asensei 4+

Awesome, get the most out of your Concept 2

Before getting this app I was rowing my C2 aimlessly, poor technique, no goals, no coaching. I tried the free trial workouts that comes with the download. After 1 week I was hooked. The app connects easily with the C2 pm5, once connected, the app allows you to download a selection of free workouts, many more available with the paid subscription. A few things really impressed me. First, connectivity with the C2 is excellent and the app allows you to upload your workout and stats to your C2 logbook. Second, the app provides the rower with a human connection. Instead of relying on graphics, you actually get to see a real rower on his C2 doing the same workout that you’re doing. For me that was what got me hooked. I actually got to see what I was doing wrong, and by listening to the coach and copying his movements I was able to dramatically improve my rowing technique. Third, unlike other rowing app, this one records your performance as you progress and provides you with target goals based on you specifically. Lastly, the customer service is excellent. When I purchased my subscription I must have done something wrong and my subscription didn’t download to my app. I wrote a brief email and the next morning everything had been sorted out. Like all app, you need to read the FAQ provided by the developer, in this case, the FAQ is extensive and covers about everything. I’m not into sharing workouts and stats with others, but if it’s your thing the app also provide that possibility. Although I have not tried it, there is an online presence on Facebook and also some live workouts. I strongly encourage you to give this app a try.

Great App

I have been indoor rowing for over four years and have been looking for an app like this for a while. It has personalized workouts that help to push you to get better. So far I have done five of Eric’s workouts and they have been great. Almost like going to the gym and having a class. I like that each one is different and builds on previous ones. There are always reminders about technique and if you slow down or speed up too much it lets you know. The app connects easily to my PM5 and it also uploads to the Concept 2 website. I throw the workout to my TV so I have a great view of the coach. For the price I think the app is excellent.

Overall good guide for training

2019-08-01
Just got feedback from Asensai. I am very pleased that what I had posted on my comment was taken into consideration (probably many more reviews included these comments). If they pull through with the features I will update to 5 stars.

I’m new to rowing and just bought a concept 2 with a PM5. Very easy to set up, application is very easy to follow.

Did the 6 week program with Eric and had fun. Workout plan is well guided and I did improve very much.

Very happy with the program.

Future recommendations:
-Allow user to move the time bar to skip certain parts of the training (ie the warm up comes repetitive).
-allow for choice of music or allow Spotify or Sirius XM to play in background.
-hopefully add more programs for training.

Developer Response ,

We definitely want those five stars!

Update to latest version of app; you can now skip many parts of a workout including titles, warmups and rests. We don’t let you skip the hard work though!

If you visit asensei.com you’ll see over 40 new lessons from Shane Farmer of Dark Horse Rowing. Eric Murray is working on new programs with as we speak and we will be releasing some new workouts from Coach JQ!

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We so appreciate your support and encouragement! You make asensei better, she will make you better!