Vertigo, inner ear problems, while exercising on a stationary rowing machine.

Hello Rowers and Fitness People who enjoy rowing indoors.

Rowing machines are great, but not all are built the same.

Most rowing machines have a track on which the seat rolls back and forth. That track is either built with a slope or horizontal to the ground.

If you are a person who suffers of inner ear problems / vertigo you might want to consider a rowing machine that has a horizontal track. The WaterRower has a LEVEL/horizontal track. This means that the head and body movement glides back and forth following a level surface. The Concept2 rowing machine is built with a few degrees of slope added to the track. Although it is a minor elevation difference, it is significant for people who have inner ear problems / vertigo. The constant change in height and back and forth movement makes handling the motion of rowing more difficult.

In my opinion a level track is better for people who suffer of inner ear problems and balance problems.

Xeno

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.