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Foldable Rowing Machine: your Space-Saving Sports Equipment for at Home

27. November 2024

BY Flavio Holstein

Foldable rowing machine: Your space-saving fitness partner

If you are reading this article, you probably already know how good rowing is for the body. It is a full-body workout that uses over 85% of your muscles, improves your endurance, and strengthens your back. In short, rowing is one of the most effective sports of all. But – and this is a big but – a rowing machine takes up space. Quite a lot of space.

Some models are still quite compact at around 1.80 m in length, while professional machines often measure 2.50 m or more. If you do not have a dedicated home gym, this can quickly become a problem. Of course, professional athletes accept such compromises and leave the machine standing in the middle of the living room. However, for everyday use you will probably prefer to have the rowing machine out of the way when you are not using it.

The solution? A foldable rowing machine!

What is important in a foldable rowing machine?

A foldable rowing machine sounds like the perfect solution at first. But before you decide on a model, you should think carefully about what is important to you. Because not all foldable devices deliver what they promise.

1. Robustness in the unfolded state

A foldable rowing machine should be just as stable during training as a stationary model. It must not wobble or make noises so that you can fully concentrate on your workout.

2. Quick folding – without hurdles

A good foldable device can be set up in a few seconds and stowed away just as quickly. Because let’s be honest: If folding it up or down becomes a test of patience, the risk increases that it will remain unused more often.

3. Compact and secure in the folded state

When folded up, the rowing machine should take up as little space as possible and stand securely. It must not wobble or – even worse – fold down uncontrollably just because you walk past it.

4. Aesthetics count

Yes, we are talking about a fitness device. But especially if it is often visible, you want it to fit well into your home. A foldable rowing machine that is also visually appealing is definitely more enjoyable.

The AUGLETICS Eight Style: A clever solution for your home

Rowing machines

AUGLETICS Eight Style

2.790,00 EUR

The AUGLETICS Eight Style is a prime example of a well-thought-out, foldable rowing machine that meets all these requirements – and more. It was developed specifically for use in the home gym and combines functionality, design and user-friendliness in an impressive way.

Foldability and space saving

With just a few simple steps, you can fold up the Eight Style and store it safely. It takes up hardly any space when folded up and remains absolutely stable – perfect for smaller apartments or rooms that you want to use flexibly. The mechanism is designed so that folding is quick and easy. This means that your inner couch potato has no chance of spoiling the start of your workout.

Quiet and comfortable

Thanks to the magnetic brake, the AUGLETICS Eight Style is one of the quietest rowing machines on the market. You can train at any time without disturbing your roommates or neighbors – even late in the evening. This peace and quiet not only ensures a more pleasant workout, but also gives you the opportunity to listen to music or stream a series in peace.

Virtual coach and large selection of functions

The highlight of the Eight Style is the integrated Virtual Coach. This not only helps you to learn the right technique, but also adapts to your fitness level and provides continuous motivation. On the large, high-resolution screen, you can track your progress, row virtual routes or be guided by interactive workouts.

Design and quality

With its elegant look, the Eight Style fits into any modern home. It is available in various designs, including a version with elegant wooden elements that make the device a real eye-catcher. At the same time, it impresses with its robust workmanship and the highest quality – after all, it is produced in Germany.

Effective full-body workout

Like any rowing machine, the Eight Style offers an intensive full-body workout. However, thanks to the ergonomic design and the ability to precisely adjust the resistance, you can customize your training individually – whether you want to burn calories, build muscle or improve your endurance.

Conclusion: The AUGLETICS Eight Style is an excellent foldable rowing machine

If you are looking for a foldable rowing machine that is not only space-saving, but also impresses with its quality, design and functionality, the AUGLETICS Eight Style is a first-class choice. It combines all the advantages of a modern rowing machine with the flexibility you need in everyday life. Try it out and discover how easy and effective your training can be at home!

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.