The new year is upon us, which means it's time to confront that dirty word: resolutions. Do you love the chance to start fresh? Or does the new year carry baggage of years past?
For those of you who struggle with resolutions, especially fitness-related ones, we get it. Starting a routine is one challenge, and sticking with it is another.
If you're considering a fitness resolution in 2025, read below for our tips on setting yourself up for success.
TECH TIP PLAYLIST
Everyone can use a refresher on form. Above, check out the first video on our Tech Tip playlist, a series of 16 videos that guide you on various rowing techniques and stretches.
Determine the number of days per week you'd like to exercise, then take a look at your weekly schedule. Are mornings better than evenings? Afternoons ideal? Pencil the workout into your calendar. Then, set up a weekly goal on your rower's touchscreen. We'll track your progress and send weekly reminders to help keep you on track.
Pay attention to your what your body needs. If you live in an area with seasonal climate swings, keep tabs on how your body responds to these changes. For those days when you’re feeling less spry than others, check out this blog post for a breakdown of the best mobility exercises you can do before or after rowing: Pre-and Post-Rowing Stretches.
You can find more tips like this in the Training Center section on your rower, too.
START A PUSH PROGRAM
Members who join a Push Program row 2x as much as members who don’t. We’ve compiled a list of recommendations ranging from building a foundation, to increasing endurance, to increasing speed. Check out our picks here: Push Program Recommendations.
HEART YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUTS
Love a workout you just completed? Click the heart icon in the top right-hand corner of the workout card to save that card to "Your Library". Then, simply tap into Your Library on your rower's home screen to access the workout again and again.
PLAN ROWS ON THE GO WITH THE ERGATTA MOBILE APP
With the Ergatta mobile app, you can explore workouts and favorite them to Your Library, even when you’re on the go. Just head into the workout library, use the filters to find workouts that match your preferences, then heart them for later.
Join the Ergatta Facebook community to meet your fellow rowers, to get a motivation boost, and to find answers to all of your Ergatta questions.
FIND RIVALS
Add new Rivals to spice up Competitive Workouts. Races and Vortex workouts are even more fun when you know who you’re beating! Not familiar with Rivals? Fear not: All About Rivals.
Resolutions can be a challenge, but they shouldn't feel impossible! If you find success with these tips, or any have any tips of your own to share, let us hear it in the Ergatta community.
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I usually hate working out, but this rower actually makes it enjoyable. The many games to choose from make it fun and interesting! They have a nice variety of scenes and workouts too. The rower itself is comfortable and easy to use as well as nice to look at. The wood is beautiful and it folds up nicely, taking up almost no space at all. Would definitely recommend!
Overpriced Smart Rower with Completely Unreliable Connectivity - My Worst Purchase of the Year
This is by far the most regrettable purchase I've made this year. While it's a good concept in principle, the software and tablet components of this product are absolutely worthless. The WiFi connection drops constantly, leading to unrecorded sessions on both the app and Strava—which defeats the entire purpose of the device. The Apple Watch connectivity never works properly either. It's so frustrating that I'd rather use this as an overpriced regular rower at this point. The best customer service could offer was instructions on how to disconnect and reconnect to the WiFi. I've tested this rower in different apartments with different routers, all to no avail. The hardware and software are simply unreliable.
