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As a working mom of three active kids, I'm a pro at time management. Every minute of my day is accounted for, but despite my jam-packed schedule, I always try to make it a priority to stay physically active and incorporate exercise into my day. That's way easier said than done, though.
To avoid precious time driving to a gym but still get the most out of my workouts, I swear by my Hydrow Rower that I had the opportunity to try two years ago and still regularly rely on. While I admittedly hate exercise, it gives me a full-body, sweat-inducing, sore-the-next-day workout that's equally as fun -- in as little as 10 minutes. Some days, it's the only thing that gets me moving. Shoppers agree, including one 60-year-old who has the Hydrow Origin like me and said it offers "motivational encouragement" for a self-proclaimed "old couch potato."
Right now, the customer-loved equipment is up to $900 off thanks to the brand's Black Friday Sale on individual machines and bundles, combined with our stackable code HOLIDAY50.
I'm a huge fan of the Origin's slim design that hardly takes up living room floor space. You can snag it for up to $900 off with this bundle, which includes the machine, a two-year membership with access to over 5,000 workouts from Olympic rowers in more than 100 locations around the world, a floor-protecting mat, the on-the-mat workout kit, and personal coaching. Use the machine as you'd like, or follow along with a pre-recorded workout with times as little as 5 minutes. It comes with a 22-inch rotating screen, and the display is super user-friendly.
In addition to elite bundles offered during Hydrow's Black Friday sale, you can also snag less comprehensive but still effective bundles for way less, like the Arc Starter Bundle. It comes with a six-month membership, machine mat, and the Arc Rower, which has a 24-inch screen and the same technology as the Origin to track your performance in real time. It offers a realistic feel as if you're actually rowing in the water, and you can choose your workout or get personalized recommendations based on your fitness goals.
The Hydrow Rower's smooth motion makes it easy for all ages to use, and I love how well it targets the muscles in your arms, abdominals, back, and legs -- it truly helps from head to toe. The Wave does all that in Hydrow's most compact design with a 16-inch HD screen. It has the same ergonomic handle as the others; a comfortable seat; an adjustable footbed that locks in feet of all sizes; and the near-silent technology that lets me get in a workout at 6 a.m. without waking my kids.
My favorite parts about the Hydrow Rower are the sleek design that fits in with my modern aesthetic and that I can get in a 10-, 15-, or 20-minute workout in a flash. The coaches are motivating, and you can see your progress in real time thanks to Hydrow's HydroMetrics technology that gives you insights into your performance. Plus, my kids think it's fun to use, too.
Don't miss your chance to add a Hydrow Rower to your own space during its massive Black Friday sale, including rowers and bundles up to $900 off with code HOLIDAY50.