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.

Moderator edit: Edited title for clarity and added labels.

[Sulindy]

Wow! I’m really surprised this request has been going since 2015!! 

I’ve been using the Fitbit One and I love it, but now Fitbit have discontinued it and I’m worried about it breaking so as a backup I’m looking at the Versa.

As it will be a big upgrade I’m hoping to finally record my rowing exercise, so I was disappointed to find that it was not included in the list of sports. 

Apple Watch even included it on their list, so I’m puzzled why Fitbit didn’t considering they promote to be more sport oriented. 

Please Fitbit listen to your customers request and finally add rowing...

[gryphiniii]

I echo that vote for adding Rowing to Fitbit exercise list!

[AmandaB73]

Personally I think a more public outpouring of our views on this on twitter might just get more re notice taken plus people considering buying a fitbit can see how this basic option on every other brand isn’t on fitbit and they don’t even listen to it’s customers! Power of the people’s voice! 

[xdptoddx]

really surprised that stationary rowing isn't on this.  i see comments from 4 years ago with people requesting this.  my wife's garmin fenix has a specific settling for stationary rowing and it's invaluable since we train on our concept 2 2-3x a week outside the gym. does anyone know what the status of this is?

[SunsetRunner]

Yes, Fitbit is still sitting on the request. They need to fix the app background and fonts first so that the heart rate is easily seen while on the treadmill.

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[gryphiniii]

Rowing Community: Would we be well served to band together and try to vote more regularly for Fitbit to consider adding Rowing and Stationary Rowing to the Exercise lineup?  The site says that it takes note of votes, so I am trying to vote as I see these comments. I like my Fitbit and want to use it to gather data on my favorite exercise choices. 

[SunsetRunner]

Sounds good to me and makes sense. Are you willing to coordinate the votes?

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[gryphiniii]

I guess I am still part of the problem and not solution because no, but did you go to top and vote on this topic today?

i rowed 7.5 km this morning. I respond to work week hustle challenge. Create rowing challenge?

[BelgianJoe]

Again people, don't waste your time on this forum.   It's obvious Fitbit doesn't care, since this request is over 4 years old.   

This forum is for people who bought the item and are stuck with it.   

Fitbit only cares about those who are looking to purchase...

They might listen if you post reviews on Amazon, Best buy and other similar sites..

[SunsetRunner]

You are so right. Companies now like to manage their advertising hype to sell the product. People buy the products and then they have so called communities to control damage limitation. Fitbit is no better or worse than it’s competitors. We are suckers for being taken in by their hype and buy their products.

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[WaCox]

Sorry, I really don't where to go next. SO many people requesting it for so
long!

[gryphiniii]

Go to the top of this list and vote for the topic again.

[SunsetRunner]

3 years and 1400 unhappy clients motivated enough to find this post and vote, when are you going to release a proper rowing tracker (distance, time/500m, etc)? current Ionic user, but unlikely future costumer.

[gryphiniii]

I use the bike option under exercise,and like my bike rides, I start and stop manually. When done I have the GPS map result and a pretty accurate measure of time, effort, and distance. I would like to be able to change the label/title from bike to row when done, but only run, walk,& bike can have GPS results the last time I tried. Hope that Fitbit can make Row an option under exercise, just as they added bike. 

[hadamah]

Please add indoor rowing machine. You added treadmill and elliptical as well as spinning, so this is the last cardio machine remaining. 

[gryphiniii]

well said.

[Reezam]

Unlikely future user here too.

[Forder600]

Gave up with Fitbit last year. The term ‘hitting your head against a brick wall’ springs to mind. If they don’t take any notice of their customers they don’t deserve to be in business. Now have a Garmin and monitoring my rowing just fine. The technology is there so there are no excuses.

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[Reezam]

Perhaps we should all move to Garmin. My Versa has stopped syncing without
me turning somersault every couple of days and I can't be bothered with
fixing that anymore. Thing is a just a novelty watch.

[SunsetRunner]

My experience is all these fitness trackers/ watches are just expensive toy’s for us gadget freaks to spend money for short time gain.

I had a Garmin Vivosmart HR+ and had no end of issues and finally it stopped syncing with app on the phone so I am trying out Fitbit Charge 3.

They are all as good or as bad as each other.

Go for the one you like the look of and enjoy while it functionality lasts.

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[Annewithane]

How about adding badminton, kayaking, rowing?

These are becoming more popular sports in many communities now. Also Stand up paddling.

Are you working on adding any of these choices? Soon?

[fracmo]

It would be great to have an Exercise app for rowing.  I use the erg in the gym as well as row with a crew club. I currently use the Workout app but I am not sure how accurate it is.  I have to use the Bike or Run app if I want to use GPS.  There really should be an option for this as stationary rowers (ergs) and club rowing is gaining in popularity. 

[AlexandraFitbit]

Hello @fracmo ! Thanks for sharing this suggestion, I moved it to this similar post so you can add your vote to it. Please keep sharing your ideas with us!

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Annewithane! Great suggestion, I've moved it into a similar request, feel free to add your comments here. You might be interested on checking these suggestions: Add Badminton and Add Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddle Boarding as an Exercise Shortcut.

See you around. 

[amafi]

An erg rowing option for the Charge 3 would be most welcome!