Note: This post builds on the information included in theIntroducing: Wavelengthblog. If you haven’t read that, we’d recommend starting there.
Wavelength offers a whole new world to explore and enjoy. In this deep dive series, we'll give an in-depth look at everything you should know. Read below (and watch the Wavelength trailer!) to discover how you can find the perfect Wavelength workouts for you thanks to our new Gameplay Themes.
GAMEPLAY THEMES: AN OVERVIEW
Wavelength workouts and Campaigns are categorized by five diverse Gameplay Themes: Arcade, Accuracy, Balance, Flexibility, and Meditation. Each uses targets, obstacles, and a changing water level to a different effect, creating vastly different workout and gaming experiences.
Arcade
Arcade is our most dynamic, game-forward category of Wavelength. These workouts utilize targets, obstacles, and the water level to great and varied effect, creating a wide range of workout experiences. There's a range in difficulty of Arcade workouts, with the hardest of the bunch requiring moment-by-moment attention to reach a high Star rating.
Accuracy
Accuracy is a more stable category of workouts that prioritizes patterns and consistency over dynamism. As shown in the image above, Accuracy workouts reward a controlled row stroke. As you play, you'll see that the arc of the targets is designed to correlate with the arc of your stroke. As such, Accuracy workouts are great for practicing and perfecting rowing form.
Balance
Balance workouts most closely resemble Meteor workouts. Here, your goal is simply to chase the highest-value targets you can find. You'll see that the higher-value targets typically require a little more work to hit. But luckily in these workouts, you don't need to worry about avoiding obstacles and the water level; those are absent here.
Flexibility
Flexibility workouts require you to stay above changing water levels and hit full-screen targets (pictured above). Rather than needing to row at any particular intensity, the focus here is to avoid rowing too slow; otherwise, you risk losing points from the water penalty. There's no penalty for going too fast though, so feel free to let it rip!
Meditation
Meditation is a theme that's built for relaxation. Your task here is to hit targets when they appear and stay above the static water below you. This game structure lends itself well to recovery workouts, longer endurance workouts, and days when you just need a low-key cardio fix.
Gameplay Theme isn't the same as fitness category; you'll find HIIT, endurance, conditioning, and recovery workouts across nearly every Gameplay Theme. No matter your fitness and gaming preference, Gameplay Themes make it easier for every member to find Wavelength workouts to love.
What started with my husband thinking a rower would be a great low impact full body exercise turned into wanting one for myself. We wanted to compete and thought it would be a blast. My kids saw us doing it so we got one for them too so we can all compete.
All machinery is only as good as you using it, but I have loved the community and engagement that Ergatta brings to this rower. It’s always our choice to get on it, but Ergatta can keep you engaged when you are ready!
The one time of day I can relax: working out on my Ergatta
I hate most forms of physical activity. But I don't think of my time on the Ergatta Lite as a workout. It's a time for Zen meditation. I transport somewhere else hearing the water and moving forward. Truly grateful for this machine.
