Daily step count and biking

Former Member over 5 years ago

Does anyone know a way to get the garmin watches to count steps when ridding a bike? I'm in a step competition at work and hurt my knee so I cant run right now. I was hoping to add steps while biking. Right now when I ride I get no steps, I've got both the power and cadence device. I Also have the the foot pod sensor, I was thinking about adding that to my shoe when I ride. I'm assuming that wont work though? Anyone have any ideas? I'm not looking to cheat the system, just want to get some credit for the effort put in.

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omolenkamp over 5 years ago +2

I'd say a better approach would be to have your fellow contestants acknowledge your bike miles/km's, rather than trying to fool your watch (and them) into thinking you've walked/run.

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0 tmk2 over 5 years ago

Swing your watch-wearing arm as if you were walking, and the watch will count steps.

0 Knusperkeks over 5 years ago

If you wear your watch at the ankle, it might work.

0 omolenkamp over 5 years ago

I'd say a better approach would be to have your fellow contestants acknowledge your bike miles/km's, rather than trying to fool your watch (and them) into thinking you've walked/run.

0 jim_m_58 over 5 years ago

A while back there was a change on many devices so that steps are only counted in "step based activities", so you won't get steps for things like swimming and cycling.