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Excercising

SullyD65
SullyD65 Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
Hey everyone!
I just started using the app for my nutrition class and finally got my Fitbit to sync up with it.
My question for everyone is when I go for a hike or run do I use my Fitbit app to track my exercise? Or do I just log it on the MyFitnessPal app? If I track it with my Fitbit (I like seeing the map after I'm done) will it mess things up?

Thanks for any advice!

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Depends. FitBits are pretty good at tracking step based activities. If you are going for a swim, then definitely look for a calorie burn estimate elsewhere ( a second opinion if you will). Be warned MFP has some pretty generous estimates.

    Here's the FitBit group for more specific info: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users
  • MrsMoviestar
    MrsMoviestar Posts: 115 Member
    I have a fitbit but it was never able to sync with info so I just use mfp for all my hiking running, etc
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