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Extra step allowance for doing stairs/carrying weights?

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‎02-02-2019 19:54

‎02-02-2019 19:54

Does fitbit give extra step allowances for going up and down stairs, and for carrying weight (boxes) while working? A relative has a similar step count, but mine are while doing stairs and carrying boxes...it's not an accurate comparison...unless fitbit allows for this. Does it?

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‎02-02-2019 20:44

‎02-02-2019 20:44

Hi @kilarok   Welcome to the Fitbit forums.

Fitbit does not adjust steps or stairs for carrying extra weight, but, assuming you have a tracker that measures heart rate, you will get the credit in the form of extra calories burned from the raised heart rate of doing the extra work.

 

Let us know if you have any other questions.

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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‎02-02-2019 20:44

‎02-02-2019 20:44

Hi @kilarok   Welcome to the Fitbit forums.

Fitbit does not adjust steps or stairs for carrying extra weight, but, assuming you have a tracker that measures heart rate, you will get the credit in the form of extra calories burned from the raised heart rate of doing the extra work.

 

Let us know if you have any other questions.

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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