Rowing Machine vs Peloton

[$kully]

Who’s got one? Thoughts?

Looking for some additional at home workout solutions for GF and myself. Peloton is def in consideration but I want more upper body since I already do a lot of outdoor cycling. Considering the ergatta and the hydrow, possible more basic ones without connectivity as well.

 

[grapedrink]

I don't think the appeal with peleton is so much the machine itself, it's the integration with the app and community aspect. Which costs extra money, of course. If you don't care about that, buy whatever you think you will use more often.

 

[TeamScam]

 

[$kully]

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I wish it was a realistic option for me.

 

[frontsidegrab]

If you must decide between those two: rowing machine all day.

 

[TeamScam]

I find peace on the Chesapeake Bay and it's rivers. There's a few Coastal areas in the back bays but it's more therapeutic heading away from the masses than toward them. I have an almost personal relationship with several ospreys and a heron or two. Also Bald Eagles, Kingfishers, ducks pelicans etc but the ospreys, I know they know me.

 

[$kully]

I find peace on the Chesapeake Bay and it's rivers. There's a few Coastal areas in the back bays but it's more therapeutic heading away from the masses than toward them. I have an almost personal relationship with several ospreys and a heron or two. Also Bald Eagles, Kingfishers, ducks pelicans etc but the ospreys, I know they know me.

There is no arguing that the real thing would be best, but I’m headed back to
work soon and want to keep the ball rolling. Looking for the kinda thing where I can get a good workout at home in 30-60min at a time.

 

[Chee-to]

Rowing machine engages more muscles than an exercise bike and engages the muscles that most people need to focus on through the pulling motion. Also: no subscription.

 

[stringcheese]

Thai bo vhs tapes.

 

[TeamScam]

Yeah I'm sorry.
I highly recommend rowing for all the muscles you can focus on. Seems to me the muscles I need to work on the ones that help your core, posture, and appearance, like the 6pack factor the rowing does really well.
I think the Pelaton may be more engaging but I haven't seen modern rowing equipment either.
Time is the biggest drawback to kayaking, I end up needing 3-4 hours out of my day from the time I leave and get back home, loading unloading parking launching, the time is often a deal breaker. There's also wind, thunderstorms traffic.
Rowing will hook you up as a surfer. YMMV.

 

[PeterDj]

Vasa trainer is great for dry land swimming if that's what your after. It has a leg platform attachment for leg work as well.

 

[doc_flavonoid]

real deal actual rowing is great, bu not a realistic yr round routine many can pull off

indoor rower is the fastest way to kick your own ass. but like any solo workout the motivation is on you.

been doing 30-32000m/wk broken into four session/wk. takes like 30ish. min/per sess.

great cardio. go rower. your posture will thank you

 

[casa_mugrienta]

Do they make a Peloton Jr.?

Not sure your feet would reach the pedals on the regular Peloton.

 

[GromsDad]

You'll get a better workout with a few dumbbells and a workout ball than you will with a rower or a bike. Will take up a lot less space too. Get a pair of 10, 20, 30 and 40 pound dumbbells, yoga ball and a balance ball. Probably the most versatile and smallest space you can get.

 

[sussle]

i rowed for a long time, both on machines and for real....my two cents is it's a great workout but if you go into it with any lower back issues, you will sure exacerbate them. i had spondylolisthesis as a young man (A spinal disorder in which a bone (vertebra) slips forward onto the bone below it) and after several years of machine rowing and then a year of river rowing, i had no disk left between L5 & S1. ymmv.

 

[surfer57]

Just get a Concept 2 and call it a day. Takes up such a small amount of space when not in use.

LEARN TO ROW though. I've seen a lot of friends who've gotten a Hydrow or post their workouts from crossfit on the erg and its always entertaining. Learning to properly row will get way more of out of the workout and keep you from injuring yourself. It can get monotonous and boring but I was in the best shape of my life when I rowed in college. I keep telling myself to get back on the erg and do 30 mins steady state a few times a week. Hasn't happened yet.

 

[CCKeith]

try the nrodic track crss country ski machine

 

[VonMeister]

Who’s got one? Thoughts?

Looking for some additional at home workout solutions for GF and myself. Peloton is def in consideration but I want more upper body since I already do a lot of outdoor cycling. Considering the ergatta and the hydrow, possible more basic ones without connectivity as well.

Peletons are good for potatoes who seldom get off the couch because at that point anything works. Neither give you any sort of strength benefit training but can offer a mix of aerobic and anaerobic training.

Rowing machines are the real deal. The good news is that they have adjustable seats so even a "male" with a feminine albeit pudgy shape should find a way to make it fit. At the end of the day your "girlfriend" is just going to use it to hang laundry off of while you sit around and smoke cigarettes.

 

[VonMeister]

i rowed for a long time, both on machines and for real....my two cents is it's a great workout but if you go into it with any lower back issues, you will sure exacerbate them. i had spondylolisthesis as a young man (A spinal disorder in which a bone (vertebra) slips forward onto the bone below it) and after several years of machine rowing and then a year of river rowing, i had no disk left between L5 & S1. ymmv.

Rowers are great tools for people rehabbing from back issues. There is nothing in the position of the body through the rowing motion that is dangerous or somehow increases the chances for injury. There is a ramping up period for everything and if your body isn't prepared for the work discomfort could be the result...but not because you've done any structural damage.

There are plenty of people on rowers every day who have disc degeneration and desiccation who are pain free.

 

[GWS_2]

I bought a Nordic Track rower for the wife. They have one that is linked on-line like the Peloton but I opted out of that and went for the cheaper model. It folds up when not in use so it doesn't take up a ton of floor space. I've used it a few times. I can't hang with it for longer than about 45 minutes. 30 minutes most of the time. My ass can't take much more than that. My body is well capable of going longer, but the contact point on my ass just starts getting to me. Butt your mileage may vary.