Ergatta vs. 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.

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.

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.

"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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

ERGATTA

AVIRON

PRIMARY CONTENT TYPE
Games Entertainment
CLASSES
OUTDOOR/SCENIC ROW
WORKOUT LIBRARY
2,500+ Workouts 500+ Workouts
FORM FEEDBACK
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APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION
CALIBRATED TO YOUR FITNESS LEVEL
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RESISTANCE
Water, naturally scaling with effort Air & Magnetic
CONSTRUCTION
Handcrafted cherrywood in the USA Imported plastic and metal
STORAGE DIMENSIONS
23" x 22.5" 35" x 28"
ACTIVE DIMENSIONS
86" x 23" x 22.5" 84"x 27"x 48"
ROWER WEIGHT
103 lbs 114 lbs
NOISE-LEVEL / SOUND
Low / Whooshing Water Medium / Air Fan
MAX USER WEIGHT / HEIGHT
500 lbs, 6'8" 507 lbs, 6'7"
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
RISK-FREE TRIAL
30 Days, FREE shipping 30 Days
WORKS WITHOUT A MEMBERSHIP
Unlimited Profiles, Real-Time Metrics, Open Row Unlimited Profiles, Real-Time Metrics
MONTHLY FINANCING

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