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Yes, it is normal for a Fitbit to record some arm movements as steps. This is because Fitbit devices use a 3-axis accelerometer to track your movements and estimate the number of steps you've taken. When you move your arm, the accelerometer detects the motion, and the algorithm may interpret it as a step, even if you're not actually walking or running.
To minimize the number of false steps recorded, you can try the following:
Wear your Fitbit on your non-dominant wrist: If you haven't already, try wearing your Fitbit on the wrist that you use less often. This can help reduce the number of non-walking movements that get recorded as steps.
Adjust the settings: In the Fitbit app, go to Account > Advanced Settings > Dominant Hand, and select the appropriate option (Dominant or Non-dominant). This helps the device to better account for your movements and may reduce the number of false steps.
Improve the fit: Make sure your Fitbit is snugly fastened to your wrist, not too tight or too loose. A secure fit can help minimize inaccurate step counts.
Use "Connected GPS" or "MobileRun" for outdoor activities: If you're going for a walk, run, or bike ride outdoors, use the "Connected GPS" (for devices with built-in GPS) or "MobileRun" (for devices without built-in GPS) feature in the Fitbit app. This will help improve the accuracy of your step count and other exercise metrics.
Manually log activities: If you know that certain activities cause a significant number of false steps, you can manually log the activity in the Fitbit app. This won't remove the false steps, but it will provide a more accurate record of your exercise.
Keep in mind that no activity tracker is perfect, and some level of false steps may be unavoidable. However, by following these tips, you can minimize inaccuracies and improve the overall performance of your Fitbit.
billotto said:
Yes, it is normal for a Fitbit to record some arm movements as steps. This is because Fitbit devices use a 3-axis accelerometer to track your movements and estimate the number of steps you've taken. When you move your arm, the accelerometer detects the motion, and the algorithm may interpret it as a step, even if you're not actually walking or running.
To minimize the number of false steps recorded, you can try the following:
Wear your Fitbit on your non-dominant wrist: If you haven't already, try wearing your Fitbit on the wrist that you use less often. This can help reduce the number of non-walking movements that get recorded as steps.
Adjust the settings: In the Fitbit app, go to Account > Advanced Settings > Dominant Hand, and select the appropriate option (Dominant or Non-dominant). This helps the device to better account for your movements and may reduce the number of false steps.
Improve the fit: Make sure your Fitbit is snugly fastened to your wrist, not too tight or too loose. A secure fit can help minimize inaccurate step counts.
Use "Connected GPS" or "MobileRun" for outdoor activities: If you're going for a walk, run, or bike ride outdoors, use the "Connected GPS" (for devices with built-in GPS) or "MobileRun" (for devices without built-in GPS) feature in the Fitbit app. This will help improve the accuracy of your step count and other exercise metrics.
Manually log activities: If you know that certain activities cause a significant number of false steps, you can manually log the activity in the Fitbit app. This won't remove the false steps, but it will provide a more accurate record of your exercise.
Keep in mind that no activity tracker is perfect, and some level of false steps may be unavoidable. However, by following these tips, you can minimize inaccuracies and improve the overall performance of your Fitbit.
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Hi Just wondering if there was a way to do a custom workout in s health then add to phone. Or is there a third party app that works on the watch to do this?
Or how do I get the ''otherworkout'' to at least record my heartrate
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Or how do I get the ''otherworkout'' to at least record my heartrate
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I too would like to know if this is a possibility. Seems like a pretty major oversight in my opinion.
I lift weights and the only s health workout i can find that doesn't pause constantly and still measures my heart rate is a treadmill workout. it doesn't use the gps feature, and records my real time heart rate. I left feedback for the same exact thing on the appstore for S Health.
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I lift weights and the only s health workout i can find that doesn't pause constantly and still measures my heart rate is a treadmill workout. it doesn't use the gps feature, and records my real time heart rate. I left feedback for the same exact thing on the appstore for S Health.
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Absolutely. There is a definite cardio benefit, when lifting at a high enough intensity, and it's generally a good visualization for me to see what my heart rate was doing when lifting, so I know if I need to turn it up, or if I'm where I want to be.
There needs to be a "General" or Weight Lifting" option, with the continuous HR monitoring.
Come on, Samsung.
I agree entirely, Samsung needs to add a general strength training or weight training option which also records heart-rate! It is cumbersome and impractical to have individual exercises for weight training not to mention lack of HR for those exercises.
Does anyone else have issues with the GPS accuracy? When looking at the map on activities, it seems pretty close. The total distance it records is way off. Over 25%. At the third lap around the track it's saying I hit a mile... If I look at the map, it shows me on the track for each lap. Don't get it. Any recommendations?
