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WaterRower rowing machines
Rowing machines that perfectly combine fitness and style
Feel the water resistance and hear the pleasant sound of the water - a workout that feels like you are gliding over the water in a boat.
WaterRower since 1988
The WaterRower was developed in 1988 by American rower John Duke with the goal of authentically bringing the natural feeling of rowing on water into the home. From the very beginning, the focus was on combining function, design, and sustainability. Every WaterRower is still carefully handcrafted in the USA from sustainably sourced hardwood and to the highest quality standards. Over the years, the WaterRower has become a design classic, recognized for its aesthetics, durability, and unique training experience.
Highest quality – made for generations
Every WaterRower is a masterpiece of precision and craftsmanship. Crafted from solid, sustainably sourced hardwood or high-quality stainless steel, it combines stability, durability, and timeless design. The materials are carefully selected and crafted by skilled artisans—each unit is unique. The water as a resistance element not only provides a realistic rowing experience but also a quiet, smooth motion that's easy on the joints. A WaterRower is no ordinary fitness machine—it's an investment in quality, aesthetics, and years of training enjoyment.
What makes the WaterRower so special?
The WaterRower is far more than a rowing machine—it's a training system that harmonizes performance, design, and naturalness. Developed by passionate rowers, it combines authentic water resistance training with timeless aesthetics and uncompromising quality. The result: a workout that challenges both body and mind—quiet, fluid, and incredibly effective.
The principle of water resistance
In contrast to conventional air or magnetic resistance, the WaterRower uses real water as a resistance element – making it the most natural medium in rowing.
- The resistance automatically adapts to the pulling strength – the harder you row, the higher the resistance
- The water ensures a consistent, joint-friendly and realistic training experience
- The quiet noise in the tank gives the feeling of really rowing on the water
Advantages of the WaterRower at a glance
- Natural training experience: Water as resistance ensures flowing, ergonomic movements
- Full-body workout: Strengthens over 80% of the muscles – ideal for endurance, strength and coordination
- Space-saving: The WaterRower can be stored upright after your workout and requires very little floor space.
- High-quality materials: Handcrafted from solid wood or stainless steel – durable, stable, stylish
- Design classic: Timelessly beautiful – fits harmoniously into living rooms, studios or offices
- Low-maintenance and quiet: Minimal maintenance, almost silent in operation
In short:
The WaterRower combines an authentic rowing feel, the highest quality craftsmanship, and an iconic design to create a unique training experience. Ideal for anyone who wants to train effectively, stylishly, and in harmony with nature, whether at home or in the gym.
Sustainability you can see and feel
Sustainability is an integral part of the WaterRower philosophy. Every WaterRower is crafted from carefully selected, renewable hardwoods – predominantly from sustainable forestry in the USA. Production is energy-efficient and handcrafted to conserve resources and ensure the highest quality. Durability is a top priority: Instead of short-lived plastic constructions, WaterRower relies on natural materials that will last for generations. The result is a training device that not only represents fitness, but also represents responsibility towards the environment and the future.
The water tank – the heart of the WaterRower
The transparent water tank is the heart of the WaterRower and provides that incomparably natural rowing feel. Filled with clear water, it creates a gentle, consistent resistance that automatically adjusts to your individual pulling force – just like real rowing on water. The patented WaterFlywheel system simulates the dynamics of an oar blade in water: fluid, rhythmic, and completely gentle on the joints. The tank is made of robust, shatter-proof polycarbonate and is virtually maintenance-free – a quick glance at the crystal-clear water is enough to sense the calm and power of this exceptional training device.
One technology, numerous variants.
Here you can find all WaterRower models at a glance.
Perfect in detail.
That’s why the WaterRower is unique.
Real wood. Real handcraft.
Each WaterRower is unique and made from solid hardwood.
The solid wood used comes exclusively from sustainable, renewable forests in the USA and Germany. Only straight-grown, kiln-dried solid-core wood of the highest quality is used. The wooden elements are treated with protective oil to minimize dirt and stains. This largely eliminates cracks and drying damage.
Oak wood – robust, durable and timelessly beautiful
The ring-pore oak wood from North America or Europe impresses with its exceptional strength and durability. The warm color palette ranges from reddish to deep brown tones and is interwoven with characteristic wood rays that give the material its natural structure. Thanks to its even grain, oak wood has a particularly refined and understated appearance – a classic, high-quality wood that has proven itself in furniture making for centuries and also ensures stability and stylish aesthetics for the WaterRower.
Vintage character with oak wood
For the authentic vintage look, high-quality oak from North America or Europe is used. The brownish stain emphasizes the natural structure and characteristic wood rays. Oak is one of the most durable timbers used in furniture construction and impresses with its even, elegant grain – perfect for a timeless, robust vintage style.
Club look – bright, modern and versatile
High-quality beechwood is used for the club look. Beech is a simple, light-colored wood with a dense and hard surface, which, thanks to its fine structure, is particularly well-suited to staining. For the club look, the wood is given a rose-colored or black stain that intensely emphasizes the natural surface without obscuring the grain.
This elegant look is particularly popular in studios and bright interiors, as it creates a modern yet warm atmosphere.
Shadow look – dark, elegant and striking
High-quality beechwood is used for the Shadow look. Beech impresses with its light, understated appearance and a hard, dense surface that is ideal for staining. For the Shadow look, the wood is stained a deep black, which intensely highlights the natural surface without obscuring the characteristic grain.
The result is an elegant, powerful look that stylishly complements modern spaces.
