Row Forge User Reviews

Name: Row Forge
Rating: 4.1 (34 reviews)

Row Forge

Row Forge LLC

💪 Health & Fitness

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Great app!

The app does everything I like and I always get great results with the programs.

Only gripe recently it seems in app purchases aren’t working and I can’t get my account back online.

Devs messaged on social they were updating things so hopefully functionality is restored with the updates.

MikeLStl623

4 months ago

Fantastic App for fitness

Amazing workouts designed based on the users own ability and VO2 max rating. Supported by science and Dr Kenneth Jay workouts to improve fitness.

Skier over 65

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the positive review! We have a big vision for Row Forge and will be starting another phase of development this summer! Yay 💪🏻 More training programs, more conditioning, power of 10 HIIT training etc

Only works for Concept2 Rowers? I have another brand.

RowForge at the moment will be immediately cancelled, if there is no way to connect my Echelon Rower. If there is another remedy please advise.
Disappointed!

TrainwithDavid

3 years ago

Missing features

Doesn't allow for Polar H10 connection to the app nor for Apple Health to rite data (like HR) into the app. So, this does not capture HR data like it should.

TomGrassoWriter

4 years ago

Response from developer

It actually does however you need to connect the heart rate monitor to the PM5 then the app will collect the HR data. Please let me know if you need help with this.

Incredibly helpful and challenging

I have been using Row Forge for the last month or so and I have to say, the results have been outstanding! After testing all of the areas from 100m to “The Hour of Power” you can see the specific area needed to improve specific distances or timed rows. You use a few of the many varieties of workouts to focus on that specific area and then after 4-6 weeks working on that area, retest and see your progress.

The conditioning plan helps get new rowers familiar with form and technique over a 6 week period, rowing 5,000m 4 times a week to gradually work towards overall fitness and health.

If you’re looking for HIIT training there are those as well.

The program is completely unique to you, based on your personal profile. It’s incredible and challenges you every workout to improve.

Definitely recommend this app to rowers of all caliber!!

Jrummel83

4 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you very much for the positive thorough review! We greatly appreciate it! We will continue to improve the Row Forge app and strive to make it even better.

Best Rowing App

Excellent workout routines in this app. A workout for all levels of rowing.

Tap. Row. Go

it’s that easy.

ShaneArnoldAF

4 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the positive review! We are so glad you like the Row Forge 🔥💪🏻

Outstanding app!

UPDATE: Just wanted to reiterate how awesome this app is. It is a self-contained personalized system for maximizing your rowing ability but (MUCH) more importantly- your heart health. By following the mesocycle principles you basically set yourself up for perpetual Improvement, as the app (via your power profile) will show where your strengths and weakness lie across the performance spectrum. It’s brilliant and elegantly simple but brutal all at the same time. The Row Forge team has always been responsive to my inquiries and super helpful as well.

Original review follows: I love this app, I've followed Dr Jay since the RKC days and its great to see the evolution of his research especially since I love rowing anyway! There are plenty of row apps out there but I've never seen one that customizes your targeted watts etc to have you properly chase goals and then it automatically moves your goals for maximum progress. Progressive overload principles executed perfectly! CEO is super responsive to questions which is a big plus! I wish there was a manual explaining how to best use the program and some of the specific principles being used and targeted. I have the cardio code book so I have a general idea but I'd be interested to better understand the most current training philosophy and how to most optimally use the app. But even without that into it's still absolutely fantastic and highly motivating. SKAL!"

NatroActual

4 years ago

Response from developer

Great Rowing App

I’ve been using RowForge as a subscriber now for 6months. I really enjoy the Signature Workouts that allow you to focus on a different type of fitness goal. I have used the app to help me regain my fitness following Back Surgery. My Personals Bests for 5k and 2k are all improving. All the workouts are named around Viking themes which make things more interesting. Both Wayne and Dr Jay seem very knowledgeable in heart fitness, cardiovascular health, muscular health and mobility. Both post regular videos and tips to help users with goals. I am very optimistic that the app will continue to help me smash my Personal Bests.

rinks50

4 years ago

Great app

I have never once taken the time to comment on an app but decided to for Row Forge. The program is excellent and has allowed me to get in shape on my own without a trainer. I highly recommend their personalized training system.

