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Mileage measurement

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‎05-31-2017 13:09

‎05-31-2017 13:09

I push a stroller approximately 4 miles yet the Fitbit didn't measure correctly. Is this because my arms don't move as they are groped to the handle?

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‎05-31-2017 23:23

‎05-31-2017 23:23

I'm afraid so. This is a problem with all wrist-worn trackers. If the arm is not moving normally then the fitbit is not tracking normally. There's more information on this, including what we can do to minimise the problem, in this help file:

 

https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1136/

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‎06-01-2017 05:50 - last edited on ‎11-27-2025 05:30 by Fitbit Moderator

‎06-01-2017 05:50 - last edited on ‎11-27-2025 05:30 by Fitbit Moderator

@Petunia2552   Obviously, you want to get full credit for this activity, especially if you have a tracker with with heart tracking. 

A Fitbit user who takes kickboxing (and cannot wear her tracker) said she put her Charge 2 tracker in her bra and worked!  She later tried it on a run and it worked, too!  I bet it would work for a Charge 2 or an Alta HR.

Some people say they put their tracker on their ankle.  Amazon has band extenders for Charge 2 and Alta HR.  They both have more positive reviews than negative reviews.  I have a skinny ankle -- an XL replacement band from Fitbit would fit me.

Will this help you?

Laurie | Maryland
Sense 2, Luxe, Aria 2 | iOS | Mac OS

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎06-01-2017 08:49

In response to LZeeW

‎06-01-2017 08:49

Thank you!
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