Logging exercise stationary bike

[Suebee22]

Hi
How do I log my activity when using a stationary bike?
Thanks!

[Rich_Laue]

The Versa does have the multisport exercise mode, just like the Charge 2. Please remember that this is the Charge 2 board. If you have a question about a specific tracker it is better ask in the specific board. 

@Pas47 the first place I would look is in the Fitbit help. 

How do I use exercise apps and modes on my Fitbit device?

Track specific exercises and save the data to your exercise history.

[Lurch_PFA]

What if “SPIN” is not one of the options?

[MakMak]

@Lurch_PFA, if you look at the instructions in the solution or in the link that @Rich_Laue posted just above your reply, you will find the instructions to add spinning.

[jayhedges]

On my Versa I am limited to 7 selected activities so if you have 7 selected there is no prompt to + one. Delete one you can live without then the + will appear in upper right corner of the app. Click on + and spinning is one of many you can add. Then is will appear as as option under exercise on your Versa device. 

[Stefbi]

How do you get your fit fit to register a stationary bike 

[Rich_Laue]

@Stefbi, please see the FAQ I point to above

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[JulesBo]

Thank you. I finally managed to add the spinning using your instructions. Much appreciated 👍

[BluGinhm]

I haven't tried it yet, but my son-in-law straps his Fitbit through the loop at the back of his shoe when using either a stationary or recumbent bike.

[JHarman04]

Hmmm...I like that. Thanks!

[DebbieJalil]

what about if it's just a regular exercise bike, not spinning? And  do I have to track my miles?

[Lurch_PFA]

what us older people call using a stationary bike or Indoor cycling, is now often also called spinning, by the new generation. It sounds more modern and "cool"

[DebbieJalil]

hahahaha -- good one! thanks. 😉

[JHarman04]

I just used Spinning, anyway, on my Charge 4. I've upgraded since I asked
the question.

[xbiekesx]

Yes! I noticed this too! I was using the stationary bike which is also computerised. I looked at the calories I burned while using “spinning” on my fitbit and the calories on the stationary bike, and the ones on my fitbit wete WAY higher! I eventually just used the bike option and manually entered my stats: kilometres, time and calories

[Rich_Laue]

@xbiekesx so which is correct? does your stationary bike know your age, weight, fitness level, resting heart rate,BMR, current heart rate, etc.

@DebbieJalil Spinning is when your feet are doing the same motion as if the user was on a bike, but the user is simply not moving. IE Spinning in place

[xbiekesx]

True, the bike only knows your current heart rate. I was just confused cause the difference in calories was so big 😅 

[xbiekesx]

in the gym I go to, spinning is different than just using a stationary bike as well. The spinning bikes are different too