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Heart Rate Training on the Rowing Machine: how to Find your Perfect Training Heart Rate

13. November 2024

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BY Flavio Holstein

Heart rate training on the rowing machine is a real game-changer today! In the past, people would feel their pulse in their neck after training, count the beats in 15 seconds, and then extrapolate – it worked, but, well, let’s say it was somewhat rudimentary. Today, it’s much simpler, of course. Heart rate monitors, smartwatches, and smart rowing machines make it possible to track your heart rate in real-time and train specifically in the right zones.

In this article, I will show you how to get the most out of your rowing training using heart rate training and thus achieve your fitness goals faster – and why the AUGLETICS rowing machine is ideal for this.

Why is Heart Rate Training So Effective for Your Rowing Training?

Heart rate training brings structure to your workout. Instead of just rowing aimlessly and hoping it yields results, you can precisely control the intensity of your training. Heart rate monitors and smartwatches help you by displaying your heart rate directly during training – this means no surprises and more control.

In heart rate training, there are different zones in which you train depending on your goal. Whether you want to lose weight, increase your endurance, or generally improve your fitness – with the correct heart rate settings, you will achieve your goals more precisely and, above all, more efficiently.

Video: Heart Rate Training Made Easy

Our Britta, a former competitive athlete and Olympic medalist, explains in her video exactly how to optimally utilize heart rate training. She demonstrates how to determine your maximum heart rate and what benefits the different training zones offer for your fitness goals. And, of course, she also explains how AUGLETICS Heart Rate Monitoring works and what you should consider to truly get the most out of your workout.

The Heart Rate Zones: Where Does Your Optimal Training Lie?

Depending on how fast your heart beats, training on your rowing machine produces different effects. Therefore, it is important to know the appropriate heart rate zones:

  1. Health Zone (50-60% of maximum heart rate): Ideal for relaxed training or regeneration. Here you stabilize the cardiovascular system without breaking a sweat.
  2. Active Fat Metabolism (60-70% of maximum heart rate): Perfect for fat burning and light endurance. A good zone for anyone who wants to lose a little weight or work on their general fitness.
  3. Aerobic Zone (70-80% of maximum heart rate): Here’s where the real work begins – your endurance is specifically improved, and you burn a good amount of calories. A great zone for longer, intensive sessions on the rowing machine.
  4. Anaerobic Zone (80-90% of maximum heart rate): Now it gets really intense. In this zone, your performance improves, and you train your anaerobic threshold, which helps you to better manage intense intervals.
  5. Autonomous Reserve (90-100% of maximum heart rate): Here it gets serious. This is truly only suitable for advanced athletes and high-performance training. In this zone, you are at your maximum performance limit – so it’s only for special challenges!

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With these zones, you can ideally adapt your training on the rowing machine. And the best part: the more you train, the better your body becomes at handling stress.

How Do You Determine Your Maximum Heart Rate?

To train effectively, you must know your maximum heart rate (MHR). This forms the basis for defining your personal training zones. In our article “Calculate Maximum Heart Rate: How to Find Your Optimal Training Heart Rate for the Rowing Machine”, you will learn the most important methods for determining your maximum heart rate:
  1. Medical Performance Diagnostics: This is the most precise method. An exercise ECG precisely determines your maximum heart rate – perfect for anyone who trains with full control or has pre-existing health conditions.
  2. 500-Meter Rowing Race: Here you row 500 meters at maximum intensity, and your heart rate is measured during this. The highest heart rate you achieve provides a good indication of your maximum heart rate. However, this method is only suitable for experienced rowers, as it places high demands on the body.
  3. Rule of Thumb: The formula “220 minus age” is a simple method to roughly estimate your maximum heart rate. For most recreational athletes, this method provides sufficient guidance for their training zones.

Heart Rate Training on the AUGLETICS Rowing Machine: Simply Get Started

  1. Attach Heart Rate Monitor: Put on the AUGLETICS Heart Rate Monitor – its flat design makes it comfortable to wear and ensures a secure fit.
  2. Connect to the Rowing Machine: Connect directly on the home screen, and you’re ready. The monitor is Bluetooth and ANT+ compatible, so you can also pair it with your smartphone or a Garmin watch if desired.
  3. Start Heart Rate Training: During training, you will see your current heart rate and heart rate curve on the screen. This provides valuable information about how your heart rate develops during the course of your training.
  4. Detailed Analysis After Training: After your workout, you can view your heart rate progression in detail and thus analyze your training. These insights help you to better control your next training session.

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AUGLETICS Heart Rate Monitor: The Perfect Companion for Your Heart Rate Training

The AUGLETICS Heart Rate Monitor offers the ideal complement for heart rate training on your rowing machine. It fits comfortably, is lightweight, and supports both Bluetooth and ANT+. This means you can connect it not only to your rowing machine but also to your smartphone or a smartwatch. This way, you always have your heart rate values in view.


Apple Watch as a Heart Rate Monitor: Another Smart Option

If you already own an Apple Watch, you can also use it as a heart rate monitor while rowing. Newer models are so precise that they reliably measure heart rate even during rowing training. In combination with the app “Echo Heart Rate”, the Apple Watch can be easily connected to your AUGLETICS rowing machine – a great alternative to the classic heart rate strap. I usually use this app myself for my training, but we otherwise have no affiliation with it. ECHO: Watch Heart Rate Monitor

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Conclusion: Achieve Your Optimal Rowing Experience Through Heart Rate Training

Heart rate training on the rowing machine gives you the opportunity to take your training to a completely new level. Whether you want to burn fat, increase your endurance, or specifically work on your performance – the correct heart rate monitoring helps you to achieve your goals efficiently. Thanks to modern technology such as the AUGLETICS Heart Rate Monitor or the Apple Watch, you always have control over your heart rate and thus over your training intensity.

