Recording a ballet class with Inspire HR

[henaddict]

I sync with my Sony Xperia 5.  I find that the number of steps recorded in my ballet class is very small compared with if I spent the time walking.  Which is the best type of activity to set the Fitbit at to improve this?

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[SilviaFitbit]

@henaddict Hi there. 

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. For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?

You may want to track this activity as "Workout" or manually log it, as there isn't a ballet workout on the app. 

Let me know how it goes.