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Fitbit double counting steps during exercise??

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‎06-01-2018 08:22

‎06-01-2018 08:22

Hi all,

 

So I did a workout today on the cross trainer and I also run. When I do these activities I use the exercise mode on my fit bit versa. I have noticed that it increases my step count when I am completing the exercise and then also gives me an overview of calories burned once I end the workout.


However, is it giving me double the calories it should because it is logging my steps during my workout and giving me exercise credit? How do I ensure that I am not getting double credit during my workouts? I am also looking to lose weight so don't want to unintentionally eat more thinking I have more calories available than I actually do. 

 

Thanks

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‎06-01-2018 17:02

‎06-01-2018 17:02

I’m curious how to remedy this as well. 

 

Today I completed a run/walk on the treadmill and did 4.5 miles. My watch seemed to recognize when I was walking and counted my steps, but must have stopped when I was running because it only tracked my distance at 1.8. When I was finished I logged my workout, and it double counted everything, added my mileage all together and gave me 14,000 steps which was maybe close but not accurate (closer to 10,000)

 

I don’t want to have to take off my watch when I do certain exercises because I like to watch my heart rate. At the same time I also want slightly more accurate steps/miles especially on days I work out

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‎11-27-2018 14:18

In response to DanielleB2583

‎11-27-2018 14:18

Same here. Fitbit?

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‎11-27-2018 15:18

In response to runner6731

‎11-27-2018 15:18

Versa. I found that if you edit your exercise log it will overwrite and fix the step count.

Example: you’re on a treadmill and do 1 mile, but it also auto tracked for some time and gave you .6 miles so almost doubled step count. In your app if you add the exercise for 1 mile in the accurate time span it will adjust and cancel out the auto tracked steps.

Hope that makes sense

Danielle B
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