Start Rowing vs RowCoach

Start Rowing without any previous experience needed. Get in shape, build strength and burn calories. Our rowing app's workout plans will train you for the next stage in your rowing journey. Never rowed before? Start with our beginner plan. In 8 weeks you’ll be comfortable rowing 2000 meters with correct technique. Experienced erger? Use our intermediate and advanced plans to improve your overall fitness while increasing your rowing capacity. Start Rowing will guide you step by step, letting you know when to change rowing intensity and when to rest. Each plan is designed to slowly become more challenging so your body can adapt and gain endurance while minimising any risk of injury. Spend just 10-30 minutes a day, 2-5 days a week. You’ll be fitter, stronger and a much better rower! Features - Choose from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced training plans. - Session based Challenger workouts to exercise your whole body. - Audio coach to guide your through your rowing workout. - Rowing metronome to help you keep in time. - Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. - Share your progress. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium Start Rowing subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

RowCoach turns your iPhone into a complete rowing computer. Take your phone in the boat and get the live metrics that matter, using the phone's built-in GPS and motion sensors — no dedicated head unit needed. LIVE ON-WATER METRICS - Split (time per 500m) from GPS speed - Stroke rate in strokes per minute, detected from boat motion - Distance, elapsed time, average split, meters per stroke - Large, high-contrast instrument display that stays readable in sunlight and never sleeps mid-piece BUILT FOR TRAINING - Create workouts by single time, single distance, time intervals, distance intervals, or fully custom interval sequences - Workout library with your saved favorites plus common presets: 2k test, 5k, 4x500m, 8x500m, steady-state pieces, pyramids, and more - Live interval guidance with countdown to the next piece and automatic split-by-split results REVIEW EVERY WORKOUT - Map view of your exact course - Interval-by-interval breakdown - Add your own notes to any session EXPORT ANYWHERE - TCX files upload to Strava, Garmin Connect, and TrainingPeaks - CSV for spreadsheets or manual logbook entry - Clean PDF workout reports for printing or sharing MORE THAN ROWING Track cycling and running too, with sport-appropriate metrics (pace and speed) and full GPS routes. All your data stays on your device. No account required, no sign-up, nothing uploaded unless you choose to export it.