Add Interval Training Timer (HIIT) That Buzzes at a Certain Pace

[Lins923]

Hello,
I'm excited about the new products. I am a run/walker, and in training for my recent marathon, a friend had a garmin watch that vibrated at certain intervals. (Ex: if I wanted to have a pace of 3min run/1min walk it would vibrate at those intervals to keep me on track).

Moderator edit: updated title for clarity, merged related suggestions

[Opivali]

I agree, but there needs to be some simple ones that are presets and also ones we set up with our own timings. The simple one would be the standard recovery interval for set exercises.

[CHEECH88]

Allow us to set up time intervals where Fitbit will tell you when to run vs when to walk.

[Jonintheboxx]

Agree with secher and Opivali, I do HIIT three times a week as well as distance kayak training. As I change the HIIT to suit the needs of that day, and have about three set times for my kayaking, having standard presets as well as programmable ones would be of major benefit. (When I bought the surge I was also hoping that interval traing would be added to it sooner or later)

[Grease]

Same here I run the Galloway method. I want the ability to set an time based interval. Would be nice to customize this however needed- 7 minutes buzz 1 minute buzz 7 minute buzz 1 minute...

[LolaBelle]

That is the one feature that most runners need that is not present on the surge but is on the garmin. It is a basic feature on my timex (non-gps) watch, with customizable intervals (e.g., run 30 sec, walk 45 sec, or 3 min: 1 min).  This is a critical feature for those just starting out and it is really a pain to have to either wear a second watch or carry a phone with that app...  Please, please please add this feature.

[jazzinthed]

I would love to see programable intervals possible on the charge / charge hr too!

[Sjoera]

I had actually expected this feature to be available on the Surge. I just bought it and I'm very disappointed to see it's not there.

[Sjoera]

YES! I was surprised and dissapointed to see that it was not already there. I bought the Surge so I would not have to take my phone with me anymore when I go running (I use Runkeeper). Runkeeper nicely tells you when the next interval is starting. If the Surge would do that too, that would be a real help.

[mrfuzz]

This is one of those things that is making me think of returning my surge and switching to a Garmin. Also how can you make a watch without a stopwatch timer?

My whole reason for getting the Surge was to ditch my phone and heart rate strap. It could do so much more than it does with some firmware updates.

[LolaBelle]

Sent from my iPad

[marilync1266]

+1 for Interval Timer - This is a much needed feature!  I'm considering returning my surge because I primarily use it for rur/walking - I would prefer not to have my watch for gps and then use my phone for intervals.  

[johnnymillion]

Reminder: make sure you're actually using the VOTE button when commenting here to make sure Fitbit sees how many want this feature. Right now there are only 66 votes.

[SuziAck]

I would like an interval timer that can vibrate and let me know its time to drink water! 

[PowIdaho]

 Something like Runtastic has would be great. You can build your own intervals.

[bradw1]

I mocked something up for this (my request was for the Charge, but it could be added to all)

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Requests/Countdown-Mode-for-Charge-HR/idi-p/636323

[flyballgal]

Vote on this thread, it has a bit more traction:

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Requests/Intervals/idi-p/572899

[flyballgal]

I think this thread has more traction for this suggestion:

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Requests/Intervals/idi-p/572899

[flyballgal]

You may want to vote on this thread too, same suggestion and has more votes:

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Requests/Intervals/idi-p/572899

[inoki]

I really want this feature to be available on the Surge.

This function will be more useful for any situation.(Ex. Examination simulatoin,periodically remedy,and so on)

[JJBowie]

This would be an awesome addition - lots of runners (& others) use intervals to torch fat. CHARGE could vibrate every 10/20secs over a set period (4 mins for Tabata for eg).

Please add this feature!

[JoT]

Would love this - if it could be set on computer (low intensity interval alternating with a high intensity interval). A buzz on the wrist to change intervals would be so much easier than having to keep checking a timer.

[WolfRhan]

I would like to see this - perhaps on Surge it could give directions such as Walk, Run, Sprint etc.

Perhaps able to select from a few user programmed sessions for active day, rest (light) day, progression etc.

[KarinP]

It also like to see it on the chargeHR, if possible.

[ebremler]

I think a timer option on the Charge would be great, i do indoor climbing and one our workouts is based on short intervals (seconds and minutes), today i need to cary why iphone with me...

[nikki_i]

please please please implement this so i can leave my forerunner at home!