How do I track my activity with my Fitbit device?

On certain devices, you can use the Exercise app Icon used for the Exercise app on many Fitbit smartwatches, which looks like an orange stick figure running to start and stop a workout, see real-time stats, and capture GPS data.

For more information, see How do I track my workouts with my Fitbit device?

All Fitbit devices track steps taken Icon of a shoe stepping forward and Active Zone Minutes Three blue chevrons, pointed upward or active minutes Icon of a blue lightning bolt. Additional core stats vary based on your device. Choose to track a variety of other stats, including sleep, exercise, water and food intake, weight, and menstrual health in the Fitbit app.

  Heart Rate
Icon of a heart with an ECG line through it		 Hourly Activity
Icon of a figure in front of a clock		 Distance
Icon of a map pin		 Calories
Icon of a flame		 Floors
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For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity? and How do I track my health and fitness goals with the Fitbit app?

Check your activity stats on your device or on the Today tab Fitbit logo in black, which looks like 13 circles in the shape of a diamond, where the circles are larger from left to right in the Fitbit app.

On-device screenshot of all the stats in the Fitbit Today section

For more information, see How do I navigate my Fitbit device?

Most Fitbit devices automatically recognize and record high-movement activities through the SmartTrack feature. To start, your device recognizes activities at least 15 minutes long.

On certain devices, use the Exercise app Icon used for the Exercise app on many Fitbit smartwatches, which looks like an orange stick figure running to start and stop a workout. For more information, see How do I track my workouts with my Fitbit device?

Activities
Icon of a stick figure walking Walk
Icon of a stick figure running Run*
Icon of a stick figure riding a bike Outdoor Bike
Icon of a stick figure on an elliptical machine Elliptical
Icon of a stick figure running after a ball Sports
Icon of a stick figure lunging to the side with one arm in the air Aerobic Workout
Icon of a stick figure swimming Swimming**

*On Fitbit Charge 4, Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Sense, and Fitbit Versa series, the Exercise app Icon used for the Exercise app on many Fitbit smartwatches, which looks like an orange stick figure running opens automatically after a few minutes of running to track your activity with GPS.

**Only certain devices track swimming. For more information, see How do I track my swims with my Fitbit device?

See your stats

On certain devices, see basic stats about your activity, including duration and calories burned, in the Exercise tile Icon of a stick figure running inside a partially-filled gauge in Fitbit Today Fitbit logo, or sync your device and tap the Exercise tile Icon of a stick figure running inside a partially-filled gauge image in the Fitbit app.

Choose which activities your device tracks automatically, or change the amount of time needed to record the activity. For example, choose to turn off automatic tracking for a walk, or to record an outdoor bike ride after 5 minutes.

  1. Tap the Today tab Fitbit logo in black, which looks like 13 circles in the shape of a diamond, where the circles are larger from left to right, then tap the Exercise tile Icon of a stick figure running inside a partially-filled gauge.
  2. Tap the gear icon An icon of a gray gear in the top right.
  3. Tap an exercise, and adjust the duration or turn off Auto-recognize.
  1. From the fitbit.com dashboard, click the gear icon An icon of a gray gear > your device name.
  2. Under Auto-Exercise Recognition, for each exercise adjust the duration or select Ignored to turn off automatic exercise recognition.

Note that you can change how your activity is labeled in the Exercise tile Icon of a stick figure running inside a partially-filled gauge. For example, your device might detect a walk, but you can edit your exercise history to record a hike. For more information, see How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?

Earn Active Zone Minutes Three blue chevrons, pointed upward or active minutes Icon of a blue lightning bolt with heart-pumping activity throughout the day, including a brisk walk, run, or interval workout.

Exercise screen of a workout in progress where the person has earned 36 active zone minutes so far

For more information, see What are Active Zone Minutes or active minutes on my Fitbit device?

An hourly activity goal Icon of a figure in front of a clock helps you keep moving throughout the day. To start, your goal is to take at least 250 steps per hour (which equals a few minutes of walking) from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week. You can adjust the hours that you track your goal and receive reminders to move.

Screenshot of the reminder to get at least 250 steps each hour with the text "Reminder to move. 37 left this hour!" under a stick figure

For more information, see What are the reminders I see on my Fitbit device?

A weekly exercise goal helps you stay active. The American Heart Association recommendations 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days per week (source). To start, your goal is 5 days per week, but you can track your goal 1 to 7 days per week. Any exercise that your device records counts toward your goal.

On-device screenshot of the number of days exercised this week

To change your goal, see How do I track my health and fitness goals with the Fitbit app?

To start, your primary goal is 10,000 steps per day. When you hit this goal, your device vibrates, and a celebration appears on the screen. Choose to increase or decrease your step goal, or to change your goal to Active Zone Minutes or calories burned. You can also set goals in other areas such as sleep and hydration.

To change your goal, see How do I track my health and fitness goals with the Fitbit app?

If you forgot to wear your device, manually log activities in the Fitbit app. For more information, see How do I add, edit, or delete Fitbit data and activities?

Make sure that you wear your device correctly and that the personal information you entered in to your Fitbit account is correct. For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity?

Choose to share your core stats, workout details, and other accomplishments.

Screenshot from the Fitbit app of a shared workout that lists all the stats of a walk

For more information, see How do I use the Fitbit app?

Change your units of measurement in the Fitbit app. For more information, see How do I change the units of measurement in my Fitbit account?