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 15 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. The AI locks onto your pose and counts down.
- Jump. Reps are announced as you go, so you can watch a point on the wall instead of your screen and keep your rhythm.
- Stack it into a circuit. Hughie's circuit workouts let you chain jacks with push-ups, squats, planks, high knees, and any of the rest of the 15-exercise library 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: daily challenges frequently feature jack targets, completed reps earn coins toward accessories for your companion, and your weekly streak counts the session toward your goal.
Turn jumping jacks into a game
Hughie counts every jack live and pays you in coins, streaks, and one very happy puppy. Free 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?
No — tracking is tuned for the real thing: arms overhead, feet out. Modified and low-impact variants won't count as live reps, but you can always log them manually.
Can I do jumping jacks as part of a bigger workout?
Yes — circuit workouts chain them with any of Hughie's 15 tracked exercises, from push-ups and squats to high knees and planks, in one continuous tracked session.