I Found a Rowing Machine That's as Addictive as a Video Game

Level 2: Exploring the Features

So how does it work? You hop on, fire up the big touchscreen, and choose your adventure. You can race against other people's ghosts, zap aliens, or even go on a story-driven quest. And the machine itself is a beast—its dual air and magnetic resistance can give you a killer strength workout, not just cardio.

• You get to play while you sweat
• It's a legit strength workout, too
• Race against your friends (or foes)

The games are genuinely fun. One minute you're rowing to escape a horde of zombies, the next you're in a high-speed race through a futuristic city. Your rowing speed and power control everything, so you're constantly pushing yourself to get a new high score.

And the resistance is no joke. The magnetic resistance can get super heavy, so you can do real strength-building pulls. It’s one of the few rowers that can give you a true power workout, not just get your heart rate up.

The multiplayer aspect is awesome. You can race against your past self to see if you can beat your own record, or jump into a live leaderboard and compete against people from all over the world. It adds that competitive edge that keeps things exciting.

Bottom line: the Aviron Rower is for anyone who wants their fitness to be fun. It’s an incredibly well-built machine with a genius software platform. If you’ve ever wished your workout was as addictive as your favorite game, you've found your match.