Introducing HydroMetrics: Smarter Tracking, Better Training With Hydrow

At Hydrow, we know that progress isn’t just about showing up—it’s about moving forward with purpose. That’s why we’re excited to announce the release of HydroMetrics, our new intelligent training system that tracks your rowing performance in real-time and delivers actionable insights to help you row stronger, smarter, and more efficiently.

What is HydroMetrics?

Available on the Hydrow Arc and Hydrow Wave, HydroMetrics analyzes your movements while you row, then translates them to easy-to-understand scores and feedback. 

At the end of every workout five minutes or longer, you’ll receive three performance scores: 

• Precision: Tracks the highest burst of force over seven consecutive strokes. 

• Endurance: Scores the peak five-minute effort for any row of that duration or longer. 

• Power: Analyzes rowing form in each workout against the ideal stroke. 

Together, these three scores create your HydroMetrics Index (HMI), a simple number that reflects your performance over time. Your HMI updates after each workout and shows your progress over a rolling 30-day period, so you can see how consistency pays off in the long run.

Whether your goal is burning fat, building strength, or creating lasting fitness habits, HydroMetrics keeps you motivated with clear feedback and measurable progress. By highlighting where you’re strongest and where you can improve, it transforms every workout into an opportunity to grow. 

And, the more you row, the more HydroMetrics learns your unique performance patterns, offering feedback that adapts with you so that every session counts.

The HydroMetrics hype is real

HydroMetrics is changing the way our Members row. Here’s what you can expect based on their experiences: 

1. Accurate feedback and technique guidance

With HydroMetrics, you get precise insights that highlight exactly where your form can improve, along with actionable guidance to make every stroke stronger. 

Hydrow Member Ramona was impressed by the accuracy of her feedback, reporting that HydroMetric’s take on her stroke was “right on the money."

Another Member, Russell, shared that, “HydroMetrics pointed out specific parts of my stroke to work on and provided helpful guidance on how to improve.”

2. Motivation and goal-setting

HydroMetrics transforms every session into a challenge you’ll want to take on, giving you clear goals and instant feedback that keeps you engaged.

“I love a goal!” Hydrow Member Michelle said. “HydroMetrics gives me something very specific to work on and keeps me interested and motivated!” 

For another Member, Tina, the real-time feedback makes it a personal challenge: “Getting timely feedback is like a carrot, a competition with myself,” she said. “There’s something inherently motivating about the information HydroMetrics gives me.” 

3. Real results you can see 

HydroMetrics doesn’t just tell you how you row—it shows you progress over time, helping you celebrate improvements and stay focused on growth. Michelle shared that feedback from previous rows is now keeping her more focused. 

“I spent my whole row today thinking about my HydroMetrics feedback from my last row and was very happy to see a higher score today!” she said. 

Even off her rower, Michelle notices the difference: “I rowed on the water this week and it was oddly killing me not to have my HydroMetrics,” she said “You don’t get feedback about your push from a boat!” 

Another Member, Jim, also sees it as a tool for ongoing improvement, sharing, “I firmly believe that the new rowing insights will help me improve my HydroMetrics scores.” 

You show up, you score

With HydroMetrics, you don’t just row—you train with purpose. By combining personalized feedback, measurable progress, and motivating goals, it helps you row smarter and unlock your full potential. 

Experience HydroMetrics on the Hydrow Arc and Wave—and see just how much stronger you can become.