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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[RowToLive]

Don't bother, this is an old post and Fitbit is NOT doing anything about it

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[JTMasters]

I agree with this comment. Come on Fitbit, get a grip. This has been going on for years. I must now consider dumping my Fitbit for a Garmin.

I do 50 minutes per day on the rower. It is my main exercise.

Please, please, sort this out.

[crobinator]

It makes no sense. All caps are on purpose. :S Grr.

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[DellaGL]

Please add rowing to the exercide shortcuts.  

[OggyC]

Hi, good suggestion but I think that might be a bit hard implement but good luck on votes!

[jmcsd]

I would also like to see my Charge 2 and dashboard add "Rowing Machine" or, ideally Concept2!

Thanks for considering this addition.

[Benshaw627]

do you use the concept 2 online log book? if so then log into this and link it up to fitbit, this send the calories and distance date to the fitbit app, put your fitbit in excercise mode during the workout then delete that excercise when syncing then you get the heart rate data on the rowing workout, its not as good as being able to connect to concept but its a work around. Heres how you connect the two https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/rowingmusings.wordpress.com/2017/05/18/concept-2-logbook-now-exports-...

[Rich_Laue]

@crobinator please read the guidelines again.. Just like on any other board/forum all caps is considered yelling and a disrespect of your fellow Fitbit users. 

If you want to emphasize something there is the bold, underline, italic font and the color could also be changed.. 

[WaterRowerElder]

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[Aisha88]

If you add it it'll be a great help !

[SandiVand]

I use an indoor rower (concept 2) and got the Fitbit as a present. But what’s the point if it doesn’t even recognize indoor rowing as an exercise? Especially when the competition does.  What’s really amazing is Fitbit telling customers to contact the indoor rowing company.  Come on guys “step” up your game. 

[WaCox]

I recommend the feature on the Concept 2 online logbook that allows it to
sync with the Fitbit once you enter your daily rowing. I've been using
their logbook for a couple years anyway so the added feature of it syncing
with the Fitbit was a win win for me. Also, super fun to look back at the
meters I've rowed (and I put in the calories burned, off my machine, so
THAT is gratifying, too!). AND, you should try the Concept 2 Challenges.
Super fun and part of a HUGE rowing community!
Row on!
WaCox

[SDNewbie]

I too would like to see indoor rowing added to  activities.

[LadyBirdUK]

I use a water rower.  It is my only form of exercise other than walking.  To say that there isn’t a specific surge option for it is disappointing to say the least.  Please can this be added as a feature.  Using the generic workout option just isn’t cutting it.  Many thanks.  

[badgweeg]

I desperately want a rowing machine exercise shortcut added! I have psoriatic arthritis and have limited options with cardio; rowing and swimming are my two best and most often used workouts. Just upgraded Charge 2 to an Ionic and have swimming checked; would really appreciate rowing added to the list. 

[O_wen_wen]

The next update I would really love the possibility to choose a rowing machine as a workout it's my plays can track the difference between a spin cycle and a biking cycle that I think it can track rowing and Reps of rowing and distance traveled in rowing or on a rowing machine

[orson_kart]

Very much agree that the Charge 2 needs an option to select rowing. My Concept2 is my main exercise in the winter months, so it'd be ace to be able to track my sessions in the app.

[khungusexpert]

I have a Flex and am considering upgrading to a Charge 2. I row a lot and this is pretty much a deal breaker for me, as there are other trackers that will automatically detect rowing. It's a pretty simple set of movements so I don't see why others can do it but Fitbit can't. I really like my old Flex and would love to replace it with another Fitbit. 

A lot of people get incentives from their insurance companies or employers to exercise but will only accept what's automatically tracked. Manually entering exercises negates the point of having a tracker. I can manually enter it with my Flex.  

[fdouglis]

Adding my name to the list of requests for auto-recognizing rowing as an exercise. It is my primary exercise!

[ThomasMolin]

How can we get Fitbit to listening to what we whant? At least recognised and give a answer that it will or not be implemented. Ignoring is bad. 

[Turbodave]

They seem to be tone deaf.

David

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[ElegantScience]

Excellent point. I’m only replying because I posted about this months ago -
but gave up, and forgot unsubscribe from Fitbit forums. So this will be my
last post here.

SO.... I got so fed up, I gave my Fitbit to my sister. I then went out and
bought mys Ltd the new Series 3 Apple Watch. It tracks rowing 🙂

[Teddy_Salad]

I work out out at a dedicated rowing studio. Nearly every day. A rowing feature is needed for the Ionic. But it sure doesn’t seem like Fitbit agrees. Kicking myself for not researching this issue more thoroughly before buying the Ionic.

[gryphiniii]

Using Surge. Like GPS tracking of bike. Would like same for rowing. Was using Workout, but no GPS map. Thought about using Bike and asking for adding rowing to editing activity, but why not add a duplicate to Bike titled Rowing? For my time on the water. 

[SunsetRunner]

Can you guys add rowing to the exercise choices? Water and/or machine. Thanks