Why am I Not Gaining Steps During Certain Activities

Earning steps during an activity is a great way to help meet your step goal while exercising. Most activities will allow for steps to be earned while recording the activity. There are a few exceptions where activities will not record steps. 

Steps are not gained in the following activities:

• Downhill Skiing

• Kayaking

• Rowing

• Bike

• Indoor Bike

• MTB (Mountain Bike)

• Snowboarding

• SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding)

• Swimming

For troubleshooting the number of steps you are receiving credit for, see - Improving the Step Distance Accuracy of My Garmin Outdoor Watch