Rowing/Stationary Rowing Machine Exercise Shortcut

[Donnaj415]

Considering most of the important cardio equipment is represented in the Exercise list, I think it's more than justifiable to add a stationary rowing machine to the list. Almost every gym in America contains at least one or more Concept 2 rower as it is a total body and low impact method of Cardio. It's one of my favorites and I'm sure I am not the only user that is a bit disappointed that is not represented.

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[athiker80]

I know that my Charge 2 records my row as "steps" and I include the meters as kilometers in my log book. I see cardio/fat burn but I would love to have it sync with no extra input from me. Maybe with enough community input we'll get that option.

[Jamtaz]

If you could add outdoor rowing and paddling that would be good too!

[Johnbriggs6]

I have a fit bit blaze and use it for running an bike now really need the blaze to feature rowing.  It's such a good product but really needs a rowing feature

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[pabloalcm]

Add indoor Rowing please

[j3sc5]

want it too, would be a great feature for a great piece of exercice gear. thx fitbit team!

[Jack27]

I have a Charge 2 and it seems crazy to me that there is no facility for indoor rowing or cycling which must be 2 of the most frequently used pieces of gym equipment. I use workout mode to track these. The bike seems pretty accurate to me but I feel on rowing Fitbit is way out on calories burned. The Concept 2 rower gives a figure of 90 calories for me over  5 minutes whereas the Charge 2 indicates a maximum of 60 calories. By the effort I put in plus heart rate readings I am pretty sure the rower is more accurate.

[SunsetRunner]

Yes please, rowing machine shortcut would be really awesome. This is my daily exercise these days.

[Elkinsecon]

Ditto. The Concept 2 rower and my cross country skiis are my two main forms of winter excercise and my Charge 2 doesn't capture either of them! My Charge 2 is pretty much useless to me until April.

[bluefish67]

Please add rowing machine to the activity list, if you can have Elliptical why not Rowing. Every fittnes program i watch shows people working out on indoor rowers, come on fitbit developers 🙂

[Jack27]

Thanks for your comments let's hope we can see these thoughts taken care of.

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[ProfMF]

I support the addition of a rowing category.

[evelena]

Agree.  I use a WaterRower and it is the best exercise there is.  I have no way to determine how many calories burned to add to my activity log.  Since fitbit can track heartrate and has additional info like weight, height, and age, it ought to be possible to use exercise mode, choose rowing, have the fitbit record heartrate during activity time, and then estimate calories burned.

[Jack27]

Thank you for your support. Let's hope something happens.

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[johnandrewriley]

To resolve this problem they would first need to solve the fact that the band does not accurately track heart rate while rowing. I guess this is because of the wrist movement. I sent mine back!!!!

John

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[JTibs]

Please add rowing!

[SunsetRunner]

Will you add rowing as an available type of workout option?  I have a Concept 2 rower at home, but there isn't a good way to track it on the Charge 2.  I'm sure there are people that use rowing machines at gyms that would like this option too. Pretty please!!!!!

[Rickydee]

I agree. I can track most of my exercising, but rowing is not available. Rowing is more popular than ever these days and should be easy enough for the developers to include. 

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@Johnbriggs6 wrote:

I have a fit bit blaze and use it for running an bike now really need the blaze to feature rowing.  It's such a good product but really needs a rowing feature

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[Oojit]

Rowing is my primary indoor cardio workout.

Please add it as an option ,choosing other exercises just doesn't match the calories burned.

[athiker80]

15 positive comments and no reply from FIT BIT. I also wish the Charge 2 was waterproof like the Blaze and Surge. Come on FIT BIT get on the bandwagon!

[Paul1967]

Please put this option on the charge 2. 

[Loboribi]

Another person asking for rowing to be an option! And for it to count as steps would be fantastic. I'm motivated by challenging my friends and even if I row for an hour it looks to them like I did nothing. I find I lose my motivation.

[Paul1967]

Hi. I've just got my fitbit and rowing machine. I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes about 5 months ago so have decided to do all I can to get into shape. Would be great if they would add it.


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[Sorcerers]

I hope Fitbit can support rowing (machine) as an execise. When I row, I get step numbers and heart rate. I suppose Fitbit more or less has some idea that it's moving horizontally. I think this should be enough for Fitbit to call it rowing and give correct calorie calculation. This function could be REALLY REALLY HELPFUL to a lot of people!

[klt107]

Yes, please add rowing!

[K16Man]

This type of training machine is used by so many so why is it not included? Please include ASAP