# Connected Rowing Exercise Machines The 'HYDROW' Outdoor Reality Rower Activates 86% of Muscles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrow References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/hydrow-rower/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hydrow-the-live-outdoor-reality-rower#/) The 'HYDROW' outdoor reality rower machine is an advanced piece of equipment for athletic individuals to keep them challenged and entertained as they partake in exercise from the comfort of their home. The machine is engineered to activate 86% of muscles when used in rowing exercises to make it a [total body workout option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapowsports-d1) for athletes of all kinds to integrate into their regime. The unit is also integrated with a display at the front that offers access to on-demand instructional videos or even live-streaming classes to have users feeling as though they are actually on the water. The 'HYDROW' outdoor reality rower machine is integrated with a [quiet resistant system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-indoor-rowing) to limit noise, is crafted from commercial-grade materials and comes outfitted with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Exercise Machines:** Opportunity for developing advanced exercise machines that provide interactive features and engaging workout experiences. - **Total Body Workout:** Opportunity to create fitness equipment that targets multiple muscle groups, providing a comprehensive workout. - **Virtual Fitness Classes:** Opportunity for offering virtual fitness classes and live-streaming workouts for at-home exercisers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for fitness equipment manufacturers to develop advanced rowing machines with interactive features. - **Fitness Technology:** Opportunity for fitness tech companies to integrate virtual reality and interactive features into exercise equipment. - **Online Fitness Platforms:** Opportunity for online fitness platforms to offer virtual classes and live-streaming workouts on rowing machines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Connected Rowing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-rowing-machine.md) - [Smart Resistance Rowing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-rower-a1.md) - [Air-Powered Resistance Workout Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyfit-skirow-airpwr.md) - [Fee-Free Rowing Workout Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrow-core-rower.md) - [Premium Rowing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-row-1.md) - [Modern Rowing Gym Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinrow.md) - [Gamified Home Rowing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-rowing.md) - [High-Reward Rowing Workouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-row-canada.md) - [Design-Conscious Rowing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-rowing-machine.md)