Hughie
Cardio you can measure without a heart-rate strap
Steps and heart rate are fine metrics, but for bodyweight cardio the simplest number is the honest one: how many reps did you do? Hughie counts jumping jacks in real time by tracking your arms and legs through the camera — full extension out, full return in, one rep. String together 50, 100, or 500 and every single one is logged.
Because jacks are counted live, they slot perfectly into circuits: push-ups, then squats, then a jack burnout — chained round after round in one tracked session with zero manual input. And that's just one combination; jacks mix with any of Hughie's 20 other tracked movements, from high knees and side bends to split squats and planks.
How to count jumping jacks in Hughie
- Give yourself a little room. Step back so the camera sees your full wingspan — jacks are the widest movement Hughie tracks.
- Start a live session and choose Jumping Jacks. Hughie locks onto your pose and counts down.
- Jump. The count climbs the moment each jack completes, and Hughie cheers you on while you keep your rhythm.
- Stack it into a circuit. Hughie's circuit workouts let you chain jacks with any of the 20 other exercises, like push-ups, squats, planks, and high knees, for a complete no-equipment conditioning session.
Why counted cardio beats timed cardio at home
"Do jumping jacks for two minutes" invites coasting. "Do 60 jumping jacks" is a target you either hit or don't — and watching the live counter climb turns a boring exercise into a game. Hughie leans into that: programs give you a rep target to hit, voice encouragement keeps you going, and every session counts toward your weekly goal and streak. Daily challenges add a quick target on the side.
Turn jumping jacks into a game
Hughie counts each jack live, cheers you on, and keeps your weekly streak going. Free to download on iOS and Android.
Jumping jack counter FAQ
How much space do I need?
Enough to extend your arms fully with your whole body in frame — and staying in frame through the movement. A typical living room or bedroom is plenty.
Does it count half jacks or low-impact jacks?
Low-impact jacks count: you can step each foot out instead of jumping, as long as your feet get roughly hip-width apart. Your hands need to come up above your shoulders, though, so arms that stop at shoulder height won't count. For another low-impact option, try standing marches, and you can always log a set by hand.
Is the jumping jack counter free?
Every free account gets 2 live tries at jumping jacks, and logging them by hand is always free. Unlimited live counting comes with Hughie Pro, which counts all 21 exercises; the yearly plan starts with a 14-day free trial. Push-ups and squats stay free with no limit.
Can I do jumping jacks as part of a bigger workout?
Yes — circuit workouts chain them with any of Hughie's 20 other tracked exercises, from push-ups and squats to high knees and planks, in one continuous tracked session.