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Non Walking Strides

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‎12-29-2021 16:21

‎12-29-2021 16:21

I am not currently walking as I'm a recent amputee. How do I change my tracking from steps to wheelchair-friendly strides?

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‎12-29-2021 17:15

‎12-29-2021 17:15

Fitbit actually just infers steps from arm movement swinging of the arms as in walking.  It might credit you steps for each arm push.

Several stats such as calorie burn and Zone Minutes are based on heart rate rather than steps, so I would expect those should still work okay.

I don't know of any other step adjustments to make.

Hopefully someone else in wheelchair will respond here with more personal experience.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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