will burn more calories hiking up than hiking level.  All of the current devices award active zone minutes.  Active zone minutes take intensity into account.

What model do you use?  We can help you get more from your Fitbit.

[tnmo]

Luxe 5Sent from my Galaxy