Is rowing a good workout? – Ergatta

FULL BODY

Every stroke activates your legs, core, back and arms, firing up 86% of muscles in a single motion.

LOW IMPACT

Hard work that’s easy on the knees, ankles, and back. Enjoy a sustainable form of exercise you can do for decades without wearing down your joints.

Efficient

Achieve your goals in a fraction of the time and burn calories around twice the rate of cycling. Get a real workout in 20 minutes or less.

4.9/5.0

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I hate most forms of physical activity. But I don't think of my time on the Ergatta Lite as a workout. It's a time for Zen meditation. I transport somewhere else hearing the water and moving forward. Truly grateful for this machine.

– Philip E

Incredible rower! Love my daily workouts on it. I always look forward to my half hour to hour of rowing. It’s awesome exercise and has gotten me back into a regular workout routine. The different courses and challenges offered keep things very fun and interesting. Highly recommend.

– Luis E

I have had my Ergatta for about a month now and it’s been a real game changer for my fitness routine. I I look forward to it every day, unlike running, which I dreaded. I also never feel sore or achy afterwards because it’s so low impact. What a game changer this is turning out to be, I am in love.

– Molly F

I have not workout like this for a while. Starting from 10 min a day now I’m rowing everyday. If you also have a very tight schedule rowing is for you. It clear your mind and kick your day started.

– JINGLEI C

My husband and I are both in our forties and we were looking for a form of exercise that we could do whenever we want, for a small bit of time, while also working out our entire body. We have two toddlers. We can usually only get a few minutes in at a time on the rower but it’s great for our bodies and it’s meditative for the mind! We could never get to the gym but the rower has made getting “out” into nature so easy! We love the sound of the water!

– Nikki C

I've always enjoyed strength training. Cardio, not so much. The Ergatta makes cardio not just bearable but fun. Huge fan of the design and the gamified approach that keeps you engaged and wanting to come back for more. Wife loves it too!

– Caleb L

EXPERTS AGREE

BEGINNER-FRIENDLY

“While it can look intimidating at first, rowing workouts are actually more beginner-friendly than you might think — and they provide one hell of a workout.”

GOOD CARDIO WORKOUT

"If you want to get a good cardio workout on a stationary machine that will push your heart rate, use multiple muscle groups, and engage your brain, you should consider the rowing machine.”

BONE-building

"The best of both worlds: significant bone-building benefits without the levels of cartilage stress produced by running."

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The Ergatta Luxe Rower

1 week ago

Griffmcc

Torn Achilles

I started using my in laws Ergatta for cardio after I had torn my Achilles tendon. I can only use one leg in the straps but it’s a great work out. I’m grateful that I can still get cardio in.

The Ergatta Luxe Rower

1 week ago

Liam C.

The First Piece of Fitness Equipment I Actually Look Forward to Using

I absolutely love my Ergatta Rower. It’s one of those rare pieces of fitness equipment that actually makes me want to use it.

The design is beautiful, the build quality feels excellent, and it looks more like a piece of handcrafted furniture than something that belongs hidden away in a home gym. But what really makes Ergatta special is the experience. The game-based workouts completely changed rowing for me. Instead of staring at a timer and counting down the minutes, I’m focused on hitting targets, competing, improving my scores, and pushing myself just a little harder each time.

It somehow manages to make a genuinely tough workout feel engaging and rewarding. I can get completely locked into a session and realize afterward that I worked much harder than I probably would have with a traditional workout.

I also love that the experience adapts to your ability. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to enjoy it, and as you improve, there’s always another challenge waiting for you. It gives you a real sense of progression rather than simply logging another workout.

The water resistance is smooth, natural, and incredibly satisfying, and the sound of the water adds something you simply don’t get from most exercise equipment.

I’ve owned and used plenty of fitness equipment over the years, and Ergatta is easily one of the few that I genuinely look forward to getting on. It’s beautifully designed, incredibly well thought out, challenging without being boring, and actually makes exercise fun.

If you’re someone who has trouble staying motivated with traditional workouts, Ergatta figured out something special. This isn’t just a rower I own. It’s a rower I actually use, and that might be the highest compliment I can give it.

The Ergatta Luxe Rower

2 weeks ago

Christina V.

What I’d Hoped For

I live in an old house without a lot of storage room, so I needed a rower that didn’t just work but that could easily stow and not look horrible in our living room. Could not be happier with how this folds up and how it looks! But the real bonus for me is the quiet splashing sound instead of the chain and the scenic rows options. 10/10

The Ergatta Luxe Rower

3 weeks ago

Jonahbro67

Really cool and helpful

a really good exercise machine that, altohugh i have nothing to say about in specific, is still really good. Endeavor is a really fun game that i play whenever i excersixe

The Ergatta Luxe Rower

1 month ago

Michele

Moving meditation

I love my Ergatta rower. It’s relaxing exercise and the results stunned me. They came quietly; I didn’t notice it happening and then one day my core and legs were hard as rocks. I have ab definition! It was easy and no trips to the gym were involved. I add a little time with dumbbells and it’s a full body workout that I actually enjoy. I don’t kill myself with races or even sprints -I have a mellow row and focus on slowly improving cardio capability. I’m 72 and I can bounce up and down stairs, I can run, I sleep better and I’ve slimmed down.

This rowing machine has been an invaluable investment in my health. I wouldn’t give it up! And it looks beautiful parked up against my bedroom wall.

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