Fitbit Surge And Charge HR Now Automatically Tracks Workouts In New Update

SmartTrack is capable of identifying a wide variety of activities, including elliptical, outdoor biking, running, walking, and general categories of aerobic workouts (i.e., Zumba, cardio-kickboxing and other dance classes) and sports (i.e., tennis, basketball and soccer).

Thanks to an update in their automatic PurePulse technology for the Charge HR and Surge, users will have an even better heart rate tracking experience during and after HIIT workouts. Besides the latest SmartTrack function, Fitbit is increasing the accuracy of heart pulse measurements for all Surge and Charge HR customers, and is including every week workout objectives to their mobile phone applications. You also have the option to exclude certain activities from being acknowledged.

“These new features allow them to focus on their exercise, giving them credit for their most active moments and letting the technology do the work to automatically track progress toward their fitness goals”, said Tim Roberts, vice president of Interactive at Fitbit.

Fitbit has added a new functionality to its Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge trackers that will enable the device to readily distinguish between different kinds of movement, and has also upgraded the heart rate sensors in the trackers. Owners of all Fitbit tools will have the ability to make use of the new attribute, which the business said it intends to “motivate individuals to accept a much more consistent workout routine in order to accomplish their fitness objectives”. You can choose how many days per week you hope to exercise and the type of activities you want to count towards your goals. Users will still be able to select their own activities, but SmartTrack will start working if they are active for 15 minutes or longer. Both the iOS and Windows app have also been updated to include the new exercise goals feature. These innovative features will also be available on all new Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge trackers. Fitbit has stated an Android upgrade is coming soon. To activate the update on your Fitbit Charge HR, use Exercise Mode; to activate on your Fitbit Surge, use the multi-sport modes.