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Suggestions on app for dumb indoor rowing machine

Hi there! I am a runner and I do cross training with a rowing machine at home. I have been reading all of the forums about indoor running with FR235 connected to ERG or Concept2 machines. Well, I have a dumb rowing machine (MiM Fitness Galaxy 5005) so the only device I can use is my FR235 (besides the machine´s monitor).

Q1: Does anybody knows about an app just to count the strokes using the FR235´s sensors ?

I used to have a Runtastic chest strap (BT) connected but it died last week, so I am replacing it today with a Wahoo Tickr X.
Q2: Will it help to count the strokes or similar (cadence)?

When I use "Others" activity profile, in Garmin Connect the field "Total Strokes" appears blank an is not editable.
Q3: Is there a way to manually input the amount of strokes (the machine gives me that) to the session once I change from "Others" to "Indoor Rowing"?

Please forgive my english (not completely fluent) and my simple questions (new to Forums and FR235). Best regards and thanks in advance!

0 FlowState over 6 years ago

Maybe this?

Row SUP Kayak:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/749a7702-3ec5-42be-b9e3-731b1b13f7f6

I don't think there's any pod or HR strap that will help measure rowing cadence. I think only the wrist accelerometer can do that.

0 jathibaut over 6 years ago

Maybe this?

Row SUP Kayak:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/749a7702-3ec5-42be-b9e3-731b1b13f7f6

I don't think there's any pod or HR strap that will help measure rowing cadence. I think only the wrist accelerometer can do that.

Thanks! I have been trying that app, but I guess I dont know how to use it. I have already ask to the developer but the answer wasnt as I expected (because I am not fluent in english maybe I am not getting it the right way possible). Maybe I am setting the things wrongly. I will try it again this week. Thanks for the answer!

0 jathibaut over 6 years ago

Maybe this?

Row SUP Kayak:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/749a7702-3ec5-42be-b9e3-731b1b13f7f6

I don't think there's any pod or HR strap that will help measure rowing cadence. I think only the wrist accelerometer can do that.

Hi again. This is what I told you before. 10 minutes, 58ppm (actually I was rowing at 25spm), 77 strokes?, 95 total strokes?? 7.128,8mts??? Dont get it. Am I doing something wrong? Any advice?