Smart is an understatement
SmartRow elevates the WaterRower experience with its power meter's ability to accurately show pace and watts along with the force curve for each stroke as opposed to the WaterRower's S4 computer which overestimates the pace by around 10% and does not log workouts. Instead, SmartRow tracks my workout data and pushes it to Apple Health and Strava. I use it with my Apple Watch to see my heart rate and gauge my zones during workouts. The only lacking bit of the software for me is that you cannot create interval workouts that are distance-based, but that feature is apparently under development for iOS. As for accuracy, I'm pulling the same pace/watts at home with the SmartRow device/app on the WaterRower as I do in the gym on a Concept2. The aesthetics and minimal noise from the WaterRower are why I have it at my "home gym" aka living room and SmartRow keeps me on top of my goals by giving me precise data of all my workouts.
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Habe gerade das erste gemacht funktioniert technisch problemlos und hat Spaß gemacht.
Good app but can improve
The app works great and it’s nice having more data than the standard water rower tracker. I wish I could do interval training based on distance rather than just time. Seems like an easy enough fix. Would also be nice if it could be integrated with garmin.
Good tracking, but could be a better workout tool
I’ve been using SmartRow with my WaterRower for a few months now, and overall it’s a solid app for tracking rowing performance and dedicated workouts. The metrics are helpful, and it’s great to have rowing data seamlessly integrated with the machine.
That said, there are a few areas where the app feels limiting- especially if you’re doing something beyond a steady-state row, like interval training or using the rower as part of a circuit workout. At the moment, I find myself relying on a separate timer app (SecondsPro) to fill in the gaps.
Here are a few specific improvements that could really enhance the experience:
1. No audible cues during workouts
Without sound prompts, I have to constantly look at my phone to know when an interval changes. Adding audible signals (for interval transitions, countdowns, or stroke-rate targets) would make the app far more user-friendly.
2. Custom workouts are cumbersome to build
The process of setting up intervals is clunky. It would be so much easier if there were options to copy/duplicate individual intervals - or even whole workouts - rather than having to rebuild them from scratch.
3. Custom workouts don’t stay in order
The fact that custom workouts reorder themselves makes it confusing to find the one I want quickly. Having the ability to manually sort or keep workouts in a saved order would fix this.
SmartRow has great potential, but addressing these small usability issues would make it not just a solid tracking app, but a much more powerful training tool - especially for people who use rowing in different workout formats.
That said, there are a few areas where the app feels limiting- especially if you’re doing something beyond a steady-state row, like interval training or using the rower as part of a circuit workout. At the moment, I find myself relying on a separate timer app (SecondsPro) to fill in the gaps.
Here are a few specific improvements that could really enhance the experience:
1. No audible cues during workouts
Without sound prompts, I have to constantly look at my phone to know when an interval changes. Adding audible signals (for interval transitions, countdowns, or stroke-rate targets) would make the app far more user-friendly.
2. Custom workouts are cumbersome to build
The process of setting up intervals is clunky. It would be so much easier if there were options to copy/duplicate individual intervals - or even whole workouts - rather than having to rebuild them from scratch.
3. Custom workouts don’t stay in order
The fact that custom workouts reorder themselves makes it confusing to find the one I want quickly. Having the ability to manually sort or keep workouts in a saved order would fix this.
SmartRow has great potential, but addressing these small usability issues would make it not just a solid tracking app, but a much more powerful training tool - especially for people who use rowing in different workout formats.
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schöne visualisierung und gute datenerhebung, wenn, ja wenn denn alles klappt.
ich lasse mittlerweile immer noch einen zweiten workout tracker auf meiner uhr mitlaufen, weil fast jedes mal irgendwelche accessoires die verbindung verlieren. vor allem die HR vom pulsgurt geht bei fast jedem workout zwischendurch verloren. egal ob polar h10 oder garmin hrm pro. bitte nachbessern!
ich lasse mittlerweile immer noch einen zweiten workout tracker auf meiner uhr mitlaufen, weil fast jedes mal irgendwelche accessoires die verbindung verlieren. vor allem die HR vom pulsgurt geht bei fast jedem workout zwischendurch verloren. egal ob polar h10 oder garmin hrm pro. bitte nachbessern!
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