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Using four commercially available fitness bands (Garmin Vivofit2\u2122, Fitbit Flex\u2122, Up3\u2122 and Microsoft Band\u2122), we studied 30 older people with varying ambulatory abilities. We videotaped participants walking and compared the videotaped step count with the fitness band counts. Only 5 of the 30 participants had accurate readings within a \u00b120\u2009percent accuracy for all four bands. There was no relationship between the step speed and accuracy of the fitness bands. Participants using walkers and walking sticks had none of the bands that met the \u00b120\u2009percent accuracy. Canes were more variable with accuracy. 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