08-01-2016 18:32
08-01-2016 18:32
I'm really bummed about this... unless I'm doing something wrong, the fitbit Alta didin't recognize that I was lifting weights. 😞 This thing might have to be returned....
08-01-2016 18:35
08-01-2016 18:35
Its not step based. It should be manually logged
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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08-01-2016 18:36 - edited 08-01-2016 18:36
08-01-2016 18:36 - edited 08-01-2016 18:36
On the activities page scroll to the bottom. Use the search to look for Weights.
Can also be done on the phone under track Exercise
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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08-01-2016 18:47
08-01-2016 18:47
Wendy, I do this on the app correct? And THANK YOU!
08-01-2016 19:21
08-01-2016 19:21
Apparently I'm stupid. Typed in weightlifting and there is nothing under activity search. Apparently I'm supposed to know how many calories I burn to manually enter? 😞
08-01-2016 21:48
08-01-2016 21:48
@Borcherding App Or websirte works
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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08-01-2016 23:31
08-01-2016 23:31
On the Surge (as well as on the Blaze, if I remember correctly), there is such an activity as "WEIGHTS" that you can start and stop at the beginning and at the end of your weight lifting session. Just in case you want to replace your Alta with another Fitbit.
For other trackers such as the Alta, you can log it manually, as suggested by @WendyB.
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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08-01-2016 23:38
08-01-2016 23:38
@Borcherding wrote:Apparently I'm supposed to know how many calories I burn to manually enter? 😞
One way to do it is to have a look at the Compendium of physical activities referenced in this post. Benefit: this will let you select the type of weight lifting that best matches what you’re actually doing. Once you have found the suitable activity, just use the METs for it and multiply it by your BMR per minute. You can find your calculated BMR by using this online calculator. Since BMR is for 24 hours, just divide by 1440 ( 24 x 60) in order to obtain your BMR per minute.
Dominique | Finland
Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)
Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.
08-02-2016 11:58
08-02-2016 11:58
For the Charge HR there is also a WEIGHTS activity catagory.
@Dominique wrote:On the Surge (as well as on the Blaze, if I remember correctly), there is such an activity as "WEIGHTS" that you can start and stop at the beginning and at the end of your weight lifting session. Just in case you want to replace your Alta with another Fitbit.