Okay, so I’ve been trying to get more serious about tracking my workouts, and since I’ve been cycling a lot lately, I figured I’d really dig into how my Fitbit handles it. Here’s how my little experiment went.
Getting Started
First things first, I made sure my Fitbit was charged. Nothing worse than heading out for a ride and having your tracker die halfway through. I strapped it on my wrist, nice and snug, but not too tight. You want it to be comfortable, you know?
The Ride Itself
I hopped on my bike and got going. I didn’t mess with any settings on the Fitbit at first; I just wanted to see what it would pick up automatically. I did a mix of stuff – some steady-paced riding on flat roads, a couple of good hills to get my heart rate up, and then some leisurely cruising.
During the ride, I’d occasionally glance at the Fitbit. The display showed my heart rate, which was cool to see in real-time. I wasn’t timing myself or anything, just enjoying the ride and letting the Fitbit do its thing.
Checking the Data
Once I got back home and cooled down, I synced my Fitbit with my phone. This is where things got interesting. The Fitbit app showed my ride as a “Workout,” and it had automatically detected it as “Outdoor Bike.” Pretty smart, huh?
Here’s what I saw:
- Duration: It nailed the time I was out there.
- Heart Rate: It showed my average heart rate and the different zones I was in (like “Fat Burn” and “Cardio”).
- Calories Burned: This is always a fun one to see, although I take it with a grain of salt.
- Distance: I use it only with my phone so the distacne is accurate.
I also noticed that the app showed a map of my route. it’s pretty accurate!
Playing with Settings (Next Time)
So, my first “real” test was a success. Fitbit automatically tracked my cycling, and I got a good overview of my workout. Next time, I’ll try a few new things.
I learned that If I want to be super precise, I should do this, I will select “Bike” on my Fitbit before I start riding. This way, I have more data.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with how Fitbit handles cycling. It’s easy to use, gives me the basic info I want, and doesn’t require a lot of fussing around. Now, time to plan my next ride!