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This study aimed to monitor the daily PA and analyse its evolution over time in a cohort of PWH using a commercial activity tracker. In addition, this work analyses the relationship between PA levels, demographics, and joint health status, as well as the acceptance and adherence to the activity tracker. Twenty-six PWH were asked to wear a Fitbit Charge HR for 13 weeks. According to the steps\/day in the first week, data were divided into two groups: Active Group (AG; \u226510,000 steps\/day) and Non-Active Group (NAG; &lt;10,000 steps\/day). Correlations between PA and patient characteristics were studied using the Pearson coefficient. Participants\u2019 user experience was analysed with a questionnaire. The 10,000 steps\/day was reached by 57.7% of participants, with 12,603 (1525) and 7495 (1626) being the mean steps\/day of the AG and NAG, respectively. In general, no significant variations (p &gt; 0.05) in PA levels or adherence to wristband were produced. Only the correlation between very active minutes and arthropathy was significant (r = \u22120.40, p = 0.045). Results of the questionnaire showed a high level of satisfaction. In summary, PWH are able to comply with the PA recommendations, and the Fitbit wristband is a valid tool for a continuous and long-term monitoring of PA. 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