AC Agbulldog

5 years ago

Response from developer

Like it

I like the new update, it was getting a bit buggy but the update seems to have fixed it.

SKP_92223

5 years ago

Response from developer

Best app

Very good app

octavio ur cousin

5 years ago

Response from developer

Brilliant

I’m so glad they are developing actively once again.
Excellent app, and not for the faint of heart.
If you like your rowing on the stern and rewarding side, Rowforge will not disappoint.

tobypearce

5 years ago

Doesn’t connect to pm5

Doesn’t recognize or connect to pm5 when all other apps will on my phone so essentially worthless. Reeeally glad I don’t have a subscription

jmw6688

5 years ago

Response from developer

I’m sorry you had trouble connecting. Please reach out to us and we will help you. It not only connects to the PM5 but also programs the PM5 with complete training programs. 👍🏻😃

Meters missing in Strava

Once the workouts sync all the way through to Strava a few meters are missing. I haven’t seen the same behavior using ErgData. Curiously the workouts appear correct in the concept2 log. All 3 5k done through this app have a few meters missing in Strava. I will test this more and if I am wrong update my review. Otherwise the concept is cool, I love anything Viking

BaggeC

6 years ago

Unable to use as App crashes when setting up

When setting up personal info to start using the app, it crashes when trying to input birthday. So unable to use the app

Ex Nav

6 years ago

Target watts bogus

For anyone who is an actual rower... this is NOT the right app for you. Maybe it’s okay for CrossFit or recreational rowers, I don’t know, but not for an experienced rower.

Rowers work from /500m splits the vast majority of the time. This app ONLY gives targets in watts. It also does not factor in your spm at all. Your targets are based solely on your pr watts for a particular distance. I found that the targets were WILDLY inaccurate (wanting me to essentially pr on every single piece).

It also does not give any variation in the type of workout. Yes, there are “categories” like “heart power” or “heart endurance” or “muscle power” or “muscle endurance” .. but there is no real difference. I want categories more like “peak workouts” “training workouts” and “recovery workouts” or something like that.

It is a disappointing app.

Rzimmerwoman

6 years ago

Great starting program

New to rowing. Great conditioning program.
Great customer service, had 3 questions.
Improving every day. Love looking at my stats.
Definitely recommend!!!!

scl072751975

6 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you! We are so glad to hear that.

Good, Needs Work

After just one use, I like it, but here’s one annoying defect: It classifies some workout types incorrectly — or at least inconveniently — e.g., some set pieces are classified as ‘Variable Interval’. That makes them ineligible for ranking in the Concept2 log. Ranked workouts need to be ‘Fixed Distance’.

DPB93

6 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback. We have identified what went wrong with this and are working towards correcting the mislabel. Thank you

Underwhelmed

Another junk erg app that over promises and under delivers. Connects with PM5, but consistently fails to connect with C2's log and record a workout. Rather discouraging...

Support? Appears more interested in denying a problem exists or blaming C2 than solving the issue.

Don't waste your time downloading this app until there is a major revision that provides the functionality the developer promises.

C-Bone_D

6 years ago

Response from developer

I’m sorry you have had issues with the online log. I’m happy to help you with this. Please send me an email at rowforge@iCloud.com. The app works great and we have no issues with the log or sending all data to the online concept2 logbook so let’s work together to find out why it isn’t working for you. Thanks!

Good App

The app is good and I enjoy that it will give me a challenge along with my other workout routine to cut weight and shed body fat. The only issue that I would like added to the app is an offline capability where it knows your profile but if you don’t have the chance to get WiFi or service then it will keep and save your workout and when you connect back it uploads to your profile. I also had an issue with 2 of my workouts when linked with the PM5 that it didn’t save my stats so I feel like it did it for nothing and don’t have the stats to progress, its unfortunate and a little demotivating. Other than these 2 problems its great just wish it could do a little more. I’m not in an area that gives the app what it needs to be successful.

Huggy Bear 16