EXR is a virtual indoor rowing app that transforms your rowing workouts into interactive experiences. It feels like a mix of a virtual coach and a fun training environment. The EXR app connects to a lot of rowing machines and offers features including:

• Virtual worlds: Row through 3D environments and discover new routes.
• Workout schedules and training plans: Get strong with fitness-based workouts.
• Challenges and achievements: Stay motivated by unlocking rewards.
• Online events: Join group rowing sessions and compete globally.
• Personalized training data: Track your progress and sync your results to fitness apps.

EXR comes with a 14-day free trial during which you can explore all features, functions and third-party sync with other apps like Strava. No credit card or payment information is needed when signing up and you do not automatically subscribe when the trial period ends.

To continue rowing, you can choose between a monthly, 6-monthly or yearly subscription with an optional family plan.

EXR is a workout app for the indoor rowing machine with gamification elements such as levels, achievements and challenges. These elements motivate you to row more and get fit.

EXR is an all-in-one indoor rowing app that makes training more engaging, social, and effective. It is home to a global rowing community and has the advantage of  broad compatibility with rowing machines and devices, frequent feature updates, personal customer support, and a 14-day free trial with no payment details required. 

All you need to use EXR is a rowing machine with Bluetooth and a device with internet access to run the app. This means that you can use EXR at the gym, home or outdoors.

1. Download the EXR app: Download EXR onto your Android, iOS, macOS, tvOS, or Windows device.

2. Connect your Bluetooth rowing machine: Use Bluetooth to connect your rowing machine to EXR.

3. Choose an indoor rowing workout: Select a mode, test or training and start rowing.

EXR is cheaper than your gym membership. And with a family plan, rowing with EXR is even more affordable!

You can choose between a monthly, 6-monthly and yearly subscription. A family plan allows you to row with up to 2 family members at a discounted rate.

To check the exact pricing in your currency, visit EXR’s pricing page.

Join EXR’s online group rowing events to train together with the global community. There are 3 kinds of events: group rows during which you paddle at your own pace, paced group rows with a set target pace, and group races with leaderboards. Just go online in time and join the event to participate!

All events are available for free trial users as well as subscribers. Sign up to as many as you like and find all information including rewards, partners and duration about each event on the EXR event website.

EXR is tailored to your lifestyle, so you can choose how often you row. A weekly streak counter helps you stay on track with your fitness routine and the daily, weekly and monthly goals motivate you to row more.

Yes, EXR tracks all of your performance data during your indoor rowing workout. This includes power, stroke rate, and split, as well as heart rate, stroke length, and more.

Yes, EXR features races and competitions! In Competition Mode, you can choose between open competitions and private competitions using a lobby code. Up to 6 rowers can compete at the same time. Join the Group Race events to regularly race live against a big group of EXR community members!

Yes, you can find a over 100 structured workouts for beginners, intermediate, and experienced rowers. EXR also offers weekly training plans to reach your fitness goals more efficiently.

Yes, EXR can be used on multiple devices, as long as only one device is active at a time. For example, you could use EXR at home on one device and at the gym on another.

Yes, you can export your EXR workout stats by downloading past session data as FIT files. You can also sync directly with third-party apps including Concept2 Logbook, Strava, Intervals.icu, and Apple Health.

EXR is a workout app for the indoor rowing machine with gamification elements such as levels, achievements and challenges. These elements motivate you to row more and get fit.

No, EXR needs a stable and fast internet connection to sync your data with its servers and show other rowers around you. EXR does not have an offline mode.

You need a rowing machine with FTMS Bluetooth to row with EXR. The only exceptions are Concept2 PM3 and PM4 which can connect via cable when running EXR on Windows. To add Bluetooth to your rowing machine, upgrade it with SmartRow.

On your iPad or iPhone, silent mode may be automatically activated when opening EXR. You can check this by sliding down the device menu. Click on the red bell icon to deactivate silent mode and let EXR play sounds.

EXR does not require a VR headset. The app is designed with athletes' comfort in mind, requiring only your rowing machine and a device to run EXR as a setup. However, according to user reports, EXR can be sideloaded for VR.

Indoor rowing a sport that involves using a rowing machine to simulate the movement of rowing on water. It is a popular exericise at rowing clubs, gyms or as a home workout. Indoor rowing is labeled a full-body training as it engages your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, lats, back, shoulders, biceps, and forearms, along with your core. Indoor rowing is great for losing fat, injury recovery and building endurance.

Yes, indoor rowing is an excellent full-body workout. It’s adaptive and low-impact, making it ideal for people with joint issues or during injury recovery. Rowing combines strength training and cardio in one efficient session, working all major muscle groups while improving endurance. With adjustable resistance and intensity, it’s suitable for all fitness levels and helps prevent workout boredom.

In short, the indoor rowing movement can be explained by first extending your legs, then engaging your core and back as you lean back, followed by bending your arms, and finally reversing the sequence. These four parts of the indoor rowing stroke are called the catch, drive, finish, and recovery. While this may sound simple, rehearsing each phase of the stroke is important to prevent injury and ensure optimal power output. 

Improving your indoor rowing technique starts with maintaining proper posture and a smooth, controlled stroke. Focus on fluid transitions between the stroke phases and remember that most power should come from your legs, not your arms. Regularly reviewing your form helps reduce injury risk and improve performance.

For a breakdown of the most common mistakes in indoor rowing, visit Concept2’s technique page.

Merach rowers may work with EXR although they are officially unsupported.

To use EXR with your Merach rowing machine, create a free EXR account, active Bluetooth on your rowing machine and select it in the Connection Screen in the EXR app. Does it connect? Great, then you’re ready to row!

Problems connecting? Open EXR's general settings, scroll down to the advanced options and activate the FTMS controlpoint. Next, close the app and open EXR again. Connect your rowing machine using EXR's connection screen.