Training insights & app updates
Research-backed rowing advice, product news, and honest comparisons — from the ErgBuddy team.
How to Pace a 6k on the Erg (Without Guessing Your Splits)
Pace a 6k erg test from three separate numbers — Target, PB, and Anchor — then hold an even split through race day.
Target vs PB vs Anchor: three numbers every erg rower should keep separate
Rowing PB vs target: PB is your best test, Anchor sets your zones and workouts, and Target is the goal time you’re training toward.
ErgBuddy open beta: what’s live, what’s next
ErgBuddy is in open beta: structured six-phase programmes and target splits inside workouts are live; log manually. Concept2 sync is on the roadmap.
60-Minute Row Test: Strategy, Pacing, and What Your Score Means
How to approach the 60-minute erg test — pacing plan, fuelling, mental strategy, and how to interpret your result for training zones.
6K Rowing Training Plan: How to Pace and Prepare for the 6K Erg Test
A structured 6K erg training plan covering pacing strategy, zone distribution, workout examples, and tapering for the Concept2 6K test.
How to Set Rowing Splits: A Practical Guide for Every Training Zone
Step-by-step instructions for calculating your target splits on the erg from your 2K benchmark — covering UT2 through race pace for Concept2 and other rowers.
Periodized Rowing Training: How to Structure Phases for Long-Term Erg Gains
How periodisation works for indoor rowing — Foundation through Race rehearsal, with example macrocycles and weekly session templates.
Steady-State Rowing: Why UT2 Training Is the Foundation of Erg Fitness
What steady-state rowing is, why UT2 makes up 70–80% of an effective training plan, and how to set the right pace for endurance sessions on the erg.
UT2 vs UT1 vs Threshold Rowing: Understanding Training Intensities for the Erg
The differences between UT2, UT1, anaerobic threshold, and race-pace rowing — when to use each intensity, how to set the right splits, and common mistakes.
How to Train for a 2K on the Erg: A Research-Based Guide
A complete guide to 2K erg training — periodization, pace zones, workout types, and tapering — backed by rowing physiology research.
Best Rowing Apps in 2026: An Honest Comparison
A straightforward comparison of ErgBuddy, Concept2 Logbook, ErgZone, Ergatta, Hydrow, and other rowing apps — who they're for and what they cost.
Full Marathon Rowing Training Guide: 42,195m on the Erg
How to train for a full marathon on the rowing machine — pacing, fuelling, mental strategy, and workout structure for the 42,195m erg distance.
Half Marathon Rowing Training Guide: 21,097m on the Erg
How to train for a half marathon on the rowing machine — pacing strategy, training phases, and workout structure for the 21,097m erg distance.
Indoor Rowing Training Plans: Structured Programs for Every Goal
How to structure indoor rowing training plans for 2k, 6k, half-marathon, and marathon erg goals — periodised programs built from your benchmark results.
Introducing ErgBuddy: Your Smarter Training Partner
We built ErgBuddy because every rower deserves quality programming — not just those who can afford a coach. Here's the story and what's inside.
Indoor Rowing Training for Masters Athletes (40+)
How to adapt erg training plans for masters rowers — recovery adjustments, intensity management, and sustainable progress for athletes over 40.
Rowing Pace Zones Explained: The 6-Zone System for Erg Training
Understanding UT2, UT1, AT, TR, AN, and Max rowing pace zones — what each zone trains, how to calculate your splits, and how much time to spend in each.
The Research Behind ErgBuddy's Training Programs
Published studies and evidence that inform ErgBuddy's training methodology — VO₂max prediction, polarised training, recovery monitoring and rowing physiology.
How ErgBuddy's Training Methodology Works
The science behind ErgBuddy's erg training programs — periodised phases, polarised intensity, research-backed pacing, and adaptive recovery.