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Steps while using the treadmills

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‎02-09-2022 10:07 - last edited on ‎12-14-2022 15:43 by Fitbit Moderator

‎02-09-2022 10:07 - last edited on ‎12-14-2022 15:43 by Fitbit Moderator

Why does the charge 4 not count steps while on the treadmill

 

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‎02-09-2022 12:20

‎02-09-2022 12:20

Hi @Barbh6245 do you have the bad habit of holding on to the support bars? Are your arms free to move? 

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‎02-09-2022 12:25

In response to Rich_Laue

‎02-09-2022 12:25

Yes I guess I do. If I try not to will my steps register


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‎02-09-2022 14:56

In response to Barbh6245

‎02-09-2022 14:56

The fitbit on the arm, really has no direct way of counting what the feet are doing. The fitbit looks for arm motions that are expected when the feet are stepping. 

As for holding on. If possible It is better to slow down and keep the arms off. 

Holding on decreases the calories burnt

 Unteaches the body how to ballance. 

Can cause repetitive knee injury 

Among other problems. 

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