Ergatta vs. Aviron

Learn why tens of thousands choose Ergatta over Aviron

WHY MEMBERS CHOOSE ERGATTA

Best games in fitness

Ergatta’s games are the most addictive, entertaining, and effective in fitness. Don’t just take our word for it: try them out, and if they’re not for you, return within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked.

Beginner-friendly

New to rowing? No problem, so are 70% of our members. Ergatta will teach you how to row, analyze your form, and give you personalized feedback on how to keep getting better. Plus, learn with expert instructors in Classes and hundreds of hours of beginner programming.

Living room-ready

Made for the home, not the gym. Handcrafted out of wood in the USA and easily fold and store, Ergatta’s rowers will be the best fit for your home.

Explore Games

Game feature: Meteor

Single-player, interval-based game with thousands of HIIT, Conditioning, Endurance and Recovery workout options. Smooth, responsive and kinetic. Go for a personal high score, or best your rivals in the rankings for each workout.

WATCH TRAILER

Premium Classes

Get your heart racing on and off the rower in instructor-led studio classes powered by CityRow. Coaches put the spotlight on technique and form, coach you through tough intervals, and emphasize injury prevention.

Learn more

Designed to build a habit

We don't just give you access to thousands of workout options; we give you the tools to pick the right workouts to build a habit and drive results. From our Push Programs, to personal Goal Setting, to personalized workout recommendations, we will take the decision fatigue out of working out and make sure you keep making progress.

Learn More

"Compelling and addictive"

"Both are great rowing machines, but I used Ergatta much more because of the software. I find their gaming workouts strangely compelling and addictive - I feel I am accomplishing something. Aviron games felt gimmicky to me and I didn’t get much of a workout. I ended up mostly watching Netflix and I don’t need another monthly fee to do that." -Jonathan, Ergatta member

COACH AI

Learn to row with your personal trainer, guiding your rowing journey with form feedback, drills, and instruction.

Learn More

COMMUNITY OF 100,000+ MEMBERS

Interact and compete with the largest online game-based fitness community, with over 100,000 members. Raise money for charities by participating in monthly and annual challenges, add Rivals to compete with and against, and learn from the most supportive members that exist!

Explore Community Features

SMOOTH, NATURAL RESISTANCE

Feel like you’re on the water with the glide of each nearly-silent stroke. Our water-based rowers are easy on the back with evenly-distributed, automatically-adjusting resistance. Fill tank once & done. Minimal maintenance required.

Artfully Designed

Backed by WaterRower’s three decades of handcrafted tradition. Made using premium Appalachian hardwoods for longevity, dimensional stability, and appealing aesthetics.

See how it's made

WORKOUTS THAT ADAPT TO YOU

Ergatta’s patented-calibration system adjusts each workout to your unique fitness level - never too easy or too hard - so you stay engaged and challenged in just the right way. As you improve, Ergatta will re-calibrate each instruction, target, and competitor to progress with you.

Learn More

Recalibration Screen on tablet for Ergatta

WHY WATER RESISTANCE?

EASY ON THE BACK

Resistance is evenly distributed throughout the stroke, just like on the water. Take strain off your back, knees, and joints, while making your arms and core pick up more of the work.

NO Maintenance

Resistance adjusts with your effort, meaning harder strokes meet more resistance. No need to replace the water, just place a free purification tablet into the basin every 6-12 months.

Nearly silent

No mechanical sound or feel; no slippage or catching like some electromagnetic or air-fan rowers; and no problem for sleeping babies in the next room.

What our members say

HABIT FORMING

For the first time in ages, I look forward to working out each day. Thanks to the customized workouts and variety, I finally feel like I have a sustainable exercise regimen.

- Mitch L.

Member Since Jan 2022

Driven to Improve

“The workouts are not only fun, competitive and challenging, but the whole gaming experience keeps me engaged, focused and driven to improve—not only my stats, but my endurance and technique.”

- Michael O.

Member since Feb 2022

Challenging and Addicting

"Ergatta provides a challenging, addicting full body workout. The community is friendly, supports and challenges members to improve regardless of level and ability."

- Lauren G

Member since Jan 2023

Like having a personal rowing coach

"Smart and effective. I’m motivated every day to get back on the rower for the next step in the program. I know the next workout will be harder, but I’ll be ready for it. It’s like having a personal rowing coach."

- Robbie H.

Member since March 2020