will this be able to track steps if I use an Elliptical machine?
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It normally gets all the revs as steps, I have used it many times with an elliptical. But it doesn't know the difference between steps on an elliptical and regular steps to give you more or less calories burned.
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Pedometers depend on the thud of footsteps to move a weighted mechanism, generally a horizontal weight that actuates a sensor or switch. The smooth action of a stair climber might not be enough to trigger it reliably enough to produce an accurate count.
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No need for that. In general, it does a very good job counting steps. It has a default stride length that works well if you're close to average height for your gender; if you're particularly tall or short you can set a custom stride length in the online profile that you can set.
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Hi Iggy, I haven't had the chance to use the Withings Pulse in a elliptical machine, however, I used it in a gym bike. In the bike the distance measured by the bike and the Pulse don't match, but if you see it as an Activity measure, it should be ok. For me, I don't see it as an accurate device for measuring distance or steps, but as a reference, a little like nike fuel band, that measure fuel points.Hope that helps
1229883
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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No, will not track as it works off of the swing of your arm movement. We were at Meyers this afternoon and it did not record hardly any of my steps. Figured out it was because I was holding onto the grocery cart and my arm was not moving. After I figured this out I controlled the cart with my right hand and allowed my left hand to swing free. It then started to record steps again. Possibly you could wear it on your ankle to record the equivalent number of steps. I haven't tried this but doubt it would be accurate.
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Yes and No. It will track your distance for the day and tell you what the number of steps equate to in miles. Online it will show a breakdown of how much time was sitting, walking slowly-moderately and/or running. If you make note of your number of steps prior to your run and immediately afterwards, you can figure out your distance by googling the equation.
1001005
No, this watch does not track your sleep or your steps. It a GPS, very accurate, track miles walked, miles run, and miles biked. Many other things as well. Good piece of equipment.
2219252
It does tell time but you have to keep pushing the button until you get to time. It measures the steps you are taking while on the Elliptical, that's it.
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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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I really do not know. It will probably count your steps, but not distance because you are stationery.
637130
It will track movement consistent with movement already being recorded from the location you wear your Vivofit (assume wrist), so your arm movements on the elliptical will record the same as your arm movements while striding if you pump air while doing so. I have not gotten to the depth of trying to set up particular exercise (swimming, elliptical, weight training) that has a distinct burn rate that differs from "standard" activity, like I had on my Fitbit.
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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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I don't know. Workout is NOT as intense as an elliptical though. So far have only kept track of my time on it.
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No subscription required. Just register online for free to start tracking. It only tracks steps, so for even my elliptical, I have to enter the activity and time I spent doing it. I have mine synced with My Fitness Pal, and it works awesome for tracking activity and food intake. Love the fitbit, it makes me think more about being active.
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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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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.
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Not at all! Although most of my testing is on stationary bike (with considerable instrumentation) neither stationary nor real bike even gets the calories burned to budge. Even pushing 200+ Watts and sweating like a pig, nothing. Without footsteps it records nothing. Now, interestingly - after hard bike workout then I can get on treadmill at minimum speed and zero incline and it records medium intense activity, where I'm clearly loafing. It also records elliptical at much lower rate than actual expenditure. Basically I think it's a glorified pedometer only slightly sensitive to energy usage. And customer support doesn't even respond to any queries about these issues.