At Ergatta, we have established ourselves as a leader in interactive rowing workouts, blending gamification with effective fitness training. A key component of our innovative approach is our patented Calibration System, which ensures users receive a tailored rowing experience suited to their individual fitness levels. But what exactly is our calibration system, and how does it set us apart?
WHAT IS CALIBRATION?
Calibration is the process of assessing and adjusting a system to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. In the context of Ergatta, calibration involves measuring a user’s rowing performance and adapting workouts to their individual fitness level. This ensures workouts remain appropriately challenging and effective over time.
WHY CALIBRATE?
Calibration is crucial to creating a personalized and efficient workout experience. Without proper calibration, workouts can be too easy, leading to slow progress, or too difficult, causing frustration or even injury. By calibrating the rowing experience, Ergatta ensures that users receive workouts tailored to their current capabilities, making training more effective and sustainable.
BENEFITS OF CALIBRATION
Personalized Workouts – Ensures exercises are suited to each user’s fitness level.
Optimized Progression – Helps users steadily improve without excessive strain.
Injury Prevention – Reduces the risk of overexertion by maintaining appropriate difficulty.
Enhanced Motivation – Keeps workouts engaging and attainable, preventing burnout.
Consistent Performance Tracking – Provides reliable data to monitor improvements over time.
HOW DOES ERGATTA’S CALIBRATION SYSTEM WORK?
The Calibration System is activated when a new user first sets up their rowing machine. The system guides you through a 1,000 meter test row, capturing data on rowing power, stroke rate, and endurance. Based on this initial assessment, we categorize the user into one of our performance tiers or Classifications and assign your Intensity Zones (Paddle, Steady, Race, Sprint), ensuring workouts are appropriately scaled.
The Calibration system continuously adapts as users improve, dynamically adjusting difficulty levels in future workouts to keep pace with increasing fitness. This real-time adjustment ensures that our users are neither under-challenged nor pushed beyond their capabilities, fostering steady and sustainable progress.
For more information on Intensity Zones, click here.
HOW TO CALIBRATE WITH ERGATTA
Initial Test Row – Upon first use, the system guides the user through a 1,000 meter row that should take between 5-10 minutes to complete.
Performance Analysis – Data on stroke rate, power output, and endurance is analyzed to determine fitness level.
Classification Assigned - Based on the metrics from your first row, Ergatta generates your personalized Intensity Zones and places you into one of 12 Classifications.
Workout Customization – The system then adjusts workout difficulty based on the results, so your workout will never be too hard or too easy.
Automatic Recalibration – As users improve, the system updates workout intensity dynamically to continuously challenge you
Manual Recalibration (if needed) – Users can manually recalibrate their rower if they feel the workouts need readjustment.
For more information on Calibration visit our FAQs.
HOW DOES ERGATTA’S CALIBRATION SYSTEM COMPARE TO OTHER ROWING MACHINES?
Unlike traditional rowing machines that rely on manual resistance adjustments or generic workout programs or classes, Ergatta’s system delivers a highly individualized experience. Most fitness equipment requires users to self-adjust their intensity levels, which can lead to inconsistent training, while our automated calibration removes this burden.
Additionally, many other rowing machines focus on standardized fitness programs, whereas Ergatta integrates game-based training principles. When combined with our calibrated experience, we can ensure each session, competitor, and challenge is optimized for peak performance, never too hard or too easy, making workouts more engaging, motivating, and effective.
CONCLUSION
Ergatta’s patented Calibration System is a game-changer in the world of interactive fitness. By automatically adjusting to a user’s skill level and evolving alongside their progress, it ensures an optimal workout experience every time. Whether you're new to rowing or a seasoned pro, Ergatta’s intelligent calibration ensures that every stroke counts, making workouts more effective, engaging, and enjoyable.
For tips on completing your first Calibration, click here.
After being an avid runner for many many years, I started to experience hip issues. Being in my 50's doesn't help. My rheumatologist suggested rowing for a great full body workout that is much easier on the joints. With Ergatta's 30 day trial, I figured I'd give it a try. I'm hooked! The games, races and scenic rows give you so many choices that you never get bored. What a great addition to our home gym!
Wasn't sure how the assembly would go at first. But it was extremely easy. Simply instructions everything fit to a T. Plus the finish is really beautiful. The programs are awesome. Function is smooth as silk.
Whether your mood is to take a casual trip through mountain lakes and other waterways or strive for perfection with unique and adaptive games Ergatta fits the bill. Getting to choose how to workout depending on my mood is great and exactly what I would hope for. Getting a high-quality water rower with an interactive experience has been a satisfying decision.
This rowing machine is very easy to use with a wide range of motivating activities and a clear presentation of your progress. I had not really rowed before so I really appreciated the tutorials to show me different techniques. I have been mainly doing the open rows, and I love the variety of scenes to choose from. I will never get bored, only more motivated to reach my goals!
