British Rowing 


Rowing Apps and Technology

Indoor rowing has a range of apps, platforms and technology that can help you access fun and interactive indoor rowing workouts as well as further technique guidance, tracking analysis of your stats, one-to-one coaching, virtual challenges, virtual gamification, and a chance to connect with other indoor rowers.

Indoor Rowing Apps and Platforms

Here is a quick overview of some of the leading indoor rowing apps and platforms currently available to help give you the best experience using your indoor rowing machine, whatever make or model it is. Click the app you want to know more about below and find further information on what it has to offer.

asensei 

asensei offers indoor rowers the coaches and programs to meet and exceed your indoor rowing fitness goals. Follow in the footsteps of Olympic legends, Olympic hopefuls and personal trainers who meet you where you are, and take you further than you thought possible. No workout is the same. asensei crafts your learning path, sets your targets, gives you feedback in real-time, and makes sure you’re having fun, getting fitter and getting faster.

Key Features

  • A suite of set training plans to help you get fitter and faster on the machine
  • Connects to other apps for tracking
  • Workout classes
  • Athlete progression
  • Live workouts with Olympians

Things to Consider

  • IOS only
  • Free workouts available
  • Purchase a subscription to get the full benefits

Machines you can use it with

  • Concept2
  • WaterRower
  • Fluid Rower

Archon

Archon Combine is an innovative fitness testing platform that aims to streamline performance testing in a non-performance environment. It includes three indoor rowing assessments that fitness professionals, trainers, individuals and coaches can use to help assess progress and performance.

Key Features

  • Website fitness testing platform
  • Training programmes that support you get better using a machine
  • Supports improving your training stats
  • Athlete progression
  • Fitness Instructor training tool

Things to consider

  • App available to work with other sports/ equipment
  • Fitness instructor orientated  
  • Limited number of indoor rowing fitness tests on the app

Machines you can use it with

  • Concept2 only

BitGym

BitGym is an innovative immersive video experience app that allows you to connect your rowing machine and row through world famous trails, visit historical monuments around the globe, learn about places you visit from trail facts and go on guided tours for even more cardio motivation.

Key Features

  • Over 220+ Immersive video workout routes
  • Coach led training sessions
  • Brings a new experience to help your motivation whilst you row

Things to consider

  • App available to work with other sports/ equipment
  • Free and paid for subscription
  • Limited number of indoor rowing workout videos currently

Machines you can use it with

  • All machines that has a performance monitor that can connect via Bluetooth 

CityRow Go

A revolutionary machine and immersive full body workout app bringing a new meaning to the home workout experience. Expert guidance, superior equipment, unbeatable results.

Key Features

  • Online workout app
  • Live and recorded classes as well tutorials
  • Connects via bluetooth
  • Indoor Rowing community

Things to consider

  • Access a free trial for 14 days, with a monthly paid subscription following that
  • Compatible with WaterRower models that feature the S5 Performance Monitor or the S4 Performance Monitor fitted with Bluetooth Communication Module

Machines

  • WaterRower only

Club Row App

Club Row brings a spin feel with its music-based classes, live instructor, and real-time leaderboards.

Key Features

  • Online workout app
  • Live and recorded classes as well tutorials
  • Connects via bluetooth
  • Indoor Rowing community

Things to consider

  • Sign up is a subscription based model
  • Workout schedules vary from month to month depending on instructor availability

Machines you can use this with

  • Concept2 Only

Cozweat App

Cozweat is an app that brings gamification of on-water rowing to your workout, with regattas, training plans, and training workouts to help achieve your fitness goal.

Key Features

  • Online virtual workout app which simulates virtual rowing on the water 
  • Connects via bluetooth to a Concept2 monitor 
  • Indoor Rowing community
  • 25km free trial available before you have to sign up to the subscription

Things to consider

  • Sign up is a subscription based model
  • A new app which is still in early days of development

Machines you can use this with

  • Concept2 Only

ErgData App


ErgData is a free app for iOS and Android devices that connects to your Concept2 Performance Monitor. ErgData is your personal training partner, serving as your connection to the Concept2 community. You can set up workouts straight from ErgData and store them as favourites, take part in the Concept2 Workout of the Day, view additional statistics and information during workouts, track your progress and more. ErgData syncs with the Concept2 Online Logbook so as well as taking part in our online challenges, you can send your workouts to other platforms such as Strava and Garmin Connect.

