Rowing with Apple Watch

Is there a way the watch can count the strokes while rowing on a rowing machine? Also I think the calories count is very off (low) for rowing. Thank you

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Posted on Feb 12, 2021 11:22 AM

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Feb 12, 2021 11:37 AM in response to bluensx

Rowing workout will only measure time and calories burnt.

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Feb 13, 2021 5:23 AM in response to Community User

I’m asking in hopes Apple sees this and considers a change to count the strokes. It would be easy, they are able to count steps when walking.

Feb 13, 2021 5:27 AM in response to bluensx

Suggest it here;

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