Rowing is one of the best low impact cardiovascular exercises for people of all fitness levels. But sitting on a freezing cold river at 6am in the morning is, understandably, not for everyone. Enter: rowing machines. The best rowing machines these days, including the Concept2 and Hydrow rowers below, can take your heart rate, monitor your progress and have you Boat Race ready in no time.
Rowing machines are one of the best pieces of home gym equipment you can get. The Telegraph enlisted the help of fitness instructor Born Barikor to find the best rowing machines available on the market right now. We've chosen machines across a range of prices to suit those on any budget.