Key Features

  • Connects to C2 Logbook and other platforms such as Strava and Garmin connect
  • Choose your display and make it your own
  • Helps upload C2 workout of the day and challenge yourself
  • Apple watch compatible
  • Get into the real statistics of your training
  • Free to access

Things to consider

  • Concept2 machines only
  • A wire is needed for older performance monitors

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2 only

ErgDude

Erg Dude is an IOS app (iPhone or iPad) with a game mechanic similar to the Fish Game. The game character is controlled by the power produced at each stroke, and is great entertainment for all ages, specifically younger junior rowers.

Key Features

  • Gamification to make indoor rowing more fun
  • Games and challenges
  • Great for younger rowers
  • Helps with indoor rowing technique sessions

Things to consider

  • C2 machines only
  • IOS App Only

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2 

ErgRace Online App

Concept2's ErgRace Online allows people anywhere in the world to take part in an online race together. For a race organiser, all that is needed is a computer or tablet to run a virtual race from the race organiser website. For competitors, all you need is the ErgRace Online app, a PM5, and the code for a race competition provided by the organiser to start racing. ErgRace Online is a new innovative app allowing you to compete against others from the comfort of your home.

Key Features

  • Connects to C2 Logbook and other platforms and free to access
  • Daily races available to race others online
  • Helps you to challenge yourself
  • Get into the real statistics of your training

Things to consider

  • Concept2 machines only
  • It does not support racing with PM3 or PM4s monitors

Machines to use with

  • Concept2

ErgRace

Concept2 software to run indoor races in venues using Concept2 machines. ErgRace supports both individual and team races, as well as time, distance and Calorie races. Indoor rowing machines can be linked using USB hubs and cables or via Ethernet cables. The software can be downloaded for free onto any computer and allows you to create fun, side by side racing sessions that can be projected onto a big screen. This is the software used at the British Rowing Indoor Rowing Championships (BRIC).

Key Features

  • ErgRace is software to run indoor races in venues.
  • Supports both individual and team races, as well as time, distance and Calorie races.
  • Great to support competition both for fun as well as also at events.

Things to consider

  • ErgRace supports in-venue racing only
  • For online racing, see ErgRace Online
  • Free to download onto any PC

Machines to use with

  • Concept2 only

ErgWorld

Train and race with others in real time via your browser.

Key Features

  • Brings together Concept2 machines in one real-time space using Bluetooth and the internet
  • Train with your crew mates in public or private groups
  • Create group or individual workouts and analyse workout summaries
  • A thriving Indoor Rowing community

Things to consider

  • C2 machines with PM5 only and latest firmware
  • Accessed by the latest internet browsers only

Machines to use with

  • Concept2 PM5 Only

EXR App

With EXR you can forget about plain statistics & enter 3D workout settings! Take indoor rowing to the next level by exploring real-life locations in your customised boat while training. Experience innovative indoor rowing: Enjoy mesmerising visuals & sound effects while rowing through adaptive training environments. With every stroke on the rowing machine, your virtual boat moves forward on waterways like Boston's Charles River. Bring variation into your training with features such as the Just Row mode, challenges and pre-made workouts.

Key Features

  • Virtual experience with a suite of virtual river courses to row
  • Gamification indoor rowing 
  • Training plans and a great way to track your training stats and progress
  • Connectivity to other apps including C2 logbook, Strava and Training Peaks
  • Online training and multiplayer events to row with others 
  • Inside Indoor Subscribers can get a discount and 20% off on a annual subscription

Things to consider

  • Once the seven-day free trial ends you must then become a subscriber to keep getting access

Machines to use with

  • Concept2
  • WaterRower S4 with Bluetooth ComModule
  • First Degree Fitness Fluid Rower
  • Technogym Skillrow
  • RP3
  • Xebex
  • Body Craft
  • Virtufit
  • Flow Fitness
  • Stil-Fit
  • DC Athletics

ErgZone

With ErgZone you get automatic workout setup and analysis with premium training plans and other video workout content designed by specialised coaches. Athletes can focus on their workout instead of spending time manually configuring the PM5 monitor, making calculations for heart rate and interval pace, scrolling through the PM5 monitor memory to take photos and manually input the information at Concept2 LogBook.

Key Features

  • Automatic workout setup for your Concept2 and connects to C2 Logbook
  • Track your data as you row
  • Premium training plans available to subscribers
  • Video workout content designed by specialised coaches.
  • A platform for other coaches to use
  • Get started quickly with your next workout

Things to consider

  • Concept2 machines only
  • Premium features need to be subscribed to 

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2 only

Holofit by Holodia

Make your indoor rowing workouts more fun by turning your phone and workout into a virtual reality experience. (headset required).

