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Fitness equipment for the home: why the rowing machine is the best choice

1 November 2024

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FROM Flavio Holstein

If you're looking for an effective way to train your entire body while protecting your joints, then rowing training is just the thing for you. Rowing offers an intensive full-body workout that combines endurance and strength and is particularly easy on the joints. What's more, it's easy to do in the comfort of your own home - ideal for a home gym. In this article, you will find out why rowing training is one of the most effective sports and what health benefits it offers.
 
Our AUGLETICS coach and two-time Olympian Lars Wichert explains the benefits of rowing training and how you can get the most out of your training in the video below. At the end of the article, you can take an interactive quiz to test whether rowing training is the right sport for you.

The benefits of rowing training at a glance

Rowing is one of the most efficient sports as it works almost all muscle groups simultaneously and provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. Here are some of the most important benefits:

Cardiovascular training

Rowing gives your cardiovascular system an optimal workout. Regular rowing training improves oxygen transport in the body, lowers the resting heart rate and strengthens the heart by making it work more efficiently. In the long term, this leads to better health and can reduce the risk of heart disease such as high blood pressure or heart attacks.

Full body workout

One of the biggest advantages of rowing training is that almost 80 % of the muscles are used. Large muscle groups such as the legs, back, abdomen and arms work simultaneously, which makes the training particularly efficient. It also helps to improve posture, build muscle and burn calories at the same time.

Efficient fat burning

Rowing training is a real calorie killer. You can burn a lot of calories in a short space of time, as the body has to expend a lot of energy due to the intense full-body exertion. This is ideal for people who want to lose weight or maintain their weight without straining their joints.

Joint-friendly training

Unlike many other sports, rowing training does not involve any impact-like strain. This makes rowing particularly easy on the joints and ideal for people who suffer from joint problems or simply prefer a gentler training method. The full range of motion is maintained, which promotes mobility.

Stress reduction

As with many endurance sports, rowing training also helps to reduce stress and promote mental health. The steady, rhythmic movement ensures that you enter a meditative "flow" state, allowing you to leave everyday life behind and recharge your batteries. At the same time, happiness hormones are released that improve your mood.

Rowing training at home: flexibility and comfort

One of the biggest arguments in favour of rowing training is the flexibility it offers. You can train at any time, regardless of the weather or time of day. A Rowing machine is compact and takes up little space, so you can easily carry out an effective workout in your home. Whether you want to build muscle, lose weight or simply improve your endurance - rowing training offers you all these possibilities in a single workout.

Lars Wichert explains the benefits of rowing training

In this video, our AUGLETICS coach Lars Wichert, former competitive athlete and two-time Olympian, shows the benefits of rowing training for your health and fitness. He gives valuable tips on how you can optimise your training and achieve the best possible results.
 

The AUGLETICS Eight Style: your perfect rowing machine at home

If you're thinking about getting a rowing machine for your home, the AUGLETICS Eight Style an excellent choice. This rowing machine has been specially developed for use in the home gym and offers many advantages that will make your training even more effective and enjoyable:
 

Quiet and compact

The AUGLETICS Eight Style works almost silently, which makes it ideal for training in a flat. It is also compact and can be folded up after training to save space

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Large screen

The integrated screen ensures that you always have your training in view. Here you can track your progress, complete virtual training programmes or let an integrated trainer guide you through your workout.

Integrated trainer

The virtual trainer in AUGLETICS Eight style supports you during every workout by giving you feedback on your technique and progress. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, the integrated coach will help you get the most out of your training.

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The AUGLETICS Eight Style offers you everything you need for successful and enjoyable rowing training at home - from quiet and effective function to the latest technology to support your training.

Large Touch Screen

Your 15-inch control and entertainment center for individual training values, virtual coaching, various workouts, and favorite series.

Quiet eddy brake

Thanks to our regulated eddy current brake, training without water feels like rowing on the lake. In addition, it is extremely quiet even during intensive workouts. Your resistance, your pace, you're training.

Robust pull strap

We install a robust pull strap that can withstand several tons of pulling force. This transmits the power optimally and is grease-free and low-maintenance compared to a chain.

Comfortable sliding seat

The AUGLETICS Eight has an extremely comfortable rolling seat, which you won't want to be without anytime soon. Thanks to the wide rolling surface, the rolling movement is stable and quiet.

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Test yourself: Is rowing training the right sport for you?

Still not sure if rowing training is right for you? Take our interactive quiz now and find out whether a rowing machine is the perfect choice for your home gym.
 

With the AUGLETICS Eight Style, you can bring a professional rowing machine into your home that not only offers you an excellent training experience, but is also flexible and space-saving. Whether you want to build muscle, lose weight or simply get fitter - with a rowing machine you have every opportunity to achieve your goals.

About the author

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Flavio Holstein

Flavio Holstein is the founder and CEO of AUGLETICS, a company that brings the sport of rowing directly into the living room with innovative rowing machines. He has been an enthusiastic rower for over 20 years and at times even trained three times a day to make it into the national team. He was twice German runner-up in the four and eight. With a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Flavio has the necessary background knowledge to combine state-of-the-art technology with sporting efficiency and make rowing accessible to everyone. His vision: to establish rowing as an integral part of everyday life and thus tackle what is probably the biggest health problem of our time - the lack of exercise.

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