# Rowing Machine Workouts

> Row smarter, not harder! Rowing workouts for fitness, weight loss & strength.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rowingtrainer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rowingtrainer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rowingtrainer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vigour Fitness
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 71,092
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (944 ratings)
- **Version:** 253.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2021-03-11
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rowingtrainer)
- **Website:** [http://www.rowingmachineworkouts.com](http://www.rowingmachineworkouts.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy](https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy)

## Description

Rowing Machine Workouts delivers guided indoor rowing programs for all fitness levels. Pick a plan based on your goal—build muscle, lose weight, or improve general health—and row with an integrated metronome and audio coach to keep your stroke rate on target.

Features include activity tracking, a workout logger, and the ability to create custom routines. Safe, scalable workouts pair with gym or home rowing machines (Concept2 compatible), plus starter and premium plans to fit your commitment.

## Rankings

- #257,371 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.rowingtrainer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's customizable rowing workouts, visual and audio metronome, and additional stretching routines, praising its helpful interface and support. However, many express concerns over the app's high subscription cost, limited beginner guidance, inconsistent audio cues, and lack of integration with rowing machines. Several also mention difficulties with subscription management and that free features are very basic.

### Pros

- Provides customizable workouts including HIIT and fat loss programs
- Includes metronome with visual and audio cues to guide rowing pace
- Offers warm-up and cool-down stretching routines
- User-friendly interface that is easy to follow during workouts
- Good customer support and responsive developers

### Cons

- Most valuable features require a paid subscription, which some users find expensive
- Lack of integration with rowing machines and fitness accessories
- Limited guidance or instruction for beginners to learn correct rowing form
- Audio metronome volume can be inconsistent or too low
- Subscription management can be confusing or limited

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rowingtrainer)