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Wooden Rowing Machine: Stylish, Sustainable, and Full of Possibilities – the AUGLETICS Eight Style

7. November 2024

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BY Flavio Holstein

Why Rowing Is So Beneficial: A Full-Body Workout for Everyone

Rowing is far more than just “sitting and pulling” – it’s an effective full-body workout that challenges your entire body. And the best part? You don’t even have to leave your home. An indoor rowing machine enables you to complete a demanding workout at any time. Whether you’re just getting started with endurance training or are already active – rowing boosts your fitness, strengthens your muscles, and provides a wonderful blend of strength and endurance training.

Rowing engages approximately 85% of your body’s muscles, thus almost the entire body. It intensively trains your arms, legs, core, and back, while simultaneously burning a significant amount of calories. The joint-friendly movement is particularly pleasant – rowing is suitable for almost every fitness level and is often used in rehabilitation sports. The smooth, rhythmic movements promote concentration and coordination and can even have an almost meditative effect. In short: Rowing is the perfect combination of a full-body workout and relaxation – right in your own home.

Frau lächelt nach dem Training mit einem Rudergerät im Hintergrund.

Why a Wooden Rowing Machine Makes So Much Sense

Well, functionality is one thing – but who wants a device in their living room that looks like a fitness machine version of a science fiction movie? The AUGLETICS Eight Style takes a completely different approach: it uniquely combines performance and style, making a real statement with its oak wood frame. Especially for those who don’t have a separate gym room, the appearance of a fitness device is crucial. A wooden rowing machine blends perfectly into the living or sleeping area and looks more like a stylish piece of furniture than a mere training device.

And the style does not go unnoticed: The AUGLETICS Eight Style was awarded the Red Dot Design Award – one of the most coveted prizes for outstanding product design. A fitness device that passes as decor? Sounds unusual, but with the Eight Style, it’s a reality.

Wood as a Sustainable Power Material: The Oak Wood of the AUGLETICS Eight Style

Wood is not only beautiful but also sustainable – a material with many advantages, especially for a durable device like a rowing machine. The AUGLETICS Eight Style relies on high-quality oak wood, which gives the device robust stability. Oak is a renewable and biodegradable resource, making it particularly environmentally friendly. At AUGLETICS, we focus on sustainable practices and reducing our ecological footprint. This way, we contribute to climate protection and ensure that our devices respect natural resources as much as possible.
The wood also makes the device unique, as every grain looks different – thus, your rowing machine becomes a one-of-a-kind piece. Oak is also extremely durable, making the Eight Style an investment that brings joy for many years.

Easy to Care for and Durable: How Your Rowing Machine Stays Like New

Wood requires little effort with proper care. With the AUGLETICS Eight Style, the handle is made of lacquered wood, making it resistant to sweat and moisture. The rest of the frame is oiled, which not only makes the wood look beautiful but also keeps it natural. Oiled wood can be easily refreshed if needed. A small care tip: After a few years, the wood can be treated with a suitable care oil to maintain its natural shine and color – similar to a valuable piece of furniture.

The AUGLETICS Eight Style: Technology and Design Perfectly United

The AUGLETICS Eight Style is not only a visual highlight but also offers you all the technical features a modern rowing machine needs. Thanks to the integrated Virtual Coach, you receive valuable real-time feedback on your rowing technique. With sensor-supported feedback, the Virtual Coach analyzes your movement sequence and helps you to row more efficiently while simultaneously improving your technique.

Particularly practical: The AUGLETICS Eight Style is foldable, meaning you can store it in a space-saving way after your workout. It therefore requires little space and is always ready for your next workout. The large 15.6-inch touchscreen offers a user-friendly interface and various entertainment options like YouTube, Netflix, and Kinomap, which make your training even more varied.

AUGLETICS Eight Style
Augletics Eight rowing machine with wood and aluminum frame, integrated tablet display

2.790,00 EUR

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The Difference to the AUGLETICS Eight Sport: Which One Suits You Better?

While the AUGLETICS Eight Style, with its large screen, Virtual Coach, and oak wood design, is the premium model, the AUGLETICS Eight Sport offers a more cost-effective variant with a 10.1-inch touchscreen and robust aluminum construction. Both models enable intensive rowing training and are equally powerful, but the Style model offers even more in terms of aesthetics and technology. If you want to delve deeper into the details of both variants, you can check out our comparison on the website – or watch the video in which our Olympian Lars Wichert directly compares the models.

Curious? Find out if rowing is right for you!

Not entirely sure if rowing could be your new favorite sport? Take our quiz and find out how well rowing training suits you and which model is best for you. From technical refinements to the appropriate training intensity – the quiz gives you good insight and helps you make a decision.

With the AUGLETICS Eight Style, you choose a stylish, sustainable, and functional training device that not only supports your fitness goals but also enhances your 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.
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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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