TWHEELS Blog

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

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?

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

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 849 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

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.