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wearing your flex around your ankle

‎03-09-2014 22:06

‎03-09-2014 22:06

Hey all,

I am a nanny for two little boys and we just upgraded to a double jogging stroller. I love it because its really easy to push and the boys don't fuss. Unfortunately my flex doesnt read my steps while my hands are on the handle. I am thinking I could wear it around my ankle or in my sock to track my steps. Anyone else do this? what are your results ???

 

 

 

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‎03-09-2014 22:25

‎03-09-2014 22:25

Be aware that the calorie burn could be much higher. The steps will be fairly accurate. I have tested the clipon Fitbits, Classic, Ultra and the One and the calorie burn is double when I wear a Fitbit on the ankle and at the same time another Fitbit on the waist. I cannot vouch for the wrist Fitbit's because I don't have one for the very reason you're asking the question.

 

Let's know how you go. I would think a simple 10 minute walk with the Flex on the wrist, 5 minutes out and back and then repeat it with the Flex on the ankle.

Colin:Victoria, Australia
Ionic (OS 4.2.1, 27.72.1.15), Android App 3.45.1, Premium, Phone Sony Xperia XA2, Android 9.0
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‎03-10-2014 00:01

In response to Colinm39

‎03-10-2014 00:01

@Jim_MHave you done any testing on wearing the Flex on the ankle, pocket or waist. The Fitbitter who started this thread has the dilemma

Colin:Victoria, Australia
Ionic (OS 4.2.1, 27.72.1.15), Android App 3.45.1, Premium, Phone Sony Xperia XA2, Android 9.0
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‎03-10-2014 13:19 - edited ‎03-10-2014 13:21

‎03-10-2014 13:19 - edited ‎03-10-2014 13:21

I have a shoe pouch that I have stuck mine in when pushing something and it works pretty well; I have also put the pouch on strap and worn it on my ankle.   While I love knowing that I am moving and accomplishing, I am not a stickler on calorie burn or even step accurancy.  I am after feedback that says "you go, girl", so I can't answer the accuracy question. 

 

There is a "belt" that goes around the waist and can attach to strollers so that guides and pushes the stroller leaving your hands free!

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