Training explainers.
Useful reads to make the most of every session. Strength, rowing, cycling, running and more.
Looking for full workout plans? Browse guides
Rowing
How to Use a Rowing Machine Without a Monitor
No display? No problem. How to pace, time and track a rowing workout without a monitor, plus a simple session to try and how an app can fill the gap.
29 September 2026 · 8 min read
Strength
How to Balance Powerlifting and Cycling (Without Wrecking Your Gains)
Stack hard rides on heavy leg days, keep rest days empty, and fuel recovery — a practical weekly split for lifters adding cycling without losing strength.
23 June 2026 · 8 min read
Fitness
Rowing, Running, Cycling, and Strength: Which Training Fits You?
Compare the benefits of rowing, treadmill, exercise bike, and lifting — how each Vigour app coaches your sessions, how modalities stack together, and what to pick based on your goals.
3 June 2026 · 9 min read
Strength
Why You Should Track Weight, Reps, and Volume
Progressive overload only works if you know what you lifted last time. Here is how sets, reps, and training volume fit together — and how Strength Training Workouts logs them for you.
2 June 2026 · 7 min read
Rowing
Why a Rowing Metronome Keeps Your SPM on Track
Strokes per minute are the tempo of good rowing machine sessions. A built-in metronome keeps your rhythm honest — especially when you are not watching a screen.
1 June 2026 · 6 min read