Anyone used Fitbit that rides horses?

meangreen11

I am seriously considering the high end Fitbit, but a lot of my exercise comes from working and riding my horses. Will the Fitbit capture my movement from riding?

meangreen11

Anyone? I really want to order one, but if it doesn't track my riding appropriately then it is not what I need. Don't want to wear the chest strap of a HRM...

gmichaelguy

My guess is it will count every step the horse takes as one of your steps. So not good. But I'm not sure. This is just a guess. But I love my fitbit. I took it off before horse back riding this summer.

meangreen11

My guess is it will count every step the horse takes as one of your steps. So not good. But I'm not sure. This is just a guess. But I love my fitbit. I took it off before horse back riding this summer.

Thanks gmichaelguy. I guess I can try it and see if it is recording anything close to appropriate. Don't want to wear a chest strap for a HRM so I am thinking this would be good for me to see how active (or not) I have been on specific days.

nomadic_neenz

I was looking at the Nike+ Band...I emailed the company to ask if it would work on horseback, since the FAQ said it was not acclimated for cyclists. I will let you know!

pkw58

I was looking at the Nike+ Band...I emailed the company to ask if it would work on horseback, since the FAQ said it was not acclimated for cyclists. I will let you know!

I wear the fit band and I believe it gives a fairly accurate accounting for my activity. Even my french horn playing.

meangreen11

Thanks all!

Mokey41

They don't recommend a FitBit for cycling so I doubt it would be good for horseback riding. Does riding a horse really put your HR up that much?