Key Features

  • A suite of virtual worlds and courses to access
  • Gamification
  • Immersive experience
  • A variety of distances and challenges available
  • A great way to train and you can create your own avatar rower too

Things to consider

  • Free  trial to undertake virtual worlds and a selection of distances and training sessions
  • Subscription options to access further features
  • VR headset required to get the best experience using the app

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2

ic.row Indoor Rowing App

A free virtual fun app to challenge yourself across immersive environments and help focus your attention away from the rowing machine. Features a virtual race series, as well games and leaderboard activities to keep you active.

Key Features

  • Free to download on mobile and tablet
  • Immersive virtual river courses and gamification experience
  • Challenges, games to support some light hearted fun in your training
  • Join over 90 different countries who access this app
  • Connects with Concept2 logbook

Things to consider

  • Limited to Concept2 PM5 monitors

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2 Only

ImersU Row

Immersive, gamified rowing. ImersU Row is an immersive rowing game designed by rowers, gamers and metaverse creators. For all types of indoor rowers, providing a great workout immersed along different virtual courses.

Key Features

  • Virtual experience with a suite of virtual river courses to row
  • Gamification with an opportunity to train through an immersive experience
  • Helps make indoor rowing workouts more fun, including racing and set pace options
  • Fours courses available currently including The Tideway, Henley Reach, Paris and Tokyo, with more to come
  • Race and just row options to support you in how you wish to train 
  • In game options including weather, the direction you row, as well as the FlowRow option, a feature that let’s the user set a split time and then row in FLOW with the course environment as the indoor rower speed is matched to the selected split time

Things to consider

  • 14 day free trial
  • Row the main courses on your PC or laptop
  • Download the Connected app to use on your phone on IOS and android

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2
  • WaterRower
  • RP3
  • Any other indoor rowing machines using the FTMS Bluetooth protocol

Kinomap

Pre-recorded videos of different locations across the world that are available to take you away from the normal indoor rowing set-up and follow along as you row.

Key Features

  • A suite of virtual videos and courses to access and row with whilst tracking your stats
  • On-water experience
  • A variety of distances and challenges available
  • Connects via Bluetooth to the machine

Things to consider

  • Free suite of video courses to access
  • Subscription options to access further features

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2
  • WaterRower
  • Technogym SkillRow
  • Other machines as listed here

Krew

Live workouts and shared pre-done workouts. The spotify for indoor rowing inspiration.

Key Features

  • A range of pre-programmed workouts and training plans
  • A suite of different options to inspire your training workouts
  • Real time feedback of your stats
  • Just connect your Concept2 Performance Monitor and KREW will program the workout, save it and upload it to Strava, Google Fit or FitBit

Things to consider

  • Free download
  • Subscription options to access further features
  • Available as an app on IOS and android
  • Connects via Bluetooth to your monitor

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2 Only

Ludum

Collect training data and log the progress for a crew or individual using the Concept2 machine and help create further training programmes to reach new goals and training objectives.

Key Features

  • Powerful tool for coaches to help with there athlete progression
  • A training management and performance analysis tool
  • Helps provide data insights and centralised communications to teams and individuals from across the globe
  • Create bespoke training plans for individuals or crews

Things to consider

  • Free trial available
  • Sign up to monthly subscription packages to access further features

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2 only

Mind Body Row 

Double Olympic Gold medalist Alex Gregory has launched Mind Body Row, a new online rowing platform and welcomes you to row with him.

Alex is here help you get the most out of the time you spend on your rowing machine. As well as finding mental & physical balance in your life. Mind Body Row is available on the App, online, or cast the content to a large screen. Apple watch connectivity is also available.

Key Features

  • Access to a suite of pre-recorded on-demand video workouts both on and off machine
  • Row with Alex in multiple different locations
  • Multiple ways to access content and subscribe
  • Podcast content with special guests
  • Olympic GB Rower Gold medallist instruction and expertise for beginners and advanced

Things to consider

  • Once the seven-day free trial ends you must then become a subscriber to keep getting access
  • Web platform only 

Machines you can use with

  • Any indoor rowing machine

Regatta 

Connect and Train With Others Live.

Regatta offers live interactive group training for popular rowing machine brands from the convenience of your mobile device. Take classes, follow training programs, race and track your progress - live with others or on your own. 

Regatta wirelessly syncs with rowers to pull live performance data (pace, distance, heart rate, etc.) into the app to create a fully connected experience.  

