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inspire non HR

‎01-30-2020 06:01

‎01-30-2020 06:01

Can this count your steps on a treadmill? thanx. HELP!

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‎01-30-2020 06:08

‎01-30-2020 06:08

All Fitbits should be able to count steps when walking (or running) on a treadmill.

Dominique | Finland

Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)

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‎01-30-2020 08:14

‎01-30-2020 08:14

Just make sure you're not holding onto the rails of the treadmill.  Every device needs your arm movement to determine steps.  If you hold onto the rails of the treadmill, you risk it not counting steps.

Heather | Community Council | Eastern Shore, AL
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
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‎01-30-2020 11:04

In response to Heather-S

‎01-30-2020 11:04

And if you do need to hold the rails of the treadmill for balance reasons, take your Fitbit off your wrist and put it in a pants pocket. It will register steps that way, too.

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‎01-30-2020 12:10

In response to Ronlaub

‎01-30-2020 12:10

Thanx for the tip. I did my workout, 30 min run and 40 min walk on 4 incline and it all worked on the watch! Woo hoo! 4.6 miles!

 
Lb
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‎02-09-2020 15:12

In response to LBalz

‎02-09-2020 15:12

hey that's awesome @LBalz . If there is one answer that totally met your needs, consider marking it as best answer.. it will help the next person with a similar question. 

Elena | Pennsylvania

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