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The rowing machine experts

Row your way to fitness

In-depth rowing machine reviews and guides to help you pick the best rower for your home workouts, and the workouts to get the most out of it.

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Thirty days at your level, from short easy rows in week one to a retest on day 30 that shows how far you've come. Every session gives you your own split and stroke rate, and you can print the whole plan.

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What we do

Unbiased reviews, workouts and guides

1

The rowing machine experts

Here at Start Rowing we're dedicated to providing you with detailed unbiased rowing machine reviews. Our aim is to make the process of finding your home rower as simple as possible.

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Reach your fitness goals

Our rowing machine workouts will help you reach your goals no matter what your current level of fitness is. Check out our example workouts from our fitness experts.

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Improve your rowing ability

We want you to make the very most of your rower. Our in-depth guides provide you with the keys you need to succeed in all areas.

Patrick Dale
20 years in fitness, ex-Royal Marine

Sam Watson
Trainer and ex-collegiate rower

Steve Burden
Fitness writer and personal trainer

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