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What Activity Should I Set For The Exercise Bike

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‎02-08-2020 04:39 - last edited on ‎09-08-2020 10:23 by Fitbit Moderator

‎02-08-2020 04:39 - last edited on ‎09-08-2020 10:23 by Fitbit Moderator

I have tried setting my device to Bike and after 15 minutes hard pedalling on the exercise bike in my garage it records virtually nothing for step or calories. I checked it before I started and I got around 20 steps and 20 calories. Any suggestions? 

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‎02-10-2020 09:08 - last edited on ‎06-20-2025 09:00 by Fitbit Moderator

‎02-10-2020 09:08 - last edited on ‎06-20-2025 09:00 by Fitbit Moderator

@Robert.W Welcome to the Fitbit Community! It's great to have you here!

Let me help you with your bike exercises. This activity won't necessarily count steps as it isn't a step based one. Remember that your device will detect steps and activities based on your arm movement. While biking you aren't moving your arms so the bike mode will help you have a better caloric burn calculation but won't necessarily give you steps. If you wish you can try using the workout option on your device.

Let me know how it goes.

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