Start rowing. Start tracking. Start improving.
New to the rowing machine? Watta makes it simple. Take a photo of your screen after each session, and AI captures all your workout data automatically. The Effort Score tells you how hard you worked — no rowing expertise required.
The Problem
The PM5 screen is overwhelming
Split time, stroke rate, watts, calories, drag factor — the Concept2 monitor displays a wall of numbers that means nothing to a beginner. Most new rowers ignore the data entirely.
No idea if you are making progress
Without understanding what good looks like or tracking sessions over time, beginners cannot tell if they are improving. This lack of feedback leads many to abandon rowing for simpler cardio options.
Rowing feels isolating
Unlike group fitness classes, rowing is often a solo activity in the corner of the gym. Without a community or accountability system, motivation fades quickly.
How Watta Helps
Just Take a Photo
You do not need to understand the PM5 screen. Just photograph it after your session, and Watta captures everything. The app does the thinking for you.
One Number: Effort Score
Instead of deciphering splits and watts, focus on one simple 0-100 Effort Score. It tells you how hard you worked, and you can watch it improve over time.
Achievement Badges
Earn badges for metres rowed, sessions completed, and personal bests. Watta celebrates your progress from your very first session and rewards consistency.
How It Works
Snap your erg screen
Take a photo of your PM5 display after your workout. Gallery upload works too.
AI extracts your data
Watta reads every metric — time, split, distance, stroke rate, heart rate, and calories.
Get your Effort Score
A 0-100 score combining cardiac load, work output, pacing, and economy shows exactly how hard you worked.
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