How to Add Exercise on a Fitbit

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Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Logging an Exercise

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    This app icon looks like a blue background with white dots on it. You can find this app on either your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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    This might also be labeled Dashboard . You'll find it at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
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    You should see a counter of your up-to-date activity.
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    This will indicate that you have already completed the exercise and need to add it to your daily log.
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    You can pick from the list an activity that most closely resembles your exercise. If your exercise is not listed here, choose Workout .
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    You'll need to log how long you performed the exercise as well as the intensity levels.
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    The exercise will be logged and added to your daily activities. [1]
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Adding Exercise Shortcuts

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    This app icon looks like a blue background with white dots on it. You can find this app on either your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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    You'll see this and the Fitbit's model name in the top left corner of your screen.
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    This is usually in the third grouping.
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    This will pull up a list of all the exercises you can add to your shortcuts.
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    This adds the exercise to your shortcuts tab. [2]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1306
      2. ↑ https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Charge-3/How-do-I-add-exercises-on-Charge-3/td-p/3092719

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      1. Open the Fitbit app on your mobile device.
      2. Tap the Today tab with the multi-dot icon.
      3. Tap the plus (+) icon on the "Exercise" tile.
      4. Tap Log Previous .
      5. Tap an exercise or search for one.
      6. Enter the activity details.
      7. Tap Log It .

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