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Adding or tracking steps/distance

How do you add and/or track your steps/distance when you have a standing desk treadmill? Arms are typically not moving in a walking/running motion. Would like for this activity to count!

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Posted on Jan 11, 2021 3:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2021 2:23 AM

You would have to at least swing you arms,the watch needs to measure the accelerometer movements.

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Jan 12, 2021 2:23 AM in response to midnightbaker_cupcake

You would have to at least swing you arms,the watch needs to measure the accelerometer movements.

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