Dark Horse Rowing

Dark Horse Rowing Rowing education for every level. We teach you how to turn the rowing machine into your most powerful tool for fitness. Train smarter. Move better. Get stronger.

At Dark Horse Rowing, we believe everyone can excel at their chosen pursuit of fitness and they deserve support, a community, and the tools to help them get there. We do this by un-complicating rowing, building an online community of support, and make our workouts usable with other programs, simple to understand, and mobile accessible. Dark Horse Rowing is both a program and a coaching tool to improve performance for rowing. The workouts are app based, updated automatically, and allow for workout tracking. All drills are shown in video and through written points of performance. Dark Horse Rowing was made for non-rowers who use rowing in their training and want to de-mystify the movement or simply get faster.

09/06/2026

Your erg doesn't need much maintenance—but ignoring the basics adds up.

Dust, corrosion, and a dry chain can all become problems over time.

A little maintenance goes a long way.

Watch the full Erg Glow Up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MdLvn1cBqM&t=4s

Are you controlling your breath, or is your breath controlling you?On the rower, breathing problems aren't always about ...
08/26/2026

Are you controlling your breath, or is your breath controlling you?
On the rower, breathing problems aren't always about breathing.
If your stroke rate climbs too quickly, your breathing rate has little choice but to follow. That's why learning breath control starts before you even get on the erg.

In our latest article, we break down how to build breath control from static breathing exercises and then bring that control into your rowing:

Live Better. Learn More. Enjoy Your Fitness Journey. Join Over 25,000+ People Reading Our Weekly Newsletter… Let me ask you something first: are you controlling your breath, or is your breath controlling you? Most people never stop to ask that question.You’re breathing right now as you read this...

08/22/2026

Be honest: when was the last time you did any maintenance on your erg?

I asked The Erg Doc what actually matters when it comes to keeping a Concept2 running properly.

Turns out, it's simpler than you might think.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MdLvn1cBqM

08/14/2026

We gave this Concept2 a much-needed glow up.

With a little help from the Erg Doc and Erg Centric, we took it apart, made a few upgrades, and gave it some Dark Horse treatment.

Want to see how it turned out?

The extended cut is now available exclusively for YouTube members. Become a member here:

08/04/2026

If you're jumping straight into your workouts, this one's for you.

A proper warm-up doesn't take long, but it can completely change how the rest of your session feels.

Save this for your next row.

"The rowing machine is one of the most versatile tools out there because it works as hard as you do."That's something I'...
07/28/2026

"The rowing machine is one of the most versatile tools out there because it works as hard as you do."

That's something I've believed for years, and it's why I was glad to contribute to New York Magazine's latest guide to the best rowing machines.

Whether you're training for performance, improving your fitness, or simply looking for a low-impact way to stay healthy, choosing the right erg matters.

Take a look at the guide if you're exploring your options.

A rowing machine is a great full-body workout, so we talked to physical therapists, rowing coaches, and a three-time Olympian to find the best models.

07/25/2026

I DO NOT like food in my stomach during long bouts on the water, but when we hit lots of intervals I do start feeling pretty silly.

06/16/2026

Turns out hanging a pegboard and building a training plan take the same amount of overthinking.

Pegboard's up.

Address

San Diego, CA

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dark Horse Rowing posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Dark Horse Rowing:

Shortcuts

Share

Category