Galvanised steel outdoor rower station

This galvanised steel outdoor rower turns a walking route into a cardio circuit. Rowing recruits legs, back, arms and trunk in one movement, which is why it is the single most efficient cardio station to place on a public fitness trail when only one or two aerobic elements can be funded. The frame is high quality galvanised steel, designed for permanent outdoor installation in all weather.

Outdoor rowers work on the user’s own body weight and mechanical geometry rather than on air, magnetic or water resistance. That removes flywheels, dampers and consoles from a piece of equipment left unattended in a park, and it is the reason this type of station remains serviceable for years where an indoor rower placed outdoors would not survive a winter.

The station suits every fitness level. A first time user rows slowly for mobility, a runner uses it as an upper body complement between laps, and the same frame supports interval work for a trained athlete. Non slip surfaces and rounded corners are part of the design, and anchors and fixings are supplied with detailed installation instructions.

Technical specification

Specifying outdoor cardio for a public site

Cardio stations behave differently from strength stations in a public park. They hold a single user for longer, so on a busy site two identical rowers side by side often work better than two different cardio machines. They also benefit from being visible from the path, since demonstration effect drives use.

Ground preparation is the same as for the rest of the range: stable, level ground, fixing with the supplied anchors, then periodic inspection of the fixings and of the equipment condition. The rower is specified for public parks, schools and colleges, outdoor fitness areas and private grounds. Dimensions and the safety area are supplied with the layout study, with delivery to France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg and export quoted per project.

Frequently asked questions

Is the resistance adjustable?

No. The station works on body weight and geometry, which is what allows it to be left outdoors without maintenance of a resistance mechanism.

Does it need a console or power supply?

No. There is no electronics and no power connection, which simplifies installation considerably on remote park sites.

What ground preparation is required?

Stable, level ground and fixing with the supplied anchors. The foundation drawing is issued with the layout study.