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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 14, 2016
  • August 28, 2018

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Connect your indoor rower to popular fitness platforms and track your rowing and heart rate data. Export workouts in TCX or CSV formats. Offers basic stroke analysis and heart rate recovery tracking.

Connects to Concept2 PM monitors
Syncs with fitness platforms (Strava, Zwift, etc.)
Logs rowing and heart rate data
Exports workouts to TCX/CSV
Stroke Scope visualization
Heart Rate Recovery Tracking
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What's New in PainSled

1.1.6

August 28, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. * This version supports the new My Files app in iOS 11, so you can select and delete multiple workouts without having to fire up iTunes. * This version also has several bug fixes for the Cycling Power emulation feature for riding with Zwift, TrainerRoad, etc. * Settings now has it's own tab. * There is also a new tab for going directly to the web help page without leaving the app. * For you hard-core types, there is now a setting to turn off the Cycling "FTP boost". FTP boost is intended to approximate cycling power from rowing power, which is less efficient. If you cycle AND row, this keeps you from having to adjust your FTP every time you switch sports. More or less. However, if you need to have your Zwift or TrainerRoad workouts record your exact rowing wattage, you'll want to switch this off. * There is now an opt-in PainSled Premium subscription for supporting PainSled development. If PainSled has been a useful tool for you, please consider switching it on in Settings. You can read more about it in the app description. Thanks for supporting the PainSled!

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User reviews

Works perfectly with Zwift

I use it to row with my Concept2 on Zwift. No issues.

Works well with rowsandall but lacks apple health connectivity

Overall I am pleased with painsled. But, it is at the cost of losing connectivity to apple health kit. So my workouts are not logged on iphone. It's a shame.

Good but struggled with intervals

The app has a lot of functionality and the detailed csv is great. But when I do intervals it doesn't capture/feed it accurately to concept2 logbook. If that worked then I would subscribe to premium.

Great data - wish more screen options

Pros:
Easy synch to concept 2
Collects a wealth of information
Range of options to export data

Cons:
Minimal options on data screen

Please allow option to show peak force, drive time or drive length on screen as you row. ErgData has that feature (although exports less data)

Access to Zwift

UPDATE- 15 Dec 18 App connection to pm5 keeps dropping out!!! I lose all connection and my race is over by the time it resets the peloton is 30+ sec up the road and no way of catching it!!! Any chance the designers could up date app to work with latest IOS

This App Allows me to access the class world of Zwift on my rower, albeit my aviator is a cyclist I still to blast around some class trails, race and complete some epic training session all based around Watts. Defo worth getting and setting up. Only reason its not a 5* review is i keep having problems syncing the work out to the Concept 2 log book, a little bit frustrating but still an excellent app.
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FAQ

What devices does PainSled support?

PainSled is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports Bluetooth and USB connections with Concept2 PM monitors and Bluetooth/Ant+ heart rate monitors.

How does PainSled's premium subscription work?

The optional PainSled Premium subscription costs $5.99 per 3 months and includes a two-week free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends.

Can I use PainSled with Zwift?

Yes, PainSled can make your indoor rower appear as a cycling power meter, allowing you to participate in online group workout experiences like Zwift.

What workout data can PainSled export?

PainSled allows you to export your rowing and heart rate data in TCX or CSV file formats, which is useful for platforms without built-in sync.

What is the 'Stroke Scope' feature in PainSled?

The 'Stroke Scope' is a basic feature that visualizes your last five rowing strokes and provides drive-to-recovery ratio indicators. It can be made full-screen for detailed stroke consistency analysis.

Does PainSled track heart rate recovery?

Yes, PainSled Basic includes Heart Rate Recovery Tracking. It displays your heart rate drop in beats per minute during idle rowing periods.

How often is PainSled updated?

The latest version of PainSled is 1.1.6, which was last updated on August 28, 2018. The app was initially released on December 14, 2016.

What is the user sentiment for PainSled?

PainSled has an average rating of 4.3 stars from 13 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment.