You’ve probably heard of the Peloton exercise bike. Now there’s a Peloton rowing machine. But is it better than the inexpensive machine my mom bought when I was 15?
The Peloton Row, at $3,195, costs at least $3,000 more than my rower. But it’s a lot fancier. It has a 24-inch high-definition display and a slew of videos with rowing instructors.
Instructors can be great. At a rowing class in California, I raced six others indoors, looking up at a big screen to see who was ahead. The class was taught by Xeno Muller, an Olympic medalist. He made me work harder than I ever had before.
Peloton says that with every stroke, you’re using 86% of your muscles. In 15 minutes, you can get a good cardio and strength workout. The readout tells you your stroke rate, pace, output and distance. The resistance level is electronically controlled. You even get feedback on your form. Unlike bulky exercise equipment, you can stow it against a wall. It ships in December but you can order it now.
My rower…
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