Tempo

Articles

Training notes and comparison guides for BJJ athletes who want better cardio, recovery, and consistency on the mat.

BJJ Apps14 min read

9 Best BJJ Apps for Training, Conditioning, and Progress Tracking in 2026

Compare BJJ apps for logging rolls, improving conditioning, tracking techniques, and building a more consistent jiu-jitsu training routine.

BJJ Apps16 min read

Tempo vs BJJ Notes vs Marune vs JuggernautBJJ: Which BJJ Training App Is Right for You?

Compare Tempo, BJJ Notes, Marune, and JuggernautBJJ for session logging, conditioning, technique tracking, readiness, pricing, and more.

Tempo3 min read

Welcome to Tempo

Why we're building a recovery-focused companion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners.

Conditioning9 min read

Why Zone 2 Is the Most Underrated Training Tool in BJJ

Zone 2 training builds the aerobic engine that helps grapplers recover between hard exchanges and keep quality high late in rounds.

Conditioning8 min read

The 40-Year-Old Grappler's Cardio Problem (And How to Fix It)

Why experienced grapplers can still fade in later rounds, and how aerobic conditioning changes recovery between scrambles.

Recovery8 min read

Train Less, Recover More: How Zone 2 Extends Your BJJ Career

How Zone 2 cardio can support recovery capacity, training tolerance, and a longer jiu-jitsu career.

Recovery8 min read

What Your Resting Heart Rate Is Telling You About Your BJJ Recovery

Resting heart rate and HRV can reveal whether your body is adapting to training or carrying too much fatigue.

Cardio8 min read

Zone 2 for Grapplers: A Practical Guide to Not Hating Cardio

A practical guide to finding your Zone 2 range, choosing tolerable cardio tools, and fitting aerobic work around BJJ.