Properly wearing an activity tracker.

randalljacques
randalljacques Posts: 5
in Fitness and Exercise
I've been wearing an Sync-Active activity tracker since May and I have been wondering about its veracity. It seems to be recording longer distance than I am walking or moving about. Could having it in my pocket make it give false readings? Should it be worn on my belt as they suggest? Does riding in a car register as steps?

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  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    I'm not familiar with that one but the only way to know if yours is adding steps from driving is to take it for a drive and see.

    Usually they do best when worn as instructed.

    Even if it's not very accurate in absolute values, it should be useful for trend analysis.
  • watchhillgirl
    watchhillgirl Posts: 597 Member
    I have a fit bit flex that I wear on my wrist that I think is pretty accurate. It doesn't register car rides! Lol.
    If you have your tracker in you pocket and it jingles around it might give you a false reading I think. Just don't play with your pockets?

    Ok everyone...get your minds out of the gutter!! :-)
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    What the hell is a sync-active?
  • randalljacques
    randalljacques Posts: 5
    http://syncactive.com/products/activity-trackers/

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