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Weight training and wrist activity tracker

Polo265
Polo265 Posts: 287 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi - I am starting weight training today. I have a Fitbit Alta (no HR) and religiously try to exceed 10,000 steps. However, I was wondering what others do with their wrist activity monitors when they're weight training. I don't want to record extra steps when my arms are moving with the weights. On the other hand, I will probably be walking around some. Suggestions?

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  • GrumpyHeadmistress
    GrumpyHeadmistress Posts: 666 Member
    I have an Apple Watch and as soon as I start an activity in the app, MFP deletes the calories from my steps. So no double logging.
  • Polo265
    Polo265 Posts: 287 Member
    I would love an Apple Watch. Unfortunately, my Fitbit is only step based.
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    I log it in as "weight training" with the exact time that I begin. As long as you have the time in there it shouldn't double count.
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