If I wear my Fitbit One on a treadmill or elliptical, should I log the activity as well?

Asked by: Bob Tunnell

Does Fitbit track while on treadmill?

The latest Fitbit model has a built in “treadmill mode” that tracks steps and heart rate during your workout session, while disabling GPS functions. If your stride length is calibrated correctly, you’ll get an accurate recording of your workout based on your steps.

Does Fitbit count steps on elliptical?

The elliptical machine counts the strides, recording two for each full cycle. (Left and Right steps) You can watch the stride count and see that each step is counted, and no extra steps are counted. If not 100% accurate, it’s pretty close.

How does my Fitbit know I was on the elliptical?

The automatic exercise recognition feature, called SmartTrack, will be automatically pushed out to current users of the two devices in an update. With the update, the user’s Fitbit will be able to automatically identify when users are on the elliptical, biking outdoors, running, or walking.

Is Fitbit accurate on elliptical?

The steps and distance recorded while using an elliptical are about half of what they actually are as reported by the elliptical, as well as compared to walking at the same speed & distance.

How do I use Fitbit on treadmill?

If you go to the set up section on the app for your tracker, there is an exercise shortcuts area where you can choose Treadmill as an exercise type.

Why doesn’t Fitbit count steps on treadmill?

If you’re going to hold onto the treadmill bars, you will not have steps counted. Your Fitbit relies on the motion of your arms/wrists. So holding onto the treadmill bars will result in very few, if any, steps counted. Fitbits are designed to be worn on the wrist and record steps based on the motion of your wrist.

Why does Fitbit not track elliptical?

@JenB374 If your tacker isn’t auto-recognizing your elliptical, then you should use the Exercise function and use elliptical from the list of Exercise Shortcuts. Here is how to set it up — from your app dashboard > tap on your Charge 2 icon > tap on Exercise Shortcuts. Elliptical should be on it already.

How long is 10000 steps on elliptical?

How Long on Elliptical for 10,000 Steps? According to Albemarle Regional Health Services, you want to multiply the number of minutes you’re on the elliptical by 203 to get the total number of steps you’re doing. That means you’ll have to work out for 49.26 minutes on the elliptical to get to 10,000 steps.

How many steps on an elliptical equals a mile?

The EFX stride length is approximately 28 ¼ inches (2.356 feet). Therefore, it will take approximately 2241 strides to equal 1 mile.

What burns more fat walking or elliptical?

But exercising on an elliptical typically burns more calories than walking. A 155-pound person can burn around 335 calories after 30 minutes of working out on the elliptical, according to Harvard Health Publishing. The same person burns only around 149 calories after 30 minutes of walking.

Is the elliptical a good way to lose belly fat?

As a low-impact exercise option, the elliptical is perfect for those who hope to lose belly weight for the long term. Relative to other cardio options, you’re far less likely to get injured – and the wide variety of incline and resistance settings can keep things challenging for years to come.