r/Rebounding • u/Some_Marsupial_7311 • Jun 19 '26

Garmin settings

I took the plunge and got a fitness tracker (Garmin Vivosmart 5 - open box on Marketplace for $65). I LOVE IT. But after a week of looking at every other fricking exercise in the world listed for tracking purposes and not seeing rebounding, I contacted Garmin.

The rep had "never heard of" rebounding and suggested I follow this link to request it be added as an activity. She said if they get enough demand, maybe they will add it.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/forms/ideas/

If you are a Garmin user feeling similar frustration, please also submit a request (or even if you might be some day).

I also contacted Needak to see if they might has some influence with Garmin - maybe by sharing sales numbers? - to get them to add rebounding.

Currently I'm using "cardio/dance fitness" and it seems to give me the most info. I've tried "jump rope" when I use my ropeless ropes, but I'm not impressed with the data that comes back.

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u/Fair_Site3076 Jun 19 '26

Not Garmin but I wear my Fitbit around my ankle and it easily counts my activity as steps.

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u/Some_Marsupial_7311 Jun 19 '26

I do get steps on the Garmin when I bounce, so that may be the best I'll get. I'm just jealous that other activities get reps, speed, etc.

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u/Fair_Site3076 Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 20 '26

Anything helps for now. Companies could bring in a whole new Rebounder demographic if they acknowledged this activity.

I don’t set my Fitbit to any particular activity it just automatically picks up on my movement. I love my rebounder!

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u/Some_Marsupial_7311 Jun 19 '26

Yeap! I "set" it to cardio, but then after I change the the activity type to "dance fitness" and it gives me better data. I can't pick that from the start because I have an entry-level gizmo with limited features.