Lock buttons while excercising?

[TomRL]

I have a Surge and have had a problem with the pause or stop buttons being pressed while I exercise without me knowing(while lifting weights with gloves or lifting straps or while playing ball or hockey). It kinda sucks when I go to look at my stats when I am done and find the watch back in normal mode and only a portion of my workout was tracked. Is there anyway that there could be a way to lock the buttons out before starting to exercise? Maybe in a firmware upgrade at some point?

[Mick512]

That's very annoying for me too, so I put a wristband over it and it helps keep me from hitting it.

It's quite far from optimal, but it seems to work and keep it from sliding on my wrist.

[VivisFitbit]

Welcome to the Fitbit family @Mick512 and @TomRL!  This is a good suggestion.  You can add your vote and submit your idea in our Feature Request board. I could find an idea similar to yours that you may find interesting. Rest assured that our team is working hard to provide you the best experience.

See you around! 

[Stunracing]

Has nay progress been made on this issue. I've had my Surge for three days now. All three days I have lost my tracking due to this. 

[VivisFitbit]

Welcome @Stunracing! Currently there is not a specific timeframe on when a feature like this will be implemented. Rest assured that our developers are constantly taking a look at your ideas to provide you the best experience with your Fitbit. 

[Stunracing]

Thank you for your reply. The developers can take add long as they need as
I returned my Fitbit Charge in exchange for the Garmin HR. After losing 5
out of 6 workout sessions I was fed up.

[Jacklynjones077]

Yes my surge does the same..but it vibrates when its been paused during the weight lifting .but i do get crabby cause ive got put the weights down during class to switch it back on....also i dont feel its reading my full heart rate cause i could be puffing and my heart rate is low but when im doing cardio it reads it fine ..just seems to be the wights or the workout part?

[YojanaFitbit · Accepted solution]

Thanks for stopping by @Jacklynjones077! How you doing?

A way to lock your Surge while doing an activity is an excellent idea and I would like to encourage you to vote and place your comments in this request that was already suggested here: Lock buttons while in exercise mode, members of the Community can place new ideas in this board so they can be implemented in a future update, this is the best way to make your voice heard.

In the mean time I'd recommend you wear your Surge a little bit higher in your left wrist, so the button will be facing up. Trying to leave just the Surge on your wrist in a better position.

Hope this helps!