Exercise App Not Registering Correctly When Using a Rollator

[1sazim]

I am recovering from Achilles surgery and have been using a rollator (walker) to get around. My problem is that the exercise app is not giving me credit for the exercise I've been doing.

Since I exercised previously, I know what it takes to close my circles, but with my collator, my outdoor walk only closes a fraction of the total expended. Maybe it's because I'm not swinging my arms as I would've, but that can't be avoided.

I thought of the app's different settings, but the closest I get is 'wheelchair' and that's not what I'm using.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[StumpyBloke]

If you don’t move yours arms its got nothing to go on. You have to walk a minimum certain speed for it to count. I bet you’re not quick enough unfortunately. You may need to stick to the wheelchair one?

 

[1sazim]

Thanks! The wheelchair choice says it depends on the distance traveled by pushing the wheelchair. Don't know that that will be different but I'll try.

 

[StumpyBloke]

Thanks! The wheelchair choice says it depends on the distance traveled by pushing the wheelchair. Don't know that that will be different but I'll try.

Worth trying because I would imagine it wont be as speed dependent

 

[jaybar]

Another option would be to choose the “Other Workout “ and set it for “time”. I had to do this to allow me to walk at my usual pace.

 

[1sazim]

I've used the"other" setting but am not sure what you mean about the time setting.

 

[jaybar]

I've used the"other" setting but am not sure what you mean about the time setting.

mid you go to workouts other on the watch, you can choose time. I set mine for 30 minutes when I stationary bike or walk.

 

[1sazim]

Thanks! I'll give it a try. ?