Hit 10,000 steps by 9 AM today and it felt weird

I woke up at 5:30 to catch an early flight out of Atlanta and ended up walking all over the airport terminal because my gate kept changing. Before I even sat down on the plane my phone buzzed saying I hit 10,000 steps, which usually takes me until dinner time. Has anyone else had a morning where your routine just completely screws with your normal numbers?

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betty_wells1d ago

Nope, 10,000 steps by 9 AM means your phone is counting wrong.

kelly.charlie1d ago

Saw a study somewhere that said phones in pants pockets can add up to 30% extra steps from just normal walking around. Something about the way the sensor picks up hip movement or whatever. Also heard that if you're on a bumpy bus or train ride, that can jack up the count big time. So yeah, 10k by 9am seems fishy unless you're pacing around your kitchen for three hours straight.

miller.rowan1d agoMost Upvoted

Honestly I think part of that study was about how different pockets change the swing. If you're carrying your phone in a front pocket vs back pocket the sensor picks up way more jostling from your leg. But yeah bumpy transit can definitely cheat the count.