Improve running audio exercises on the Fitbit app

[Nicca]

I wish that they could give an overhaul on some of the running audio exercises. It's not easy to get motivated by listening to the trainer/instructor without motivational music to keep you going. Some have uptempo music that keeps you motivated to move and go a bit faster than you normally would, and some are just talking and repeated audio. Please be kind and make it more fun by adding music to the audio so I can enjoy running more. An example is trainer Wes, I hope that's his name, his Progressive Running program come with music that motivates me, even though he says to take it down sometimes, I just wanna keep running...irunning... I do wish that they others that are without music and just talking gets an improvement...🙏

Moderator edit: Subject for clarity.

[t.parker]

@Nicca why don't you play your favourite music from any music streaming app (Spotify or any other) or player on your mobile? On my phone (Samsung Galaxy S22+) it works for me (I can play music from Spotify and run audio workout). I don't do Fitbit's audio running workouts (they aren't great) but I gave it a go to see if playing my own music from Spotify in the background works and it does indeed. I normally don't run with music because it disturbs my cadence (my feet tend to synchronize with the beat which is counterproductive and increases the risk of injury). I believe there are more runners like that so having a choice is better than opting for one solution (if I did Fitbit's running workouts I would skip those with music in).

[Nicca]

Great, thank you. I'll try at out on my next run!🏃‍:female_sign:

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[RodrigoMFitbit · Accepted solution]

@t.parker Thank you very much for your input and own personal experience. I had never thought that synchronizing my run or walk to the beat could be contraproductive. Makes a lot of sense. Thanks again!

@Nicca Welcome back to the forums. I hope you are having a good day so far. Thanks for your feedback about the running audio exercises. I can see your point of view and it makes sense to me. I suggest you post your comments under the "product feedback" board (click here) so other members of the Community can comment and vote for it. This is the best way to make your voice heard. Our development team is constantly reviewing this board to improve our products in the direction our users suggest. Thanks in advance!