use hands a lot I use my hands a lot stocking shelves with product, i wonder if this will read me walking if I'm just moving my hands a lot.

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jrhenn · Accepted Answer

The Fitbit will record "steps" by moving your hands some. You can pick dominant and non-dominant hands in the initial setup. But FitBit states in their manual that they allowed this on purpose, because if you are moving, you should get credit for the exercise.

Answered by jrhenn 10 years ago

Slothboi · Answer

yes, its not perfect.

Rafafan · Answer

I thought of that, too. When I move my arm up and down very quickly, I do get credit for faux steps. However, normal arm movement does not seem to add steps. Bottom line: you can cheat if you want to, but who are you cheating? In your case, I think stocking shelves would have a minimal impact on your actual step count.

Answered by Rafafan 10 years ago

jimz3 · Answer

In my experience it will pick up some arm movements, I have adjusted the sensitivity to dominant hand and it has been less sensitive to arm movements. I do go over my 10000 step goal everyday so I'm not so worried about it as much anymore.

Answered by jimz3 10 years ago

ARBColumbus · Answer

Probably not, if you have it set right. You will probably need to have it on your non-dominate wrist or wear it in your pocket during work to accurately track your steps.

TimG · Answer

It might influence it slightly. However, I noticed that when on the treadmill, I can hold it up and look at it, or even hold the bar while I walk or run and it still counts all of the steps. I would guess that any difference from using your hands would be negligible.

Answered by TimG 11 years ago

Nancy · Answer

Yes. it will not count every move as a step, but it will show that you have taken more steps than you actually have.

ScientistMJB · Answer

It doesn't seem to pick up any movement at my desk (reaching back and forth) so I think you might be ok. Driving a few miles picks up only maybe 20-30 steps, so I've found it's pretty good at discerning actual steps from other activities.

Answered by ScientistMJB 11 years ago

Maggie · Answer

No I don't think so. The thing knows the difference in steps and hand motion. You will need to make sure in your setup that you indicate if wearing on your dominate hand.

IRBob · Answer

I am pretty sure the Charge would count your hand/arm movements as steps.

greeneyes1963 · Answer

Yes when you move your hands it will track steps. I was at a football clapping and moving in my seat and noticed I got more steps just sitting!

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