Charge 2 Logging workout

[She-RaATX]

Hi all. Fitbit newbie here. Can I log a workout (ei stationary bike) after the fact? I didn't see stationary bike listed so I figured I'd just log it after I worked out like I used to do on my Android Fit app. Is this possible? If so, how? Thank you!

[SunsetRunner]

Hello @She-RaATX 

You absolutely can. Look here to see how: https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1306.htm 

😃 I hope this answered your question and welcome to Fitbit

[LZeeW · Accepted solution]

Hello @She-RaATX and welcome to the Community.  You can log that workout using @SunsetRunner's suggestion, but this is not how to use your Charge 2 on a day to day basis.  Your Charge 2 has an exercise app and you should be tracking your exercise as you do it, not logging after the fact.

Here is a link to the Charge 2 manual.   Try to familiarize yourself with it and it will help you get the most from your Fitbit.  You should also read this Help article: How do I track my workouts with my Fitbit device?  It describes the Exercise app, the Exercise Shortcuts, and how to customize your Fitbit.  You should use the Exercise app with the Spinning shortcut to track your stationary bike.

The main reason to log after the fact is that you forgot to wear your Fitbit (Fitbit's explanation).  You were wearing your Fitbit and it collected data.  Your Fitbit estimated your calorie burn using the heart rate data on your Charge 2.  Manual logging uses an older, outdated method to calculate calorie burn.  It removes your Charge 2 calorie burn estimate and replaces it with inaccurate information.

Your Charge 2 can track several activities automatically, using a feature call SmartTrack.  You can read more about it in this Help article.  Indoor bike isn't one of the activities, which is why you need the exercise app.

[She-RaATX]

The instructions you gave me worked perfectly! Thank you!

[She-RaATX]

LZeeW,

I don't have a manual so this is all very helpful information! Thank you so much.

[SunsetRunner]

Hello again @She-RaATX 

I’m happy that the editing activities instructions help put your stationary bike exercise as a logged exercise as you requested. 😃 Enjoy the rest of your day and as always Happy Stepping!