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When will Reformer Pilates be added as an exercise you can track in the app?

‎05-27-2018 12:27

‎05-27-2018 12:27

Hey everyone, I am a recent fitbit convert and loving it. My only grumble is that the choice of exercises you can 'log' is quite limited. I know Reformer Pilates isn't step based so it's hard to track, but surely it wouldn't be hard to add it as a separate exercise that you can log, alongside yoga and beginners mat pilates. It really is a different thing, and the calorie burn is totally different as a result. How do you get fitbit to add a new option? Thanks! 

https://www.livestrong.com/article/304328-how-many-calories-can-you-burn-using-a-pilates-reformer/ 

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/x-reasons-why-pilates-will-make-your-life-better-11...

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‎05-27-2018 16:14

‎05-27-2018 16:14

Hi @MPoll,

 

At this link, you can officially propose adding this type of pilates to Fitbit.

Work out...eat... sleep...repeat!
Dave | California

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‎05-28-2018 13:00

In response to WavyDavey

‎05-28-2018 13:00

Why not use workout mode. Then set up a custom exercise. Then you can rename it on your Dashboard when it syncs.

 

If they add it this will work for now.

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Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android

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‎05-28-2018 13:13

In response to WendyB

‎05-28-2018 13:13

@WendyB wrote:

Why not use workout mode.

Problem is: we don’t know whether @MPoll has a Fitbit that will let her log exercises on her device (e.g. Ionic, Charge 2) or one that doesn’t support that feature (e.g. Alta HR). If supported, I agree logging it as WORKOUT makes sense.

Dominique | Finland

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‎05-28-2018 13:15

In response to Dominique

‎05-28-2018 13:15

That's true. Post is not clear @Dominique

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Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android

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‎05-28-2018 13:26

In response to Dominique

‎05-28-2018 13:26

Hey, I should have said it’s an Alta HR! Not sure if that means this option is not available?
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‎05-29-2018 10:18

In response to Dominique

‎05-29-2018 10:18

@Dominique wrote:
@WendyB wrote:

Why not use workout mode.

Problem is: we don’t know whether @MPoll has a Fitbit that will let her log exercises on her device (e.g. Ionic, Charge 2) or one that doesn’t support that feature (e.g. Alta HR). If supported, I agree logging it as WORKOUT makes sense.

If there's enough effort involved it may just auto-track it as a workout or sport and then you could go back and rename it.  I let everything except weight lifting auto track (mostly I'm lazy and/or forgetful to start/stop) and then go back and rename it later.

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