Poor step count from Suunto 7

[MattyRoss]

Hi first post and I’m sure this question has been asked before.
I have had a a Suunto 7 for just under a week and I’m frustrated with the step counter. I cut the grass yesterday front and back and only managed 152 steps. Is this an issue with the watch that it’s not very sensitive?
I wear the watch on my dominant hand so would expect to see more than 152 steps. Can the sensitivity be increased?
Any help and advice would be appreciated
TIA

[Mff73]

@mattyross
Cut the grass = hands on the mower handlebar?
Watch measures steps estimated by hands movements. So I guess in this situation you can’t get better measurements.

[Randy Penn]

Unless you were holding the lawnmower with only your non-dominant hand, that probably explains it. Counting steps with a watch is not an exact science, but I believe your arm must be swinging and/or the watch must sense a rhythmic vibration as you walk in order for a step to be counted.

[MattyRoss]

@mff73 I understand that but but wasn’t always walking round holding the lawnmower I was doing other things.
I didn’t have issues with my fitbit. I guess I’m going to have to walk round with a bit more sway
So no way on the suunto 7 to select dominant hand or improve sensitivity.
Thanks for the reply by the way

[Jamie BG]

@mattyross
As a general rule i find that in my normal/working day I do between 1000 to 1500 steps.
Pushing a pram or anything else where you are holding your arm out will reduce your step count.

i assume you have upated your profile in the suunto app on your watch, as that can also impact on calories and steps.