fitbit and walking

Laurieann137
Laurieann137 Posts: 95 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Ok I have a question...if I take a walk or walk on my treadmill do I log the walk seperate from what I get from fitibit at the end of the day when it calculates my steps? I don't want to double log, but when I walk on my treadmill I walk faster than I would if I was just taking steps around the house. I do have a HRM that I usually wear. Thoughts please and thank you!!

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  • gods_gal
    gods_gal Posts: 301
    I started taking mine off when I do the bike or the treadmill. I use the machine's distance for that.
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
    Since you have a HRM I would do both at the same time and compare the results. Start your HRM log the same time you start a fitbit activity record. Then stop them at the same time. You will be able to see what the burn is for each device. Depending on how fast you walk/run the HRM may be more accurate. You have the option to input the calorie burn manually so if you want to change you have the ability to do so. If the HRM is set up with your current stats - age, weight,height etc - it should be more accurate.

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