On some ordinary pedometers the stride distance has to be set. Does this device count both steps and distance?
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I just got the Vivofit this week and mine does allow you to adjust the stride length on Garmin Connect. It was pretty easy to do and transferred to my Vivofit the next time I sync'd with my tablet. I don't know if this is a new feature or not. Yes, it does now give the step count and distance.
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That's how I use it. Just set the date and time and set your stride length and Striiv will record your steps, miles, calories, stairs automatically. The stride length is personal. I find I take longer steps so although I am 5'5", I had to set my stride length at 5'9". I love the weekly and monthly stats that are kept by Striiv and that is all I really care about right now.
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It does count calories, steps and miles walked. I'm still getting used to all functions. I'm going to do accuracy check with a friends monitor to see how close readouts are. Hope this helps. I don't regret the purchase.
1229524
No, it does not track steps or miles, just heart rate. But it keeps track of your calories burned, hours spent in activity and how long you are in your target heart rate zone.
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it counts steps in two ways. it counts aerobic steps, which is walking at least 10 minutes without stopping, and then it counts the total steps that you walk as long as you are wearing it. it clears your numbers every 24 hours and sets itself back to zero, except for the time.
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This ped does measure distance & calorie count, but it also does a bunch of other stuff that I don't need. It also is set up to show the time of day... but that has become wrong, probably due to being shut down for awhile... and now I can't figure out how to reset it to the correct time.
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It does count your steps accurately. As long as you are in a walking motion, it will count it. Anything over 10 minutes of continuous walking counts as aerobic. We love ours and would recommend purchasing. Have never had a more reliable pedometer.
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It can be used to track calories burned while walking. Doesn't count steps taken
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Yes - distance is calculated based on your individual average stride, and total minutes of activity is recorded and tracked.
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Yes, you can most certainly set your own stride length. I hope you didn't throw away the instructions. (I'd have to go to my stash of those things to help you out.) Once you measure the length you are instructed to walk, use your own stride length and set the pedometer for the number of steps. If I remember correctly you can set miles or at least convert your steps to miles using the formula provided.
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Nope. It counts your steps without a foot pod. In addition, it keeps track of your calories and reminds you to move when you've been idle for too long.
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You probably have shorter steps, but it would be wise to try and calculate the pedometer on a treadmill or a mile you have marked off previously. I found that I had underestimated my stride when I first set up my pedometer after having walked my regular route. I had to readjust my initial setting from 28" to 30" a step.
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Yes. You have a choice of methods. Fitbit may count "steps" while you are using the elliptical machine, but the other way would be to track "Activities" where "elliptical - high resistance," "moderate" and "low resistance" are choices. You would input the amount of time and resistance level, and Fitbit calculates calories burned. It would also negate any steps counted during the time period.
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I do not believe so; it is very basic and easy to use. Just walk and it counts the steps. Hope this information helps you make a decision.
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yes darrel, counts steps.i put watch on when i first get up and have total step count at end of day.hope this helps you
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Yes it does, with day, date and last two digits of the year. I use it to measure heart beat at gym. I don't use the pedometer to measure how many miles I have run.
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Probably not. I just tried alternating meter on hip and in pocket while walking slowly. It didn't register the steps.