On certain devices, you can use the Exercise app 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 and Active Zone Minutes or active minutes . 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 |
Hourly Activity |
Distance |
Calories |
Floors |
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Fitbit Ace series | ✓ | ||||
Fitbit Alta | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Fitbit Blaze | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fitbit Charge 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Charge 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Charge 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Charge 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fitbit Charge 6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fitbit Flex 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Fitbit Inspire | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Fitbit Inspire HR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fitbit Inspire 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fitbit Inspire 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fitbit Luxe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fitbit Sense | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Sense 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Versa | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Versa 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Versa 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Versa 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitbit Versa Lite Edition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Google Pixel Watch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
For more information, see How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity? and How do I track my health and fitness goals with Fitbit?
Check your activity stats on your device or on the Today tab in the Fitbit app.
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. To manage which activities are tracked automatically or adjust the minimum duration:
- From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the Exercise days tile.
- Tap the gear icon at the top.
- Tap the activity you want to adjust.
SmartTrack Activities | |
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Walk* | |
Run* | |
Outdoor Bike* | |
Elliptical | |
Sports | |
Aerobic Workout | |
Swimming** |
*On Charge 4, Charge 5, Charge 6, Sense series, and Versa series, the Exercise app opens automatically after a few minutes of running when run detect is on. Charge 6, Sense 2, and Versa 4 also automatically detect and open the Exercise app to track walks and bike rides when walk detect and bike detect are turned on.
**Only certain devices track swimming. For more information, see How do I track 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 in Fitbit Today , or sync your device and tap Exercise days 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.
- From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the Exercise days tile.
- Tap more , and then tap Activity Settings.
- Tap an exercise, and adjust the duration or turn off Auto-recognize
- From the fitbit.com dashboard, click the gear icon your device name.
- Under Auto-Exercise Recognition, for each exercise adjust the duration or select Ignored to turn off automatic exercise recognition.
See your stats in real time while using a workout video in the Fitbit app. Stats include:
- Current heart rate and heart-rate zone
- Calories burned since starting the video
- Active Zone Minutes earned since starting the video
To see real-time stats:
On your phone, open the Fitbit app and tap the Coach tab . Choose a workout and tap to start.
To hide real-time stats:
During a workout, tap the video on your phone's screen tap the collapse arrows on your stats. To see your stats again, tap the expand icon .
- Stream workouts from your phone to your SmartTV with Chromecast. For more information, visit Google’s help article.
- If you see dashed lines instead of your heart rate, make sure you’re wearing your device correctly. For more information, see How do I wear my Fitbit device?
Earn Active Zone Minutes or active minutes with heart-pumping activity throughout the day, including a brisk walk, run, or interval workout.
For more information, see What are Active Zone Minutes or active minutes on my Fitbit device?
An hourly activity goal 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.
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.
To change your goal, see How do I track my health and fitness goals with Fitbit?
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 Fitbit?
Choose to share your core stats, workout details, and other accomplishments.
For more information, see How do I use the Fitbit app?