Cherry wood – elegant and warm in character
Cherrywood impresses with its even, fine-pored structure and its refined, decorative charm. The color palette ranges from light yellow to warm red-brown tones, which develop an attractive, natural patina over time. With its smooth surface and fine edges, cherrywood is ideal for processing.
With its understated elegance and warm, red-brown color, cherry wood sets stylish accents in bright rooms and creates a harmonious, decorative contrast.
Walnut – exclusive, robust and vibrant
Walnut is characterized by its dark brown color and vibrant, distinctive grain. Processing produces smooth, elegantly glossy surfaces that lend the wood a particularly high-quality appearance. The wood is dimensionally stable, durable, and easy to work with.
As a noble precious wood, walnut is used primarily in sophisticated interiors, where it impresses with its exclusivity and decorative effect.
WaterRower Connectivity
Interactive rowing training on a new level
With the right accessories, you can effortlessly transform your WaterRower into a smart training device. Thanks to compatible apps like WaterRower Connect, SmartRow, and Ergatta, your workout becomes an interactive experience—motivating, varied, and digitally connected.
WATERROWER Connect
Track your training data in real time while rowing. Data includes rowed distance, 500m time, wattage, and stroke rate.
All data is automatically saved in your WATERROWER Connect history so you can analyze and compare your progress at any time.
SmartRow
SmartRow delivers completely comparable and reliable data on rowing training – without a monitor, wirelessly and conveniently to your smartphone or tablet.
The SmartRow pulley replaces the first pulley in the WaterRower and transmits all relevant rowing data directly to the SmartRow app via Bluetooth.
Ergatta Software
Ergatta combines gamification, personalized training plans, and real-time feedback to create a motivating and competitive training experience.
Instead of passively following videos or trainers, users receive structured workouts in the form of an interactive game – this makes training varied and particularly motivating.
❌Nicht verfügbar ✅Standard ✔Nachrüstbar
| Rowing machines | A1 monitor | S4 monitor | S4 Monitor + ComModule | SmartRow | Ergatta & Upgrade Set |
| VR3 | ❌ | ✅ | ✔ | ❌ | ❌ |
| WaterRower A1 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ❌ |
| Waterrower Original | ❌ | ✅ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| WaterRower Metallic | ❌ | ✅ | ✔ | ✔ | ❌ |
| WaterRower Performance | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Ergatta Rower | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Funktionen | |||||
| Bluetooth | ❌ | ✔ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Herzfrequenz | ❌ | ✔ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Apps | |||||
| WaterRower Connect | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SmartRow App | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Ergatta Software | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
WaterRower accessories
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Rowing machines from WaterRower for the gym and home
The original since 1988 – the WaterRower was invented by John Duke in 1988. The American rower developed the practical function and timeless design of the rowing machine based on the basic idea that training on land should reflect the conditions on the water as realistically as possible.
The WaterRower was designed to be comfortable and fit in with hectic everyday life. Simply lay it down and it's ready. Feel the unique sensation of water resistance and listen to the pleasant sound of the water.
The heart of the WaterRower is the patented water tank with its ergonomically designed water paddle . This allows for maximum water flow and creates consistent, smooth resistance. Training with water resistance is gentle on the joints, relaxing, and extremely effective .
The WaterRower automatically adapts to the user. The resistance is regulated according to the force input. The harder you pull, the greater the resistance. The WaterRower is self-determining. With the WaterRower, you can show off. There's no need to hide it away like many other steel fitness machines. The WaterRower is a real eye-catcher for guests. It's almost silent and therefore won't disturb neighbors, so it can be used anytime after 10 p.m.
The WaterRower's unique aesthetics, unmatched by other ergometers, combined with its high quality, make it one of the most successful rowing ergometers ever. The WaterRower's self-determination feature allows it to be used by anyone at any time, without the need for laborious adjustments to presets. The WaterRower's beautiful design prevents visual aversion and motivates regular training. Timeless, appealing, and distinguished—the WaterRower rowing machine won the prestigious Plus X Award for its unique design and was the only piece of sports equipment on display at the London Design Museum.
The WaterRower, available in various wood types and made of steel, has a worldwide patent for its water impeller , which simulates the dynamics of rowing. Pulling the wheel through the water tank creates water resistance that feels natural, smooth, and consistent, creating a connection to rowing on the water.
The gentle lapping of the water reinforces the impression of gliding along in the boat. The WaterRower uses the advantages of the rowing motion in a unique way: you train and determine your own load and speed. Because rowing stroke and speed of a boat are interdependent, each crew in the rowing boat sets their own training intensity by simply changing the speed at which they row. The faster the boat glides over the water, the faster the crew pulls the oars through the water and the more effort they have to put in. You get the same effect when swimming. The WaterRower simulates exactly this effect on land. Therefore, you don't need a device to adjust the training resistance. If you want to train more intensively, simply row faster . The WaterRower will react accordingly.
Shark Fitness – Official WaterRower Partner in Switzerland
As an authorized dealer, Shark Fitness carries high-quality WaterRower rowing machines in Switzerland. Whether for ambitious home athletes, personal trainers, or professional fitness studios – discover the original WaterRower models in various designs and wood types here.
Benefit from personalized advice, fast delivery, professional service, and a unique on-site showroom experience. We'll help you find the ideal rowing machine for your training goals—durable, sustainable, and ergonomically perfect.
Visit us in Wil or Wettingen and experience the WaterRower live in our showroom. Our fitness experts will be happy to advise you individually – or you can conveniently order online from your Swiss specialist for premium fitness solutions.