“We Don’t Just Talk About Rowing
We Actually Row!”
“We Don’t Just Talk About Rowing – We Actually Row!”
Written by Petra Amara - RowingCrazy.com
CEO & Founder of RowingCrazy, National Rower, Coxswain Womens Eight Team, Rowing Coach & Writer
Petra is a Mother of two and owner of Rowingcrazy.com. Petra lives and breathes rowing, she also has a passion for writing which lead her to start RowingCrazy.com to share her rowing experience and expertise with others.
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Most people have discovered that going to the gym isn’t all that great. Working out from home is far superior! No traffic, no worries about finding parking, sharing shower rooms, or having your locker broken into, and perhaps best of all, no waiting on a rowing machine!
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Deciding what rowing machine is right for you can be a tough decision. When you start researching the different types of rowing machines it can be a bit overwhelming.
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It seems as if everyone wants to work out from home nowadays, and indoor rowing machines are the hottest new pieces of home workout equipment.
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Did you know that water rowers are some of the top-selling rowing machines anywhere? There is a good reason for this.
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Home rowing machines have never been as popular as they are right now. Why? You do away with gym membership in most cases and you can get strength training and a cardio workout in one piece of fitness equipment.
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For people who suffer from bad knees, whether it’s due to an accident, arthritis, or degenerative joint disease, you can find yourself in a real quandary when it comes time to exercise.
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Now more than ever before is a great time to invest in home exercise equipment. A 2-in-1 exercise bike rowing machine combo can be a great option if you are looking for equipment that will give you a cardio workout and help build muscle mass and increase your strength.
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The times we are living in are a bit crazy, don’t you think so? It seems like so many changes are happening daily, and just when you think life can’t get any more complicated, it does.
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When it comes to the golden years, we want to live them in good health, which means that elderly people should get regular exercise.
What can you do if you have arthritis, or if your back and knees aren’t what they used to be?
You go low-impact, friends!
In today’s article, I’m going to tell you about some of the best pieces of low-impact exercise equipment that seniors need to stay healthy and enjoy time with family and friends, not surrounded by doctors, unless those doctors are your children or grandchildren!
Don’t have time to read the whole article? Here are my top picks for the best home workout equipment for elderly.
*We review fitness products impartially and may earn a commission from affiliate links. For details see our disclosure page.
In the upcoming sections of this article, we will provide a detailed analysis and evaluation of each rowing machine, highlighting our key findings for each one.
There are plenty of mental and emotional benefits to exercise, not to mention the obvious ones, such as weight control, strength building, good circulation, improved quality of life, reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes, and overall wellness.
Just a few of the ways that senior-friendly exercise workouts will benefit you as you age include:
That’s not all the reasons why senior citizens should exercise and continue to be active, there are plenty of other health benefits. And did you know that working the muscles that support the joints actually helps to reduce joint pain? You bet, it does!
This would depend on your level of fitness. I know a great grandmother in her 70’s who ran marathons!
In general, however, especially if you are plagued with low back pain, if you have an injury, or if you have had injuries in the past that have damaged the joints, or maybe you have heart problems, the following list of exercises should most likely be avoided by those over 65:
You want to get a good cardio workout so you can exercise your heart and keep your arteries clear, but you don’t want to use an exercise machine that worsens joint pains.
You can get a terrific cardio workout, train and strengthen all the major muscles, and even lose weight by using some of the new exercise equipment made just for seniors!
I’m going to show you what I consider to be the top 5 exercise machines that are low-impact but offer strength training and a heart-pumping cardio workout all in one.
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No other home-improvement sector has grown as much as in-home exercise equipment like rowing machines.
If you have been looking for the perfect rowing machine for your own home gym, you may be trying to choose between the Hydrow and the Aviron.
Both Hydrow and Aviron have recently released new, improved versions of their original products.
Don’t have time to read the whole article? Click on the links below to find out which rower is the best between Hydrow and Aviron Rowers:
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This article will provide a comprehensive review of these rowing machines, examining each one closely and sharing our discoveries for each machine.
How does the Hydrow, Hydrow Wave, Aviron Impact, and Aviron Strong Series rowing machines stack up against each other?
Today, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about these incredible machines so you can make an informed buying decision.
Ready? Let’s dive in, shall we?
For those of you who already know quite a bit about these rowing machines, or if you’re short on time, this comparison chart will help give you the basic information you may be searching for.
| Hydrow | Hydrow Wave | Aviron Impact | Aviron Strong | |
| Overall Dimensions | 86” x 25” x 33” (LWH) | 80” x 19” x 43” (LWH) | 97” x 21” x 43” (LWH) | 84” x 27” x 48” (LWH) |
| Stored Dimensions | 33” x 25” x 86” (LWH) Stores upright, kit required |
26.5” x 30” x 82” (LWH) Stores upright |
54” x 21” x 62” (LWH) Folds up |
35” x 27” x 83” (LWH) Stores upright, no kit required |
| Type of Resistance | Computer Controlled Magnetic Resistance | Computer Controlled Magnetic Resistance | Dual Air and Magnetic Resistance | Dual Air and Magnetic Resistance |
| Size of Monitor | 22-Inch HD Touchscreen | 16-Inch HD Touchscreen | 22-Inch HD Touchscreen | 22-Inch HD Touchscreen, Rotating |
| Types of Workouts | 4 different modes including off-the-rower workouts | 4 different modes including off-the-rower workouts | 8 different modes including games and HIIT | 8 different modes including games and HIIT |
| Maximum User Weight Capacity | 375 Pounds | 375 Pounds | 397 Pounds | 507 Pounds |
| Weight of Machine | 145 Pounds | 102 Pounds | 93 Pounds | 114 Pounds |
| Warranty | 5 years frame 1 year all other parts 1 year labor |
5 years frame 1 year all other parts 1 year labor |
10 years frame 1 year all other parts |
10 years frame 1 year all other parts |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Subject to change) |
$44 | $44 | $24/month, if billed annually $29/month, if billed monthly |
$24/month, if billed annually $29/month, if billed monthly |
| Current Price (Subject to change) | $2,495 | $1,495 | $2,199 | $2,299 |
Hydrow
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One thing that I’ve found to be true in life is that old saying, “You get what you pay for.” Of course, this isn’t true for everything, but in many instances, it is.
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Hi Everyone! My name is Petra, and today, I want to talk about two of the best-selling rowing machines you can buy: the NordicTrack RW900 and the Peloton rower.
If you’ve been eyeing the Peloton Row, but the price tag burns your eyeballs, you may have been considering other options.
If you’ve read any of my previous reviews or posts, you know that I personally own both a NordicTrack RW900 and a Hydrow rower.
I want to note that for years, people called Hydrow the Peloton of rowing machines, but now that Peloton has introduced their rower, it’s time to think of a new tagline.
Anyway, I’ve written a comparison between Hydrow and Peloton Row, so it’s time to also put the NordicTrack RW900 to the test.
Let’s get ready to rumble – I mean, ROW!
Are you short on time and want to know which rower is the best rower between the NordicTrack and Peloton Rower then click on the links below to get straight to our answers and also check out our comparison chart below:
*We review fitness products impartially and may earn a commission from affiliate links. For details see our disclosure page.
I highly recommend bookmarking this page for your reading pleasure later on, but if you’ve been doing research and you only need one or two pieces of information, check out my comparison chart:
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