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Challenges not Based on Steps, eg. Sports, Stairs, Active Mins

Status: Released (Premium) Submitted by on ‎02-27-2017 20:39
1,017 Comments (1,017 New)

It would be nice to have different types of challenges that aren't solely based on getting our steps in. 

For instance, the number of active minutes in a day, loss challenge, calories, water consumption. Some activities don't count steps such as cycling, skiing or skateboard.  I would like to be able to compete against my friends while doing other activities.  

 

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1,017 Comments
Jay_me13
First Steps
‎03-19-2017 20:31
‎03-19-2017 20:31

Absolutely needed (especially activity min challenges)!! This way everyone can work out the way that works for them and can paricpate! In my mind, this is a MUST HAVE!

Thanks!

AtticusK
First Steps
‎03-19-2017 22:02
‎03-19-2017 22:02

Hi looking forward to the sleep challenge. Looks like it's been three years in the making... Hope you guys add it this year!

grace.oneill
Jogger
‎03-20-2017 11:17
‎03-20-2017 11:17

Please introduce this!! Would be great in either a friends challenge like the workweek hustle or a longer challenge such as the NYC marathon - could be climbing the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty or three Sydney harbour bridge for example - think this would be a great addition to the app

grace.oneill
Jogger
‎03-20-2017 11:23
‎03-20-2017 11:23

Love all of these ideas! Any of these would be a great addition - the weight challenge would definitely give me the little push to splash out the extra for the Aria scale (I've been thinking about it for a while but haven't quite had the incentive at the price it currently is)

SunsetRunner
Not applicable
‎03-20-2017 11:32
‎03-20-2017 11:32

How about a 30 day step challenge??

lisa5589
First Steps
‎03-20-2017 14:33
‎03-20-2017 14:33

That would be great if they could do that!

lisa5589
First Steps
‎03-20-2017 14:39
‎03-20-2017 14:39

I hope they implement some of these ideas!

Dyl.H93
First Steps
‎03-20-2017 14:46
‎03-20-2017 14:46

These are all the suggestions I've been looking to be implemented! The activity challenge especially. CrossFit is not very heavy in the cardio department, so an hour class doesn't usually produce many steps as someone who walked or ran for an hour.

 

Hopefully these are added soon! 

 

Thanks!

Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-20-2017 14:48
‎03-20-2017 14:48
You & me both

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Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-20-2017 14:50
‎03-20-2017 14:50
A 30 day step challenge would be cool

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Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-20-2017 14:53
‎03-20-2017 14:53

I actually got my Fitbit Aria scale for free with my Air Miles points. Definitely a good purchase.

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Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-20-2017 19:32
‎03-20-2017 19:32

agreed. We need different types of challenges. 

Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-20-2017 19:55
‎03-20-2017 19:55

I hope this gets implemented. 

physiomonika
Jogger
‎03-21-2017 18:10
‎03-21-2017 18:10

You are totally right. I feel it should be based on the active minutes/activities done. I travel on my bike for 10 miles a day for work, then go to swim, climb, gym. None of it is recorded! And just the people who run on treadmill for an hour daily win the challenge? Doesn't make any sense to me! What do you guys think?

SunsetRunner
Not applicable
‎03-23-2017 06:44
‎03-23-2017 06:44

YES! Where are the calorie Challenges???

Violetblues1
Jogger
‎03-23-2017 09:16
‎03-23-2017 09:16

Yes, please!

Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-23-2017 19:21
‎03-23-2017 19:21

I agree. Fitbit has had the same challenges for far too long. I've submitted multiple feature ideas just hoping to get something new. Good luck to you!

Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-24-2017 08:28
‎03-24-2017 08:28

I'm on board with you too. We need more variety and options. 

achow
First Steps
‎03-24-2017 20:54
‎03-24-2017 20:54

I think it would be great to have challenges a combination of calorie, steps, and active minutes! 

Tamble2002
First Steps
‎03-24-2017 22:44
‎03-24-2017 22:44

YES! Please please add a water challenge! I need more motivation! A challenge such as: who completed their water goal for the day? Who completed their water goal every day that week? Etc...

SunsetRunner
Not applicable
‎03-25-2017 06:36
‎03-25-2017 06:36

How about a custom challenge feature to where we can create a challenge based on what we decide. Note sure on how you decide on what features you decide but anyone who would like this feature then reply or like this post so we can push for the change.

Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-25-2017 07:11
‎03-25-2017 07:11

Yelworc06, I am up for custom challenges too. I've always liked the idea of customizing due to the various fitness levels of people. This way, we could create a difficult challenge for the insanely fit individuals. Everybody wins.

SunsetRunner
Not applicable
‎03-25-2017 08:40
‎03-25-2017 08:40
I've submitted an idea I'll post a link https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Feature-Suggestions/Custom-challenge/idi-p/1895248
Like it so we push for this feature

Chris Rowley
Lueck767
Tempo Runner
‎03-25-2017 11:14
‎03-25-2017 11:14

Agreed. We need more challenges!

Latauti
Jogger
‎03-26-2017 17:48
‎03-26-2017 17:48
I hope fitbit developers will even consider these ideas & soon!
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