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Rowing/Stationary Rowing Machine Exercise Shortcut

Status: Released Submitted by on ‎01-11-2015 20:12
1,030 Comments (1,030 New)

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.

Moderator edit: Edited title for clarity and added labels.

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1,030 Comments
itzmashy
First Steps
‎06-03-2017 12:53
‎06-03-2017 12:53

Yes, a rowing button would be FANTASTIC. It would also be great if you can have a modifier option to disable step count while rowing because.. I'm rowing, not stepping.

Homebrw
Stepping Up
‎06-04-2017 14:46
‎06-04-2017 14:46

Yes please add rowing machine as a workout option.  Waterrower here.

ThomasMolin
Jogger
‎06-05-2017 01:42
‎06-05-2017 01:42

+1 for this rowing!

I just bought my first Fitbit had a Garmin before, and my old Garmin had Rowing!

I am disappointed over that it is lacking in FitBit!

This is a form for Feature Suggestions! (so FitBit should be reading this)

 

So a post from FitBit with A ETA or denied to implement would be given.....

What is the best to use when i am rowing until it is solved?

 

 

 

NineToTheSky
Strider
‎06-05-2017 04:38
‎06-05-2017 04:38

@ThomasMolin I just set it to 'workout'. It seems to be pretty accurate. But I'd still like a specific rowing mode! 

 

If you see my previous posts, I have said that there has never been any indication that anyone from Fitbit sees these posts - so don't hold your breath!

Jstook1214
First Steps
‎06-08-2017 18:58
‎06-08-2017 18:58

Please add rowing, it's my main source of cardio and I'd like an accurate reading for it

Blazerower
Stepping Up
‎06-10-2017 18:34
‎06-10-2017 18:34

Add rowing please.

SacredNothing
First Steps
‎06-11-2017 17:56
‎06-11-2017 17:56

Rowing Machine please!!

RichE70
First Steps
‎06-14-2017 06:47
‎06-14-2017 06:47
Please add indoor rowing.  Calibrating with Concept2 would be ideal.

 

ElegantScience
Stepping Up
‎06-14-2017 17:22
‎06-14-2017 17:22

Rowing – and Indoor Rowing in particular – is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. The rumor is that the Apple Watch will soon provide tracking for rowing on its Activity tracker. PLEASE do not Apple get ahead of Fitbit... I don't want to have to switch off to my Apple Watch (which I do not use for tracking exercise and activity) every time I get on my Concept 2 rower. It has become central to my life, and I'm amazed how many people each week (who I know or are merely acquainted with) are starting to row. Workarounds are okay for the Fitbit, but so far, it's been something I have to track separately from, or manually input it, which is a drag.

 

Given that I design software I know how hard it might be to track rowing, but here is a suggestion:

- Heart rate +

- Arm movement.

A "Rowing" setting on the Fitbit could base its measurement on arm movement, which could be calibrated by measuring each "drive" of the arms (and the hands/wrist on which the Fitbit resides). Specifically, there is a definite stop of the hands at the end of each drive, which could be easily tracked. (I created a diagram but apparently you can only post URLs to images, not the images themselves. Oh well).

 

Please, let's make it happen soon 🙂

eric790
First Steps
‎06-16-2017 21:45
‎06-16-2017 21:45

Yes.  Please adding ROWING as an option. 

It's a permanent fixture in any athletic training.

There are millions of rowers waiting to get in on this.

No  brainer.

 

thanks.

migas_xpt0
Stepping Up
‎06-18-2017 05:10
‎06-18-2017 05:10

I agree too! please add rowing machine shortcut on Charge 2

samkajo
Recovery Runner
‎06-21-2017 05:08
‎06-21-2017 05:08

Im a new user of charge 2 recovering from an extended period of ill health. Have started using a rowing machine so it would be very helpful to have this as a setting. Must admit I thought it was one of the basic groups so very surprised there is no preset for it. 

Alohali
First Steps
‎06-21-2017 18:42
‎06-21-2017 18:42

Another vote for adding rowing machine tracking option to Fitbit charge 2. 

SunsetRunner
Not applicable
‎06-22-2017 10:06
‎06-22-2017 10:06

GIVE US ROWING MACHINE TRACKING PLS!!

Cat Tongue

Maassie
First Steps
‎06-24-2017 12:21
‎06-24-2017 12:21

Row, row, row your boat, gently using the activity tracker, merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, adding rowing would fulfill my dream!

Jenky9r
First Steps
‎06-27-2017 13:32
‎06-27-2017 13:32

I also would like you to add rowing as an exercise for the charge 2. 

MusicalTrucker
First Steps
‎06-27-2017 14:15
‎06-27-2017 14:15

I regularly use my rowing machine but can't record this as exercise. Please can a rowing shortcut be included.

NtCheech
Jogger
‎06-27-2017 22:30
‎06-27-2017 22:30

I would really appreciate having "rowing" added to the list of activity shortcut choices.

NtCheech
Jogger
‎06-27-2017 22:37
‎06-27-2017 22:37

I am new to the world of FitBit. As a new user, I would really appreciate having "stationary rowing" or "rowing" added to the list of activity shortcuts for the Charge 2 HR.

NineToTheSky
Strider
‎06-28-2017 02:29
‎06-28-2017 02:29

In the Times yesterday there was a report saying that indoor rowing is one of the best forms of exercise - if done properly. So many people don't get the motion right. If the Charge 2 had a rowing mode I think it would remind people to get on the rowing machine.

Homebrw
Stepping Up
‎06-30-2017 14:23
‎06-30-2017 14:23

Plus 1

@Donnaj415 wrote:

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.

Moderator edit: Edited title for clarity and added labels.

 

Andy218
First Steps
‎07-04-2017 11:39
‎07-04-2017 11:39

Please add rowing as an exercise to Charge 2.  Linking to a concept 2 rower would be nice too although I use the erg logbook app for that.

atalanta
First Steps
‎07-07-2017 07:40
‎07-07-2017 07:40

Please add rowing as a category for the Charge 2.  My water rower is feeling neglected.

SunsetRunner
Not applicable
‎07-07-2017 08:18
‎07-07-2017 08:18

Add rowing please...

Maliyes
First Steps
‎07-10-2017 17:28
‎07-10-2017 17:28

Yes. Please add a rowing shortcut to the charge 2. 

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