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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.

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1,030 Comments
Homebrw
Stepping Up
‎09-15-2017 17:18
‎09-15-2017 17:18

Count me out too.  Done with Fitbit.  For good.  

 

Luckily I'm within the return period for the one I got my wife.

 

I'll tell everyone I know.

FitWaiheke
Jogger
‎09-16-2017 20:54
‎09-16-2017 20:54

Hi.

I have a Charge 2.

I too would like to see ROWING added to the list of trackable activities.

The addition should include STATIONARY ROWING as well as ON WATER telemetry.

 

Thanks.

Really hope to see this on an update soon. 🙂

 

Greg

 

JamesMucklow
Jogger
‎09-17-2017 08:54
‎09-17-2017 08:54

Just bought a concept 2, rowed and recorded it using the work out setting. Then went to edit this and could change the type of work of to indoor rowing, but could not enter the distance field to add this

 

mrbungalowtwc
Jogger
‎09-17-2017 23:21
‎09-17-2017 23:21

That's interesting.

How do you go about changing the workout to indoor rowing?

Moderator Edit: Personal info removed

NineToTheSky
Strider
‎09-17-2017 23:28
‎09-17-2017 23:28

In your list of workouts, on the right of the one you want to change, click on the symbol, and either put in whatever you want to call it or choose from the list of the ones you have previously created (if you have). You can only do this in the desktop website. 

Snaggs
First Steps
‎09-17-2017 23:34
‎09-17-2017 23:34
You can overwrite one of the preloaded ones, however all it measures is the time/duration of the exercise and your heart rate. You can't put distance, speed or other details.

Unfortunately Fitbit don't seem to be interested it changing this functioneven though there have been multiple requests from users.

Cheers
mrbungalowtwc
Jogger
‎09-17-2017 23:44
‎09-17-2017 23:44

Thank you for that.

Moderator Edit: Personal info removed

NineToTheSky
Strider
‎09-17-2017 23:55
‎09-17-2017 23:55

Just a small point, but you might not want to put all your personal
details out there for everyone to see! You can edit your previous posts. 

Snaggs
First Steps
‎09-17-2017 23:58
‎09-17-2017 23:58
Whoops, thanks!
533clive
Jogger
‎09-21-2017 06:19
‎09-21-2017 06:19

Another vote for getting rowing added, not that it seems like anyone at Fitbit cares!!!

 

Having now read through this post in entirety I'll be looking at other options..........

nuralja
First Steps
‎09-22-2017 05:50
‎09-22-2017 05:50

I would also like to see rowing as a shortcut!

JTMasters
First Steps
‎09-22-2017 09:49
‎09-22-2017 09:49
I agree.
thenightlilah
Stepping Up
‎09-22-2017 21:07
‎09-22-2017 21:07

so this was originally posted in 2015, and the moderator has just gotten back earlier this month 2017... so how about it? can we get a shortcut for the surge for this all-important exercise!?

Nigewatt
First Steps
‎09-23-2017 17:04
‎09-23-2017 17:04

I'd like to add my request and interest in a rowing exercise option. Both indoor and on the water. 

It would compete with or at least complement the tracking we already have from Concept2 on the indoor erg and from the Nielson - Kellerman (Speed Coach etc)

FitWaiheke
Jogger
‎09-23-2017 17:18
‎09-23-2017 17:18
Great.
Here's hoping that the developers take note.
TheDanimal
First Steps
‎09-25-2017 20:19
‎09-25-2017 20:19

Would love to see this

Glabmoris
Jogger
‎09-26-2017 13:21
‎09-26-2017 13:21

I rely on rowing for my winter cardio. It should've been an obvious choice compared to some of the current options. 

TheDanimal
First Steps
‎09-26-2017 15:54
‎09-26-2017 15:54
I've only had this FitBit for a day. Its pretty good, I like it, but if the
Garmin offers more exercise options, like Rowing and Golf, I may return
this and get a Garmin
AndrewStuart
Recovery Runner
‎10-05-2017 13:26
‎10-05-2017 13:26

I have just purchased the Ionic and I was disappointed to learn that an Indoor row feature was not available as a short cut or an actual work out in its own right. I am a recent convert coming from a Garmin VivoActive which does have this feature, really surprised especially as the request/ thread has been active since 2015. I like many others (coming of several knee operations, cannot run anymore and rowing gives me a killer cardio workout). Is there any chance this will be a feature?

 

Regards. Andrew

Proud2bBlack
Recovery Runner
‎10-05-2017 13:33
‎10-05-2017 13:33
I am sorry to say that it is my opinion that Fitbit does not wish to or care about their customers care and want.

I have been requesting this addition to Short Cuts since March and have read 100's of requests for this request. So I do not understand why Fitbit don't put their tech team to the task.

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Sevenseat
First Steps
‎10-05-2017 14:12
‎10-05-2017 14:12
Yesterday I bought a Garmin vivoactive3- so I’ve given up this fight.
Medwar
First Steps
‎10-09-2017 11:34
‎10-09-2017 11:34

Please add the option to add rowing so all the rowers can log their workout. It is a great exercise that is very popular.

Jeffsand
First Steps
‎10-09-2017 11:58
‎10-09-2017 11:58

Bought an Apple Watch yesterday so its goodbye from me 😞

sdkeys
First Steps
‎10-10-2017 09:51
‎10-10-2017 09:51

I've just purchased a Charge 2 and it's fantastic. I include rowing in my workouts on a regular basis and having rowing as an activity in the options list on this fitbit would be fantastic. I'm new to fitbit, but so far it's proving to be a great addition. Thanks 🙂

MrsBroon
First Steps
‎10-10-2017 13:23
‎10-10-2017 13:23

 Oh how disappointing Charge 2 doesn't link at all with my Concept 2 indoor rowing machine. Come on Fitbit let's get this sorted! 

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