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Accurate step measurements

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‎07-15-2023 17:08

‎07-15-2023 17:08

I wear my Fitbit all day, especially when golfing using a cart.  Am I correct that Fitbit switches to GPS snd therefore Fitbit tracks  cart movement as steps?  

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‎07-15-2023 18:36

‎07-15-2023 18:36

Hi @ancel1956 -  steps are measured by arm movements or vibrations. So if you are getting extra steps it's because of vibrations possibly.

Some people experience steps when driving and choose driving as an exercise to get a more accurate count. It is also possible it doesn't  count steps when pushing a shopping trolley.

Here is some more information How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?

Author | ch, passion for improvement.

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‎07-15-2023 18:36

‎07-15-2023 18:36

Hi @ancel1956 -  steps are measured by arm movements or vibrations. So if you are getting extra steps it's because of vibrations possibly.

Some people experience steps when driving and choose driving as an exercise to get a more accurate count. It is also possible it doesn't  count steps when pushing a shopping trolley.

Here is some more information How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?

Author | ch, passion for improvement.

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‎07-16-2023 04:25

In response to Guy_

‎07-16-2023 04:25

Thank you!

Mary Celentani & Bob Annen
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‎07-20-2023 07:38

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‎07-20-2023 07:38

Hi there, @ancel1956, @Guy_ Thanks for your great help!

@ancel1956 I'm glad the suggestions shared above were useful for you and I took the liberty to mark @Guy_'s post as the Best Answer to help other members with the same question. In case you have some spare time, I'd like to invite you to visit our Health & Wellness board where you will find great tips and encouragement from other members.

Happy stepping!

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