About the author

Flavio Holstein

Flavio Holstein ist Gründer und CEO von AUGLETICS, einem Unternehmen, das den Rudersport durch innovative Rudergeräte direkt ins Wohnzimmer bringt. Seit über 20 Jahren ist er begeisterter Ruderer und trainierte zeitweise sogar dreimal täglich, um es in die Nationalmannschaft zu schaffen. Er wurde zweimal deutscher Vizemeister im Vierer und Achter. Mit einem Master in Technischer Informatik bringt Flavio das nötige Hintergrundwissen mit, um modernste Technik und sportliche Effizienz zu vereinen und das Rudern für alle zugänglich zu machen. Seine Vision: Rudern als festen Bestandteil des Alltags zu etablieren und damit das wohl größte Gesundheitsproblem unserer Zeit anzugehen – den Bewegungsmangel. Flavio Holstein is the founder and CEO of AUGLETICS, a company that brings the sport of rowing directly into people’s living rooms through innovative rowing machines. He has been a passionate rower for over 20 years and at times trained up to three times a day in order to qualify for the national team. He became German vice champion twice, competing in both the coxless four and the eight. Holding a master’s degree in technical computer science, Flavio combines cutting-edge technology with athletic efficiency to make rowing accessible to everyone. His vision: to establish rowing as a natural part of everyday life and tackle what is arguably the greatest health issue of our time – lack of physical activity. Flavio Holstein est le fondateur et CEO d’AUGLETICS, une entreprise qui fait entrer le sport de l’aviron directement dans le salon grâce à des rameurs innovants. Passionné d’aviron depuis plus de 20 ans, il s’est parfois entraîné jusqu’à trois fois par jour dans l’objectif d’intégrer l’équipe nationale. Il a été deux fois vice-champion d’Allemagne, en quatre et en huit. Titulaire d’un master en informatique technique, Flavio dispose des connaissances nécessaires pour allier technologies de pointe et efficacité sportive et rendre l’aviron accessible à tous. Sa vision : faire de l’aviron une composante naturelle du quotidien et s’attaquer ainsi à l’un des plus grands problèmes de santé de notre époque – le manque d’activité physique. Flavio Holstein è fondatore e CEO di AUGLETICS, un’azienda che porta lo sport del canottaggio direttamente nelle case grazie a vogatori innovativi. È un appassionato canottiere da oltre 20 anni e in alcuni periodi si è allenato persino tre volte al giorno per riuscire a entrare nella nazionale. È stato due volte vicecampione tedesco nel quattro e nell’otto. Con un master in informatica tecnica, Flavio unisce competenze tecnologiche avanzate ed efficienza sportiva per rendere il canottaggio accessibile a tutti. La sua visione: rendere il canottaggio una parte integrante della vita quotidiana e affrontare quello che è probabilmente il più grande problema di salute del nostro tempo – la mancanza di attività fisica.
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Flavio Holstein

Flavio Holstein ist Gründer und CEO von AUGLETICS, einem Unternehmen, das den Rudersport durch innovative Rudergeräte direkt ins Wohnzimmer bringt. Seit über 20 Jahren ist er begeisterter Ruderer und trainierte zeitweise sogar dreimal täglich, um es in die Nationalmannschaft zu schaffen. Er wurde zweimal deutscher Vizemeister im Vierer und Achter. Mit einem Master in Technischer Informatik bringt Flavio das nötige Hintergrundwissen mit, um modernste Technik und sportliche Effizienz zu vereinen und das Rudern für alle zugänglich zu machen. Seine Vision: Rudern als festen Bestandteil des Alltags zu etablieren und damit das wohl größte Gesundheitsproblem unserer Zeit anzugehen – den Bewegungsmangel. Flavio Holstein is the founder and CEO of AUGLETICS, a company that brings the sport of rowing directly into people’s living rooms through innovative rowing machines. He has been a passionate rower for over 20 years and at times trained up to three times a day in order to qualify for the national team. He became German vice champion twice, competing in both the coxless four and the eight. Holding a master’s degree in technical computer science, Flavio combines cutting-edge technology with athletic efficiency to make rowing accessible to everyone. His vision: to establish rowing as a natural part of everyday life and tackle what is arguably the greatest health issue of our time – lack of physical activity. Flavio Holstein est le fondateur et CEO d’AUGLETICS, une entreprise qui fait entrer le sport de l’aviron directement dans le salon grâce à des rameurs innovants. Passionné d’aviron depuis plus de 20 ans, il s’est parfois entraîné jusqu’à trois fois par jour dans l’objectif d’intégrer l’équipe nationale. Il a été deux fois vice-champion d’Allemagne, en quatre et en huit. Titulaire d’un master en informatique technique, Flavio dispose des connaissances nécessaires pour allier technologies de pointe et efficacité sportive et rendre l’aviron accessible à tous. Sa vision : faire de l’aviron une composante naturelle du quotidien et s’attaquer ainsi à l’un des plus grands problèmes de santé de notre époque – le manque d’activité physique. Flavio Holstein è fondatore e CEO di AUGLETICS, un’azienda che porta lo sport del canottaggio direttamente nelle case grazie a vogatori innovativi. È un appassionato canottiere da oltre 20 anni e in alcuni periodi si è allenato persino tre volte al giorno per riuscire a entrare nella nazionale. È stato due volte vicecampione tedesco nel quattro e nell’otto. Con un master in informatica tecnica, Flavio unisce competenze tecnologiche avanzate ed efficienza sportiva per rendere il canottaggio accessibile a tutti. La sua visione: rendere il canottaggio una parte integrante della vita quotidiana e affrontare quello che è probabilmente il più grande problema di salute del nostro tempo – la mancanza di attività fisica.

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