Reviews & Press

Praised by experts. Loved by members.

10,043

Why people love Hydrow. In their own words.

"The Hydrow has been awesome for getting me through the cold winters and I love that I can row in beautiful places anytime... A little progress every day adds up to big results!"

- Lori

"The support from the Hydrow athletes and their milestone programs is like having a personal cheering squad, pushing me every day. It's not an exaggeration to say that investing in Hydrow is one of the best decisions I've ever made."

- Manoj

"I am so proud of what I have accomplished, what we have built in this community of Mamas, and proud to keep going alongside each of you! Cheers to the next Million Meters (and the next!)"

- Mariaya

"I love escaping it all for 15-20 minutes here and there throughout the day. It's a great stress reducer and I'm in the best shape since I was a high school athlete."

- Mark

"Persist and Persevere with a reason to cheer! 2 million meters rowed after having been hit by a car 8 months ago. Insistence and persistence to thrive not just survive. TY #Hydrow..."

- Leslie

"From the help of the athletes at Hydrow, I have gained my strength back and my mental health has never been better!"

- Mollie

“It’s not an understatement to say that Hydrow has changed my life. I love this machine and this community.”

- Lili

“Being able to be on the water virtually reminded me why I love rowing. I just hit 500,000 meters on my Hydrow today.”

- Josh

“This has made a significant difference in my life. I could gush on, but I’ll just say a genuine thank you to Hydrow for a fantastic machine, program, and Athletes.”

- Kim

This morning I celebrated the 250k milestone and a three water.org donation with Aquil.  It made my morning to get a shoutout before and near the end of the workout! 👏🏾🙋🏾‍♂️

- JT

When I chose to invest in a Hydrow after reading many articles and reviews, it was with the desire to be intentional about working out in a way that is easy on my joints.

- Heather

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Press Coverage

Good Housekeeping

04/03/2026
The Best Rowing Machines Worth Buying for Your Home Gym. Hydrow Wave Rower named best compact rower.
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Mashable

03/18/2026
The new Hydrow Arc Rower offers a great indoor winter workout. Hydrow's fanciest model has upgraded functions that are wildly useful.
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CNET

01/15/2026
Best Rowing Machines of 2025. Hydrow Origin Rower named best luxury rowing machine.
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Women's Health

01/09/2026
The 2026 Women's Health Fitness Awards Winners Will Be In Your Workout Routine For The Long Haul. Hydrow Arc Rower named best rowing machine.
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Consumer Reports

01/01/2026
3 Best Rowing Machines of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed.
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Men's Health

12/15/2025
The 2026 Men's Health Fitness Awards: Best New Fitness Equipment. Hydrow Arc Rower named best connected rower.
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PCMag

10/28/2025
Hydrow Arc Review: This Smart Rowing Machine Turns Workouts Into World Travel
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The Daily Beast

10/23/2025
This Rower Used AI to Turn Me Into a Person That Won’t Shut Up About Workouts
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GQ

09/26/2025
The 2025 GQ Fitness Awards. Hydrow Arc Rower named 2025 GQ Fitness Award Winner.
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Runner's World

09/25/2025
The Best Indoor Rowing Machines: Hard-Earned Insights from Sculling to Cross Training. Hydrow Arc Rower named best smart rower.