Unlocking the Future of Fitness: Boston-Based Hydrow Rowing Machine Review

By: Sarah Lapinsky

Boston is a city well known for its love of rowing! When you walk along the Espande, it’s common to see rowers out on the Charles river enjoying their time on the water. This outdoor setting is ideal for most rowing enthusiasts. However, sometimes the New England weather and inconvenience of getting everything set up can result in a missed session. Hydrow is a company that combats this problem. They specialize in indoor rowing machines that truly make you feel like you are out on the water, right from your own home! In addition, this company connects you to a community of rowers and provides guidance for beginners. Hydrow rowing machines use an innovative technology that is revolutionizing the way we approach at home fitness!

Background of Hydrow

Hydrow was founded by Bruce Smith - an experienced rower and U.S. National Team coach from the Boston area. Smith has always had a passion for bringing the sport of rowing to the community. His first hand experience of the physical and mental benefits of rowing has given him a strong desire to share these positive effects with others. Smith noticed that one way to achieve this goal was through the development of a higher quality rowing machine. This led him to form a team that used some of the best engineering and technology to develop Hydrow. 

Hydrow is a company that produces rowing machines. Each machine was designed taking into consideration human physiology, the release of endorphins, connection to a community of rowers, and accessibility. Keeping all these factors in mind is what truly makes Hydrow one of the most impactful fitness machines available!


Technology and Design

Hydrow rowing machines are designed with both style and comfort in mind. The high definition screen is able to rotate in several models, allowing you to easily switch between rowing and mat exercises. You are also able to sync your workout to your smartwatch or Strava to help record your workout.


Hydrow rowing machines have a high effectiveness in several types of movement including low impact, upper body, lower body, range of motion, and core. This makes this machine stand out in comparison to other popular workout equipment such as treadmills, bikes, and the stair stepper, as they typically only excel in a couple of these areas. 


The Hydrow Experience

What really brings Hydrow technology to the next level is the full access to workouts through an immersive screen. These classes are led by a team of incredible world-class instructors. For example, coach Aquil Abdullah is an Olympian and four-time US National Team member. In addition to his experience, he provides motivation and positive energy as you move through each workout! Another way in which Hydrow makes rowing workouts exciting is through a display of scenic locations. This feature makes you feel as though you are really rowing through gorgeous scenery! Over 5,000 workouts are available to choose from incorporating other exercises in addition to rowing such as yoga, circuit training, and strength. 

The workouts are available through the Hydrow app. This app also offers additional benefits such as the ability to track workouts, create an unlimited number of profiles, and connect with a greater community. To provide additional motivation, the app gives you access to join in on several fun challenges!

Conclusion

The level of  innovation and effectiveness of the Hydrow rowing machine really makes it stand out from other home workout options. With a modern look, high-quality design, and revolutionary technology, this machine creates an incredible workout experience leaving athletes excited to move! The crystal clear touchscreen display makes it feel as though you are rowing with an expert through beautiful scenery. In addition, this technology allows you to connect to an app to track your workouts, connect with the community, and participate in exciting challenges. With so much to offer, Hydrow changes the boundaries of what we believed would be possible for a great workout right at home!

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