Key Features

  • A variety of indoor rowing classes, workouts and training programs on offer
  • Race and track your stats whilst you row
  • Works wirelessly with your indoor rowing machine
  • Multiple different coaches to train with both pre-recorded and LIVE

Things to consider

  • Trial for 15 days free with a sign up to subscription service following that

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2
  • WaterRower
  • First Degree Fitness
  • Xebex Fitness

Row the Distance

Row The Distance gives people the chance to sign up to indoor rowing challenges online, complete them within a specified timeframe and receive a bespoke medal and certificate upon completion. As well as being a great way to get active and challenge yourself on the indoor rowing machine, it is also a fun way to boost training and reward the completion of goals.

The platform has a wide range of medals and challenges available, including monthly and annual challenges and one-off challenge medals with themes such as James Bond, Row the Canyon, Row the Channel and Rowing the Atlantic.

Key Features

  • Online Challenges you can do at your own pace and anytime
  • Online mapping and tracking which can be connected to Strava
  • A variety of medals to be achieved
  • Leader boards
  • Charity fundraising 

Things to consider

  • Medal designs and distances vary
  • Results submission must be completed on the  website or via an emailed link before you are able to receive your medal in the post

Machines you can use with

  • Any indoor rowing machine

Rowing Performance by Quiske

A virtual coach that can help with improving and analysing your indoor rowing technique.

Key Features

  • Improve your indoor rowing technique
  • Helps improve performance on the machine
  • Access a Virtual Coach for immediate feedback on rowing technique

Things to consider

  • Purchase of pod sensor required to work with app

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2
  • RP3

SmartRow

SmartRow is a high-tech replacement pulley for the WaterRower that wirelessly connects to your smartphone and tablet. The electronics inside the SmartRow measure force and stroke length and links with the app to calculate your power output, track your workouts, improve technique, see your progress and share your results anywhere.

Key Features

  • Logging training stats
  • Challenges available to participate in
  • Training plans
  • Support connectivity to your smartphone or tablet

Things to consider

  • WaterRower Only
  • Purchase of the pulley required in order to use the app

Machines you can use with

  • WaterRower only

The Real Time Loop


Concept2 have created The Real Time Loop, a virtual 1000 metre course which allows you to virtually row with others around the world at anytime of the day. All you need to do is connect your phone or tablet to your PM5 monitor via the ErgData app and off you go. The loop is set up like a race tack and you can do as many laps as you like. Your time is recorded as a Just Row workout and then saved to your Concept2 Online Logbook when you finish.

Key Features

  • Free to access
  • Logs your training stats and links to C2 Logbook
  • It enables you to row with other likeminded indoor rowers in real time virtually
  • Training motivation and includes “pacebots” set at different set 500m paces to try and chase
  • You have your own rowing avatar and can view the loop modes in two different ways

Things to consider

  • Concept2 Only with the latest performance monitor firmware
  • Need to download the ErgData App

Machines you can use with

  • Concept2 Only

WaterRower Connect

Turn your iOS and android mobile device into a WaterRower performance monitor. View workout data in real time as you row. Performance metrics displayed include Distance Rowed, 500m Split Time, Watts, Time and Stroke Rate.

Key Features

  • Logging training stats
  • Good to use for logging data for Challenges and helping follow along training plans
  • Support connectivity to your smartphone or tablet
  • Can be connected to Apple Health to save your rowing workouts as Apple Health Workouts

Things to consider

  • WaterRower Connect is only compatible with WaterRower models that feature the S5 Performance Monitor or the S4 Performance Monitor fitted with Bluetooth Communication Module

Machines you can use with

  • WaterRower Only

Zoom Ergos

Inside Indoor works closely with Zoom Ergo’s to help get more people on the indoor rowing machine. It can be a lot more fun if you row alongside someone else.  Zoom Ergos has live workouts every day which you can join for as long or as little as you want alongside dozens of others, hosted by Olympic champions, World Champions, professional instructors, and clubs.

Key Features

  • Online training tool using the Zoom platform with weekly workouts delivered by a variety of instructors and Zoom Ergo community members
  • A suite of Live and recorded classes available weekly
  • Train with Olympic Athletes
  • Indoor Rowing community

Things to consider

  • You need to sign up to each session you wish to join
  • You need access to a Zoom account
  • Website platform only
  • Workout schedules vary from month to month depending on instructor availability

Machines you can use with

  • All indoor rowing machines

Disclaimer: Most of the apps that we have on our website have been developed by other companies to help develop the sport of indoor rowing. These apps have not been developed by Inside Indoor and we do not offer service or support for them. They offer a variety of additional features and functions which may help you make the most of your workouts. If you have any questions about any of the apps or technology then please contact the company directly.

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