In our eyes, Hydrow is offering the best Black Friday rowing machine deal of 2022. Not only has the brand slashed the price of its original Hydrow Rower by $500/£400, but it has also taken a healthy $150/£125 off the cost of the new Hydrow Wave (a smaller, more affordable alternative to its inaugural machine).
We’ve come to that decision after testing both Hydrow rowers and many other indoor rowing machines, then gathering all the Black Friday deals. In the UK, some of the best rowing machines from Echelon, JTX Fitness and others have also been put on sale, with top models available from just £299. There are also great options in the US, including a rare Ergatta Rower deal at Best Buy.
Below you’ll find the Hydrow deals, why we rate Hydrow so highly, then more Black Friday rowing machine deals to choose from. Dive in.
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Why We Recommend Hydrow
Both Hydrow models have featured on Coach’s selection of the best rowing machines, and the Hydrow review and Hydrow Wave review awarded the maximum five stars.
I also put the Hydrow Rower and the Hydrow Wave to the test earlier this year and was quickly won over, too.
The Hydrow uses computer-controlled electromagnetic resistance to mimic the feeling of rowing on water and it’s also considerably quieter than air rowers such as the ever-popular Concept 2. The machine looks sleek and is sturdily built, while the seat glides up and down the rail.
However, it’s the immersive connected workouts that really sets the Hydrow apart from the competition. You have to pay a monthly membership fee ($39/£38 a month), but that grants you access to thousands (more than 4,300, at the time of testing) of engaging workouts, all displayed on the 22in HD touchscreen.
While Peloton classes transport you to a studio with bright lights and (very) enthusiastic instructors, Hydrow takes you on-board the boats of decorated athletes, former Olympians and knowledgeable coaches as they traverse some of the world’s most beautiful waterways. I found this approach was a breath of fresh air. With my headphones in, it was easy to forget my surroundings and enjoy rowing across Scotland’s Loch Ness.
Introductory videos also help to teach beginners proper rowing technique, and cues from the coaches help to fine-tune your form. There are also off-rower workouts which include yoga and Pilates sessions, functional strength training and more.
My only qualms were the high price and considerable dimensions. However, Hydrow addressed both points with the release of the Hydrow Wave – a smaller, more affordable alternative to its original rower.
The Wave offers the same high-end performance and uses the same app as its older brother, with the only noticeable difference being the smaller 16in display. It is shorter, but I'm 6ft 2in and the rail was still long enough for me to fully extend my legs at the finish of each stroke, and the electromagnetic resistance was just as smooth and silent.
If you’re after an engaging home exercise machine, I can’t recommend Hydrow rowing machines enough – particularly now they’re down in price.
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