Pedometers And Elliptical Machines

[barry1010]

Will a pedometer accurately count steps when using an elliptical machine?

Apparently an expensive smartwatch doesn't.  Any ideas welcomed

[ToraToraTora]

some might but it depends on the impact nature of walking so on the elliptical there is no impact. If it's a sensitive accelerometer it might.

[barry1010]

Thanks, TTT.  The app I use used to count steps but that feature has been removed 

[PsalmEquipt]

According to Wellable Activity Converter,
https://www.wellable.co/activity-converter
a twenty-minute elliptical workout is equivalent to 3800 to 4100 steps.
Step counts are calculated using the metabolic equivalent for the task (MET), which compares the effort required for various exercises.

[barry1010]

Thank you, Psalm, that is useful to know