Over rating my walking

[RonnieVC]

I have received my weekly review which says I have walked 46 miles!  I haven't, but I have been working hard in my garden, chopping up trees, weeding etc.  My Charge 4 seems to add steps every time I move my arm.  Does it think I am walking??  How do I change it?

[SunsetRunner]

Hello @RonnieVC 

😳 Wow… that’s a Lot of miles! I’d try restarting your Charge 4. You won’t lose any of data doing a restart: https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1186.htm

😉 I hope that sorts things out

[JuanFitbit]

@SunsetRunner , Nice to see you here. Thank you for your tip and help. 

@RonnieVC , Nice to have you around. Thank you for your message and information. 

Fitbit devices have a finely-tuned algorithm for step counting. The algorithm is designed to look for intensity and motion patterns that are most indicative of people walking and running. When working at a desk, cooking, or performing other activities with arm movements, a device on your wrist may add some steps. When you’re doing activities that involve arm movement—such as working or cooking—you often walk a few steps in-between stationary periods as well, so the device tries to give you credit for those steps. For most customers, the number of extra steps added by arm-based movement isn’t significant when compared to your overall stats. 

if you do a lot of gardening, many writ movements can be identified as steps.
You could try to wear the Charge 4  bit looser during the time you take care of your garden.

Hope this info helps.