Does a pedometer work while using an elliptical machine? I work out on various machines such as an elliptical machine or recumbant bike as well as walking outside when weather permits, will this be accurate between them all?
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This is what I've noticed about the pedometer with various machines - 30 minutes on the treadmill, 2 miles ... registers about 2200 steps, registers all 30 minutes as aerobic 30 minutes on the elliptical, miles ... registers about 2000 steps, registers all 30 minutes as aerobic 30 minutes on the recumbent bike ... no steps registered (or minimal, less than 20) 30 minutes walking outside (with stroller) ... 2 miles, about 2000 steps, registers less then 30 minutes aerobic (maybe I'm having to stop sometimes for the kids or to chat with a neighbor) I think the longer stride and less impact of the elliptical cause less steps to be registered, but I like that it still registers the consistent time as aerobic. I've found this the case with almost all pedometers (register more steps on the treadmill then the elliptical even though the elliptical says a greater distance has been traveled). JenB
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Yes, I use mine on the walking machine everyday, it has always been very accurate. I also put mine on in the morning & wear it all day.
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An elliptical trainer is mainly for aerobic exercise. This machine will give you a full-body workout. I would have preferred to purchase a pilates machine instead of this one, though.
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Dear friend,When you open up the pedometer.The pedometer will work when you move.Thank you
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I have not gotten mine to work while bicycling. I even tried to put it in my sock but it still did not count. There does seem to be a certain jarring motion needed to activate the counting of steps. For example, when I do slow walking meditation it does not count these steps either. Regular steps are no problem.
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No, it does not, though it does have several programs that vary the work out. I would not recommend this product, as many people (including us) have had trouble with welds failing and the company does not stand behind this failure. We were able to get our weld fail repaired locally so we are still able to use the elliptical.
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If you have a simple dirt path to train on, not rocky, not full of holes to walk around or take a long step over, no logs to climb over or creep under, no steep inclines that shorten your step, then Yes, you can use any pedometer. But a real trail, no.
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It should although I have no experience with elliptical trainers .it would record each movement as a step .The calories burned would not necessarily be accurate as you are not walking per se but one could use the companion app MyFitnessPal to estimate calories burnd baed on time on the trainer .
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Good Morning - I have had cheaper pedometers that counted bumps in the road, so far this one hasn't done that for me. Really appears to be accurate. I love it! - Kim
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The UP will not track your movements if your arms are still. I tried it once on the elliptical and it did not work
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I use the same iFit module, rotating between my treadmill, elliptical, and recumbent bike. One iFit module can be used in multiple devices. All will be recorded on the same iFit account
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It will not track if your arms are stationary. However, I have read where you can put it around your ankle to get around this. I haven't tried it yet, but others have. Good luck. It does not agree with the mileage on my treadmill, but I adjust it on the calibration at times.
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That doesn't apply to an elliptical. With an elliptical trainer you change the length of your stride, the speed of your pace or both.
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When you go on the Elliptical just take it off your wrist and put it on your ankle. It doesn't need to clasp to stay on, as the band grips the ankle pretty well. In my experience it is pretty accurate to what the machine gives you as well. You can also do this on a stationary bike, just put the band where you are experiencing the most movement in your workout.
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You can certainly time the workout, but It only measures steps. For instance, when I'm on the recumbent bike...it is not as accurate as jogging or elliptical.
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Yes . Just calibrate it with the treadmill a couple times. Otherwise if you go outside as well it seems to take strides differently on the treadmill
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I just tried it on my elliptical. To my surprise, it worked! I counted 27 revolutions with my right foot, and the Fitbit counted 54 steps, which I guess would be correct.