Mann trainiert Bauchmuskeln auf einer Bank, Beine angehoben, Oberkörper unbekleidet.

TWHEELS Blog

TWHEELS Blog

Person in Sportkleidung von hinten in einem hellen Wohnraum, links das Wasserrudergerät aus Eichenholz, rechts das Walking Pad aus Eichenholz auf dem Boden

Rowing machine or treadmill: Which one suits which goal?

Rowing machine or treadmill: Which one suits which goal?

on Sep 24 2026
Comparison of the two equipment categories for home use: Water rowing machine (CHF 999, 210 x 57 x 53 cm, no impact load, full-body) versus Walking Pad treadmill (from CHF 399, folded 120 x 54 x 13.5 cm, 45 dB, lowest barrier to entry). Large comparison table with a split recommendation row, target table, and space and noise considerations for Swiss rental apartments.
Person rudert seitlich im Bild auf dem Wasserrudergerät aus Eichenholz und zeigt die Rudergerät-Technik im Moment des Catch, helles Wohnzimmer mit sichtbarem Wassertank

Rowing machine technique: how to row correctly in four phases

Rowing machine technique: how to row correctly in four phases

on Sep 07 2026
Guide to rowing technique in four phases: Catch, Drive, Finish, and Recovery explained individually, with the mnemonic “legs, torso, arms, and return in reverse,” a table of the five most common mistakes with their symptoms, causes, and corrections, the 1:2 rhythm, 20 to 24 strokes per minute for beginners, footrest and seating-position adjustments, and an honest assessment of back discomfort.
Hände wischen mit einem grauen Mikrofasertuch den Eichenholz-Rahmen eines TWHEELS Wasserrudergeräts ab, dahinter Sitz, Fussstützen und Wassertank

Maintaining a Water Rowing Machine: Chlorine Tablets, Water Changes, and Algae

Maintaining a Water Rowing Machine: Chlorine Tablets, Water Changes, and Algae

on Aug 18 2026
A water rower doesn’t need its water changed; it needs a chlorine tablet every 4 to 6 months. Find out what this costs per year, what really helps with cloudiness and algae, how to care for the wood, seat, and drive system, and why the right location cuts the work in half.
Rückenmuskulatur beim Ruderzug auf dem TWHEELS Wasserrudergerät aus Eichenholz

Rowing machine: which muscles does rowing really train?

Rowing machine: which muscles does rowing really train?

on Jul 28 2026
Rowing is one of the few true full-body workouts: about 85 percent of your muscles are engaged. Which muscle groups are working exactly, how the force is distributed during the pull, and who a rowing machine is suitable for at home.
TWHEELS Wasserrudergeraet aus Eichenholz als Designmoebel im Wohnzimmer vor Panoramafenster

Wooden water rowing machine: the more affordable alternative to WaterRower and NOHrD

Wooden water rowing machine: the more affordable alternative to WaterRower and NOHrD

on Jul 05 2026
WaterRower and NOHRD are the design leaders but often cost over 1000 CHF. We honestly compare what makes a wooden water rowing machine special and where the price wedge of the TWHEELS model at 999 CHF stands.
Mann rudert auf dem TWHEELS Wasserrudergeraet aus Eichenholz, Wassertank mit Wasserwiderstand im Fokus

Rowing Machine: Water or Magnetic? Comparing Water, Magnetic, and Air Resistance

Rowing Machine: Water or Magnetic? Comparing Water, Magnetic, and Air Resistance

on Jul 03 2026
Water, magnetic, or air: The three types of rowing machines feel completely different. We compare the feel, noise level, space requirements, and maintenance, and explain which resistance suits which home.