12-26-2013
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11:02
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EmersonFitbit
12-26-2013
16:36
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10-01-2014
11:02
by
EmersonFitbit
Hi! I'm new to this program today. Are these forums helpful?
04-09-2015 02:50
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04-09-2015 08:26
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Its all a bit baffling at the moment. I cant get the app to work on my phone (it wont let me log in) and it doesnt look like I can sync my phone (calls etc) with the Charge, which was one of the reasons I bought it!! SIGH!!
I think joining challenges is beyond me at the moment, but maybe once I'm set up properly??
Cheers
S x
04-09-2015 08:41
04-09-2015 08:41
04-09-2015 14:50
04-09-2015 14:50
Hi relatively new Fitbit user here too! Had the Zip for 6 weeks now and love it so much I have put a Fitbit One on my Christmas list!! Looking to get fitter and healthier so please feel free to add me as a friend. The more motivation the better!!!!
04-09-2015 19:36
04-09-2015 19:36
Hey Rich...sorry, but my Charge HR isn't tracking the 12 flights of stairs I walked today. Instead, it recorded 4 flights. Any suggestions?
04-10-2015 12:57
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Just got the Charge and so far so good! Look forward to focusing on cardio orientated workouts and less resistance training (should is pretty much hashed out). Look forward to meeting others and crancking my miles and steps back up to good levels.
04-11-2015 18:11
04-11-2015 18:11
Okay so maybe someone can help me I just registered my fit bit and its already saying 950 calories? I've done no activity what so ever now it says 990 calories? I bought it new just a few minutes ago is the calibration wrong?
04-11-2015 20:06
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04-13-2015 12:07
04-13-2015 12:07
Welcome to the Fitbit family everyone!
@Steph806 The data you're seeing is a guestimate of your historical caloric burn. Although Fitbit doesn't have activity recorded at that time, we can base your caloric burn activity (before you've had a tracker) via your BMR.
Your Fitbit will reset at midnight every night, clearing your data for the day; however you still burn calories while you sleep or rest, so the data you see is your estimated calorie burn for the day or BMR, it is estimated using your age, gender, height and weight.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions
04-13-2015 17:46
04-13-2015 17:46
This is my answer thanks and this makes sense! Okay I guess I wont be returning my device, you have no idea how relieved I am.
04-15-2015 08:57
04-17-2015 13:47
04-17-2015 13:47
Hello Everyone, I am new to the community today but have used the Flex since March 29, 2015. This device helps me stay motivated, I am a retired GEEK, spend most of my time on the computer. The Flex has made a significant change in our lives, my wife tells everyone about Flex! Keep steppin' - Tim
04-17-2015 15:22
04-17-2015 15:22
Lots of peeps around here near retirement age. I'd think you'd all be in a group or something. Anyways, I'm also somewhat new to Fitbit, having had my Surge and Aria only about a month. Still learning about it and the Communities. Slow learner! And yesterday I finally got a Charge HR for my wife. So by the time summer comes around we might motivate each other a bit. She had never done any exercise; it was me that told her she should get at least an HR monitor so she can know if putting in enough effort when walking or whatever. As with most things, slow and steady wins over fast and short-lived success and/or injuries. I've read Perception of Effort isn't nearly as reliable an indicator as heart rate. She'll never be a runner. And that's OK. Everyone should do what appeals to them. The best exercise in the world (whatever that might be) is of NO value if you don't care to do it. Forcing yourself to tough it up will likely result in giving it all up. Happy stepping or whatever your thing is out there everyone!
04-18-2015 00:30
04-18-2015 00:30
I got my Flex thru Weight Watchers. I have a few issues and a couple of questions:
#1. Fitbit isn't counting floors. I must run (okay walk/limp) up and down the stairs a dozen times a day.
#2. Fitbit says I'm sleeping 11+ hours a day. Seeing as I barely get 5 if I'm lucky, something must be off (or maybe on?). Help!
#3. Is there a list of activities that are built into Fitbit? I've found a few pages that tell me I can browse activities, but I can't find where I'm supposed to browse. Searching asks me if I want to Create custom activity.
#4). When I enter 15 minutes of pilates (I actually do Physical Therapy exercises) on Fitbit it says I've burned 60 calories but I don't get any points. When I enter 15 minutes of pilates on Weight Watchers Activity Tracker I get 2. What am I doing wrong?
04-18-2015 08:57
04-18-2015 08:57
nwmariposa - Congratulation on getting your new Flex. My device is the Surge. So I'm not certain about your issues. But try the following with the hope you will come across success for most of them.
1. It should count "Floors" even if you are walking up a hill that is high enough. Possibly, you are wearing it too loosely on your wrist and/or not high enough. Unless you are doing intense exercise, just snug should be enough. But try putting it higher up on your wrist -- about three fingers above your wrist bone.
2. Sometimes sleep registration isn't accurate. If the above doesn't help, try turning heart rate or other settings to always On instead of Auto and see if that helps. Once things are working well, you can then try to switch some back until you find the culprit. Using auto takes less energy from the battery since it isn't turned on 24/7.
3. On my Surge I go to Workout. You can then start with that, generic, activity. Instead, select only once then swipe/look for other activities under that. Select THAT choice, then start when ready. My Surge can have up to seven (7) activities from which to choose. Within the computer software/app it can change which seven are available. Pilates and Yoga are among those that appeared during initial setup. While it is possible to create custom programs, it's easier to use what is provided so you won't have to go in and manually change. In effect you're changing with the device.
4. I'm not sure what you are referring to by "points." Possibly different programs use different values for points. My Surge provides heart rate average, calories burned and similar basic information on the device. More detail is available once downloaded and viewed on my PC. Most likely cell phones and tablets will also do that if those are what you use.
From what I know, the Flex doesn't do as much as the Surge. Don't give up on it. Reaching out to the Community will hopefully provide other assistance. Failing that, definitely contact Fitbit directly. Answers typcially are in a couple of days online. Quicker response by phone most days might be better. of course, your device could be defective. It happens. I've heard Fitbit is good on replacing devices if needed.
Let me know how it turns out for you. At first I had some issues as well. My experience has shown Fitbit to be responsive and knowledgeable. Incidentally, I also use their Aria. Weight management isn't of primary concern for me. But I did want to be aware of aspects along those lines. It's a bit pricey. But once set up it seamlessly will transmit weight, percentage of body fat and BMI to the software, making it convenient to have your data easily accessible in one place. You can also customize your home page with items you want or delete those you don't. And what are most important can be arranged at the top, etc.
Hope this helps. - Ron
04-20-2015 03:23
04-20-2015 03:23