Low-impact cardio
Serious fitness thatdoesn't wreck your body.
Low-impact, full-body cardio on the Concept2 RowErg — built for ex-runners, returning exercisers, and anyone whose joints need a break.
Why it doesn't wreck your body
Cardio that works with your body, not against it
Low impact
The sliding seat spreads the work through a smooth push-pull cycle — no feet slamming into pavement or joints jarring against a belt, the way running and jogging can.
Full body
Every stroke works your legs, core, back, and arms together — one continuous movement instead of isolating a single muscle group.
Scalable intensity
Row gently to warm up, or push hard for a real cardio session. The same machine adjusts to wherever you're starting from today.
Built for every body
No complicated setup and no impact ceiling. The RowErg adapts to a wide range of ages, fitness levels, and physical starting points.
Where Row Nation comes in
The app that finally makes the RowErg make sense
A rowing machine on its own doesn't tell you if you're doing it well. Row Nation turns your Concept2 RowErg into a guided, structured way to train.
Guided workouts show you what to do each session, and simple progress tracking — watts, splits, and stroke rate — shows you it's working. It's the best fitness machine you're not using, and the app that finally makes it make sense.
Wondering how full-body rowing really is? Here's the breakdown
Questions
Low-impact rowing, answered
Is rowing low-impact?
Yes. The sliding seat lets your body move through a smooth, connected motion instead of your joints absorbing repeated impact, the way running or jumping can. You're seated and supported through the whole stroke, not landing on hard surfaces.
Is a rowing machine good for bad knees?
Many people with knee sensitivity find rowing more comfortable than running because there's no impact loading. Rowing still bends and loads the knee through the stroke, so if you have a specific injury or ongoing pain, check with a physio or doctor before starting.
Does rowing work your whole body?
Yes. A rowing stroke drives through your legs, braces through your core, and finishes with your back and arms. It's one of the few cardio machines that trains the whole body in a single movement, rather than isolating your legs alone.
Is rowing good for weight loss?
Rowing is an effective form of cardio exercise, and consistent cardio training combined with sensible eating supports weight loss over time. Like any exercise, results depend on effort, consistency, and nutrition — no single machine does the work for you.
Can complete beginners use a rowing machine?
Yes. The Row Nation app walks you through guided workouts and the basics of rowing technique, so you don't need prior experience to get started. You also set your own intensity, so a beginner and an experienced athlete can train on the same machine at their own pace.
Row without the wear and tear
Download the Row Nation app and get a guided first session on the RowErg. No experience required, no pounding on your joints.