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Investing in a Hydrow rowing machine is a fantastic step toward achieving your fitness goals—but the hardware is just one part of the equation. Pairing your rower with a Hydrow membership opens the door to a world of immersive workouts, expert coaching, and a supportive community, transforming your rowing sessions from routine exercise to a dynamic fitness journey.
In this blog, we’ll explore Hydrow membership features and pricing, along with everything a Hydrow membership gives you access to, including:
Let’s dive in!
Hydrow Membership: Features and pricing
All-inclusive Hydrow Membership experience ($44 monthly + tax)
Your all-inclusive Hydrow membership has everything you need to make the most of your Hydrow experience. With your membership, you’ll have complete access to our entire library of both live and on-demand rowing workouts, which are filmed on beautiful waterways around the world.
A Hydrow membership isn’t just for rowing, however—you’ll also have access to an extensive library of On The Mat yoga, Pilates, strength training, and mobility workouts that are the perfect complement to your rowing routine. Other membership perks include special fitness challenges, community meetups, and specially curated workout series such as our Beginner Training Camp.
You’ll also be able to track your progress with workout data such as your metrics, milestone achievements, challenges you’ve joined, workout streaks, personal records, and much more. Plus, for every 25 days you row with Hydrow, a donation will be made to Water.org to help provide access to clean water for people in developing countries around the world.
Of course, the best part is that you’ll join a positive and supportive community of fellow rowers excited to champion your success. There is no milestone or achievement too small—your global Hydrow community will always be there as your most enthusiastic cheerleader.
With your all-inclusive Hydrow membership, you’ll have access to all of these great features right on your Hydrow machine and on the go from our mobile app.
Considering a Hydrow rowing machine? We tackle all your burning questions in our FAQ guide.
The Digital Basic Hydrow Membership ($19.99 monthly + tax)
If you’re looking to take the Hydrow membership experience for a test drive, a Digital Basic Hydrow Membership will give you access to our on-demand workout library. You don’t need a Hydrow to take advantage of this subscription option, but keep in mind that it does not include access to live rows or track your progress.
The Digital Basic Membership is available for both Android and iOS devices.
“Just Row” mode
One question we often get is whether you can use a Hydrow without a Hydrow membership. The short answer is yes, with something we call “Just Row” mode. “Just Row” mode lets you adjust your drag and resistance and displays your live stats on your screen for your current row.
However, you will not have access to any Hydrow workouts (both live and on-demand), and your workout metrics will not be tracked or stored. Additionally, you will not be able to connect with the Hydrow community on your rower or earn any incentives towards your progress on your fitness journey.
Still deciding which membership type is right for you? Let’s take a look at what exactly you can expect from Hydrow’s extensive library of workouts.
A look into Hydrow’s workout library
A Hydrow membership gives you access to over 5,000 workouts (and counting!), which means you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from when you lace up your sneakers and sit down on your Hydrow. Hydrow’s workout library consists of:
On-demand rowing workouts
On-demand On The Mat workouts
Live rowing workouts
Let’s explore what you can expect from these workouts and what makes them so unique and motivational:
On-demand rowing workouts
Your Hydrow membership is a gateway to our unparalleled, immersive workout experience, which lets you experience breathtaking destinations around the globe as you row from the comfort of your home. These workouts are all led by world-class and Olympic Athletes who spend each workout coaching you and keeping you motivated to keep going.
What does this look like? Start your workout with a short warm-up on the clear-blue waters of the Bahamas. Then, dig into your main workout beneath a towering ice-capped glacier in Alaska, and wrap up with a relaxing cool-down amid the fall foliage of Boston. Then, do it all again the next time you row, with over 170 global destinations to choose from.
Experience the most immersive and efficient total-body workout with Hydrow.
Our on-demand rowing workouts cater to all paces, experience levels, and schedules and range from intensity. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner rower, you’ll find a workout that will meet you at your current fitness level and push you harder as you improve.
Common types of Hydrow rowing workouts include:
Breathe workouts: With sustained intensity at a jog and run pace (20–24 strokes per minute), these foundational cardio workouts are a great option if you’re new to fitness or want to build your aerobic endurance.
Sweat workouts: If you’re craving a real burn, a good sweat, and a chance to challenge your endurance, Hydrow Sweat workouts are for you. These moderate- to high-intensity workouts are at a run or sprint pace, with the bulk of the rhythms between 24 and 28 strokes per minute. Sweat workouts take you through “on” intervals of two to seven minutes, with short rests in between.
Drive workouts: Test your limits with Drive workouts, which are designed to push you to your lowest (aka fastest) splits, highest rhythms, and shortest intervals. These high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions feature a more even ratio between work and rest, with rhythm numbers between 26 and 32 strokes per minute.
Journey rowing workouts: Offered as both guided and unguided experiences, these workouts let you row through scenic waterways you can explore at your own pace, with no instruction to row at certain rhythms.
Distance rows: These allow you to test your performance and hit new milestones, with ranges between 250 and 1,000 meters.
Rowing instruction: Learn how to row and improve your rowing form and performance with our library of instructional and technique-focused rowing drills.
Not sure what kinds of workouts you want to do? Hydrow also features specialized workout collections to give you an easy-to-follow routine, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. If you’re new to rowing, use our Learn to Row collection for in-depth instructional videos. Or, if you’re looking to level up, try our Training Camp Spring Program and Endurance Program.
On-demand On The Mat workouts
Your health and fitness journey with Hydrow isn’t limited to rowing, however. Your Hydrow membership also provides access to a wide range of non-rowing workouts, including yoga, Pilates, circuit training, strength training, and mobility training.
Many of these additional on-demand classes are filmed in stunning locations around the world, with the same immersive Live Outdoor Reality™ workout experience seen in our rowing workouts.
