Phone not counting all steps while on elliptical

ElleMcQueen

Sooooo past few weeks I've only been walking. Decided to get back into the gym today. Did 30 min, 1.75 miles on the elliptical. Amazeballs for first day back...right? I then find out my iPhone, which I had in my bra like I always do during walks, didn't calculate all my steps!!! I've avoided getting a Fitbit because I don't always move my arms. Has anyone ever used a Fitbit around their ankle?

cecsav1

Double post...

ElleMcQueen

Yeah sorry, didn't know where to post it. I'm still new here.

rickc74

I usually set my iPhone in one of the cupholders on the elliptical, and just log it as cardio exercise. Makes it simpler, I find. Makes my step count lower, obviously, but hopefully a more accurate calorie count.

paintpastelprincess86

I have a fitbit one and find it extremely accurate. Although, when it am on an elliptical, I am assuming because of the gliding, and sometimes I sort of heap upward...it confuses steps for walking up stairs. So what I do, is I take it off my bra, set it in the upholder...and then log what I burned later. Hope this helps!

crawfishgirl333

I think mine is tracking my steps while I drive does anyone no why