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Lack of SUP Exercise - disappointing

(Topic created on: 4 weeks ago)
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Leonam
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4 weeks ago in 

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I have used Galaxy for years back, however, for the past 4 years I have switched to a different brand to try something different. Now, this week I have switched back to Samsung and bought a S25 Ultra and Watch Ultra. The only issue I have always had with Samsung, was that ther was no SUP dedicated exercise on the Health app. And much to my disappointment, 4 years later I find out that it remains the same. Samsung still hasn't developed a SUP experience, which makes me regret switching back to brand, just too little to late now unfortunately. 
Anyway, just wanted to share my frustration. 
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Samsung_specialist
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3 weeks ago in 

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Thank you for contacting us and sharing your concern.

We understand your frustration regarding the absence of a dedicated Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) tracking feature on Samsung Health, especially after returning to the brand with your Galaxy S25 Ultra and Watch Ultra.

You are correct: Samsung Health currently does not have a specific SUP workout activity. This is a common request from users engaged in water sports.

Why this might be the case
While Samsung has made significant strides in fitness tracking, they prioritize mainstream activities such as running, swimming, cycling, and general fitness. A niche feature like SUP tracking requires specialized algorithms for GPS tracking (different from running), stroke detection, calorie estimation, and water-specific sensor calibration, which has not yet been implemented.

Workarounds and Options

  1. Use “Other Workout” or “Rowing”:

    • Track your SUP session using Other Workout or Outdoor Activity on your Watch Ultra. This will log time, GPS route, and heart rate, though calorie estimates may be generic.

    • Some users find that Rowing Machine or Canoeing/Kayaking provides slightly more accurate calorie estimates.

  2. Third-Party Apps:

    • Many Wear OS apps on the Google Play Store support SUP tracking. Apps like SUP GPS, Strava, or Endomondo can log detailed SUP sessions and often sync with Samsung Health.

  3. Submit Formal Feedback:

    • Samsung values user feedback. You can request a dedicated SUP exercise type via the Samsung Members app:

      • Open Samsung Members on your S25 Ultra.

      • Go to Support or Get Help.

      • Select Suggestions or Feature Request.

      • Clearly describe your request for a Stand Up Paddleboarding activity in Samsung Health for the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

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