Our On The Mat workouts also feature cross-training programs like our three-week Hydrow Runner’s Program and specialized workouts such as our prenatal Pilates classes.
Weekly live rowing workouts
In addition to our extensive on-demand offerings, you can also participate in live rowing workouts, which are streamed in real time from the water. This will give you the chance to row alongside other Hydrow members and track your progress as you compete with others on the Hydrow leaderboard.
Plus, if you’ve recently hit a Hydrow milestone, you may even get a shout-out from one of our Athletes during a live row!
Looking to learn more about what you can expect from a Hydrow workout? Check out more sample videos on our YouTube channel!
Multiple user profiles for your household
A single Hydrow membership does allow you to create multiple individual profiles for a single monthly cost. So, you only need one membership even if your Hydrow is going to be used by say, you, your spouse, and one teenage child. You’ll each be able to have your own individual profile tailored to your own preferences and housing your own metrics.
Instruction from world-class Hydrow Athletes
Through your Hydrow membership, you will have access to world-class Athletes and rowers, including medaled Olympians, world champions, National Team members, NCAA champions, and other top-tier competitors.
What does that mean for you as a Hydrow member? In every Athlete-led workout, you’ll receive the high level of instruction you’d expect from an elite champion who lives and breathes their sport every day—but with the personalized support you would expect from a dear friend who cares deeply about seeing you succeed.
Your experience with our Athletes truly embodies the spirit of what makes rowing such a powerful approach to mobility and fitness—it’s accessible to everyone. No matter what your ability level is, where you are in your fitness journey, or what your goals may be, our Athletes are ready (and excited!) to meet you where you are.
In fact, according to our community, the authenticity and approachability of our Athletes is what makes the Hydrow experience unique. Yes, they are skilled and motivating coaches, but they’re also humans who show up fully as themselves for every workout.
The Hydrow community
One of the most powerful benefits of the Hydrow membership is our community. By definition, rowing is a team sport that transcends the individual, and you’ll immediately experience that through the supportive camaraderie that makes Hydrow so unique.
When you join Hydrow, you’ll join a global team—a vibrant, positive community ready to cheer you on, no matter what your goals are.
If you want to push yourself and your limits at your own pace, you can connect with the Hydrow community directly from your rowing machine with team-based competitions and our leaderboard, which displays your performance compared to other Members who have done the same workout.
The Hydrow app also gives you access to a fresh, thoughtfully curated calendar of events, including holiday workouts, fitness challenges, and more.
However, your community experience with Hydrow doesn’t stop when your workout ends. Hydrow members can join our very active Facebook group called Hydrow Training Camp, which is filled with inspiration, challenges, success stories, and new friendships blossoming every day. Whether someone posts to celebrate a milestone, to ask for workout recommendations while recovering from an injury, or to look for motivation, they will be met with an outpouring of unconditional support from the Hydrow community.
We also encourage all Hydrow members to follow us on Instagram to check out behind-the-scenes looks at our workouts, content from their favorite Athletes, and exciting news about new workouts.
Health and fitness is a personal journey we all experience at our own pace, which can make it challenging for some to find an accepting community without the pressure to always perform or be competitive. That’s why the heart of the Hydrow membership experience is our community, because teamwork is innate to the sport of rowing. When you join Hydrow, you will immediately be able to tap into the power of community to stay connected and motivated.
Progress incentives to celebrate your achievements
Keeping up with your workout routine over time is no easy task, which is why Hydrow works so hard to keep our members motivated and excited to row with:
Milestones and achievements: We track your progress as you row and reward you with badges for reaching various milestones, such as completing a certain number of workouts, achieving specific performance metrics, or trying a new type of workout or one in a new location. And, when you reach larger milestones—like rowing your first 100,000 or even one million meters—you can opt to celebrate with an award of Hydrow swag, for a small shipping fee.
Leaderboard: Our leaderboard allows you to compete with others who have already done your workout, fostering a sense of competition and camaraderie even as you row solo.
Fitness challenges: We regularly offer challenges that encourage you to reach specific goals within a set timeframe. These challenges often come with rewards such as exclusive badges or other incentives. For instance, our Commit to Fit: Fall Refresh is a four-week challenge where you can build healthy habits with our crew.
Personal progress tracking: You’ll have access to detailed analytics and progress tracking so you can monitor your improvements over time and set personal goals.
Exclusive content and experiences: Special rowing sessions or experiences are occasionally offered for members who achieve certain milestones or participate in specific challenges.
Access to on-the-go workouts with the Hydrow app
Even when you’re away from your Hydrow, you’ll have access to thousands of rowing, Yoga, Pilates, strength training, and mobility workouts from the Hydrow app. Our app lets you track your workout achievements and sync your session summaries with other apps, such as Strava and Apple Health.
Additionally, you can also stream workouts from your mobile app to an Apple TV.
Donations to Water.org for every 25 days you work out
For every 25 days you work out with Hydrow, we donate to Water.org, helping the organization continue their mission of bringing water and sanitation to the developing world. You’ll be able to see your personal progress toward your next donation on your Hydrow screen or in the app.
Ready to start your Hydrow membership?
Purchasing a Hydrow membership alongside your rowing machine is an investment in your health, motivation, and overall fitness journey. With a Hydrow membership, you gain access to unparalleled live and on-demand workouts, expert guidance from world-class Athletes, and a vibrant community that keeps you inspired and accountable.
This combination not only enhances your rowing experience, but also ensures you stay committed to your fitness goals. Don’t settle for just a rowing machine—unlock the full potential of your Hydrow rower with a membership that brings your workouts to life.
Take the next step toward a healthier, more engaged, and empowered you by becoming a Hydrow member today!
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