The Fitbit Versa 4 does not natively track cadence (steps per minute) or stride length during runs. While it offers a variety of fitness tracking features, including heart rate monitoring, automatic exercise tracking, and multiple exercise modes, it lacks the advanced running metrics found in some other devices, such as the Garmin or Apple Watch.
Cadence Tracking
The Versa 4 does not provide specific cadence data. Cadence is typically measured using advanced motion sensors that analyze how many steps a runner takes per minute. While the device uses accelerometers to track movement, it does not display cadence metrics directly during running activities[4].Stride Length Tracking
Stride length can be adjusted manually in the Fitbit app based on user input. The device calculates distance by multiplying the number of steps taken by the user's predefined stride length. This stride length can be set for both walking and running activities through the app settings. However, the Versa 4 does not automatically adjust stride length based on running data; rather, it relies on user-defined values or GPS data from previous runs to estimate this metric[2][8].When using GPS, the Versa 4 can evaluate running data to update stride length automatically over time, but this feature is limited compared to more specialized running watches that offer detailed metrics and insights into running form and efficiency[3][4]. Users are encouraged to run at a comfortable pace for at least 10 minutes to allow for better data collection if they wish to rely on GPS for stride length adjustments[3].
In summary, while the Fitbit Versa 4 provides basic fitness tracking capabilities, it does not track cadence or provide detailed stride length metrics as part of its standard features. Users seeking comprehensive running insights might need to consider more advanced fitness trackers.
Citations:[1] https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitbit-versa-4-review/
[2] https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Other-Versa-Smartwatches/How-to-adjust-my-stride-length-on-Versa/td-p/2753157
[3] https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Other-Versa-Smartwatches/Stride-length-question/td-p/4104411
[4] https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/fitbit-versa-4
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm6hhVPrB_I
[6] https://support.google.com/fitbit/answer/15400594?hl=en
[7] https://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/products/fitbit-versa-4-smartwatch
[8] https://support.google.com/fitbit/answer/14237111?hl=en
[9] https://www.reddit.com/r/fitbit/comments/1e5e9dw/issues_with_recording_distance/