Same issue here. I'm constantly seeing 33%-40% less total distance when running short laps (~400m). Have returned my watch.
I used my watch >10x without any issue.
To all who believe having problems or concerns, please keep in mind the gps accuracy is limited by its technology. Every device calculates, averages and interpolates a bit different. And even after a gps fix it may need some time ...seconds,minutes... to find more satellites until max accuracy has been reached.
In general i would not expect a very precise value at short distances like 400m ...
the problem nice spoken / beautifully spoken
without any solution
It seems to me that, because of a low GPS refresh rate, it goes wrong when you make a turn. Instead of recording a distance of A+B, it records sqrt(A^2+B^2). Makes me feel less good about myself after running
At least, this happens when I let Google Fit record my running session. It might be that GPS refresh rates are determined by hardware, in which case using another application will not improve this. If it is determined by software, other running applications may work better. Anyone any experience?
Greetings,
I really want this watch but have a few specific questions to ask before purchasing that I can't find anywhere else:
What sport profiles are available? SUP? Kayaking? Open Swim?
Does it work with an LG V 30?
Can you create custom interval workouts with this watch or third party apps such as 2 minutes on and two minutes off?
Thank you in advance!!
Using the widget on the watch I can see the standard activities are walking, running, cycling, and swimming.
Would love to be able to switch running with kayaking or indoor rowing machine.
On the app settings on the watch it can auto detect walking, cycling, elliptical trainer, rowing machine, and "dynamic workout" - this is the catch all option for any vigorous activity.
Would be much better from a logging point of view if a better range were selectable.
I think there also ought to be a way to get heart rate monitor to switch to continuous while exercising.
Smartphone zombies (smombies) are pedestrians so much focused on their smartphones or tablets while walking that they do not notice the obstacles and dangers around them.
Currently, this problem is a serious safety risk not only for smartphone zombies themself, but also for other pedestrians and vehicle drivers.
Pedestrians concentrated on their smartphones get into accidents with subsequent injuries threatening their health, and sometimes this even ends with the death of a pedestrian.
Description App
Assistant SZ is an application for smartphones and tablets using Android that recognizes obstacles to the movement of a pedestrian and warns him about them.
The Assistant SZ detects obstacles using the smartphone's rear camera only when the pedestrian is moving and their smartphone screen is turned on. In this case, the pedestrian can use any basic app they need at the moment.
This helper application recognizes pavement curbs, warning marks (yellow lines, luminous bands), lampposts, road signs as less dangerous obstacles.
At the same time Assistant SZ is able to identify the most serious dangers that can cause irreparable damage to the health of a pedestrian: crossings; train, metro and tram platforms; stairs.
The app warns about a hazard in several ways and has flexible settings: an icon in the taskbar notification area; vibration of the smartphone; sound notification; text message on the smartphone screen.
The best way to protect yourself against injuries and the threat to life is to lock the smartphone screen while walking. That is why the Assistant SZ application has got one more important function - screen lock while walking. It is the maximum pedestrian protection that can only be provided.
The application has also got the ability to display the image from the rear camera on top of the main working application in the form of a window. The window can be moved along the screen of the smartphone with a finger and its size can be changed in the settings. This function allows a pedestrian to recognize the dangers on their way and respond to them.
To detect interference and danger in the dark, the program provides automatic backlighting - the inclusion of the LED backlight camera. This function also helps in identifying obstacles and in daytime in poorly lit places. If necessary, the user can turn it off.
Main features
- Compatibility with other apps – The application operates in the background mode without interfering with the main working applications.
- Multilingual menu – The application’s menu is in different languages. At the moment we are trying to expand the number of languages.
- Energy saving of the phone – The smartphone battery is consumed only while the pedestrian is moving and the screen of their smartphone is turned on.
- Used phone camera – This application uses the rear camera of the smartphone to recognize the barriers of various danger level.
- Flexible danger warning – The application has different ways of alerting you of the danger that the user can modify and customize for themselves.
- Used by the LED phone – To detect hindrances and dangers in the dark the application provides automatic backlighting.
Note
The Assistant SZ is not a complete solution to the Smartphone Zombies problems. And you cannot blindly rely on it when operating your smartphone while walking. It only helps with a certain probability to recognize the danger and warn you about it.
Despite the use of complex methods for obstacles and movement recognition, the Assistant SZ can give false warnings (on the pavement tiles) or fail to notify you at the moment of real danger.
The developers of the application are not responsible for any possible injuries or damages that users may incur as a result of using this application. By installing this application on your smartphone or tablet, you agree that only you are responsible for its use. You use this application at your own risk!
Download the app free version from Google Play by ID: com.smartphone_sombies.assistantsz.free
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