Add Yardwork to the exercise shortcut list

[pampette]

Add Yardwork to Exercises and break it down with Pruning Mowing and Raking …. add active energy/ calories

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[LizzyFitbit]

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[Denholm]

Agreed. Yardwork would be a great addition. A lot of calories are burned when raking and prepping the yard for winter.

[pampette]

Maybe even Snow Shoveling too! ❤️

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[examindlife]

I agree. I often rack up 10k steps gardening or snow shoveling. This would be a great addition because it reminds people that there are many ways to be active. I might also add household chores like vacuuming.

[FishBait]

I would also like to see the yardwork categories suggested by pampette. Otherwise, what do I pick?

[Lissa429]

Yes! Please! I spend most of the spring weeding and gardening... Working up a sweat and using muscles I don't use at other times. 

[jenny2080]

Please consider adding this feature! Or at least allow users to rename the exercise details. Once the activity and time is logged it will pull your steps and heart rate and assign it. It would just be nice to be able to accurately describe the activity for better personal tracking. The same goes for any type of exercise as those are limited as well. 

Thank you in advance!

[walkski1]

I do a lot of heavy yardwork like pruning bushes, pulling weeds, digging holes for plants, fixing irrigation system. It doesn't appear I get much in the way of credit for such activity other than some steps. Some days I spend 3 or 4 hours doing such things. Missing a lot of calories burned etc. in my dashboard. Suggest adding yardwork activit

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @walkski1, thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about adding Yardwork to the Exercise app with us. Because this product feedback was already requested in this board, I’ve moved your post here. Please support this product feedback idea by adding your vote, this helps our developers to keep tracking its popularity and demand over time.

[Joel6996]

I was outside raking leaves. My Fitbit thinks I was swimming. Hilarious!!

[Guy_]

Hi @Joel6996 - good one!

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @Joel6996, thanks for taking the time to share this product feedback about adding yardwork to the Exercise app list with us. I noticed this product feedback was already requested on this board, so I’ve moved your post here. Please support this product feedback by adding your vote, this helps our developers to keep tracking its popularity and demand over time.