STEPR Rower XL VPR

The STEPR Rower XL VPR is a commercial rowing machine with air resistance that adjusts in real time to your pace and power. Pull harder and the resistance grows heavier; row out gently and it eases off with you. This gives you a realistic rowing feel with every stroke, whether you are working on your technique, building your fitness or going all out for power. With a heavy steel frame and a load capacity up to 180 kg, this is a rowing machine for serious, intensive training at home or in the studio.

STEPR Rower XL VPR at a glance

• Responsive air resistance (VPR): the resistance follows your effort across more than 100 settings, from light to heavy, for a natural rowing feel.
• Full-body training: rowing puts your legs, trunk, back and arms to work together while training your fitness at the same time.
• Power in watts: the backlit LCD console shows power, time, distance, calories and heart rate, so you can train to the numbers.
• Wide app selection: pair via Bluetooth and ANT+ with EXR, ErgZone, Zwift, Kinomap and KREW among others.
• Works without a mains socket: the console runs on batteries, so you can place the rowing machine wherever you like.
• Sturdy and stable: a heavy welded steel frame, supporting up to 180 kg.
• Practical storage: transport wheels and upright storage for when you want to free up space.

Air resistance that moves with you

The core of the Rower XL is the VPR system: an air resistance that adjusts to the power and speed with which you pull. Where a classic air rower mainly gets heavier the faster you stroke, VPR actively adjusts the resistance across more than 100 settings. The result is a constant, realistic rowing feel that moves with your effort. Gentle endurance stretches feel smooth, explosive sprints immediately heavy: you do not need to adjust anything by hand.

Measuring and training to the numbers

On the backlit LCD console you read your power in watts, your time, distance, calories and heart rate. That power reading is especially valuable if you want to train in a structured way or hold intervals to a wattage. Via Bluetooth and ANT+ you can also pair with a wide range of rowing apps, including EXR, ErgZone, Zwift, Kinomap and KREW, for virtual races, guided sessions and tracking your progress. Ten built-in programmes also add structure straight away.

Who is the Rower XL for?

Rowing is one of the most complete forms of cardio: you train your legs, glutes, back, trunk and arms in one flowing movement, with low impact on your joints. That makes the Rower XL suitable for a wide range of goals, from fitness and fat burning to strength endurance. Thanks to the responsive VPR system it grows with you from beginner to advanced athlete, and the machine fits in well with functional and Hyrox-style training, where the rower is a fixture.

Good to know

The Rower XL is a large machine of about 245 cm long, so you need a strip of space while rowing. It does not fold away, but after training you can stand it upright and move it on the transport wheels. To get everything out of the air resistance, a correct rowing technique helps: draw the power mainly from your leg drive and keep the movement flowing. If you want a compact, folding entry-level rower, this is a heavier, commercial machine than you need.

Frequently asked questions about the STEPR Rower XL VPR

How does the VPR air resistance work?

VPR stands for an air resistance that adjusts in real time to your pace and power, across more than 100 settings. Pull more powerfully or faster and the resistance grows heavier; row more gently and it eases off with you. So you do not need to set any resistance by hand: the machine follows your effort. This gives a natural, realistic rowing feel.

Which muscles do I train with rowing?

Rowing is a full-body movement: you drive off with your legs, transfer the power through your trunk and back and finish the stroke with your arms and shoulders. As a result a rowing session trains your muscles and your fitness at the same time, with little load on your joints. It is an efficient choice if you want to work many muscle groups in a short time.

Do I need a mains socket?

No. The console runs on batteries (2 D cells), so you do not need to place the rowing machine near a mains socket. You put it wherever suits you and then store it upright. For app pairing you use Bluetooth or ANT+ with your phone or tablet.

Can I store the rowing machine?

The Rower XL does not fold away, but you can stand it upright after use to save space. With the transport wheels you roll it easily to its spot. Bear in mind that it is a long machine of around 245 cm, so set aside enough room for the rowing itself.

Which level is the Rower XL suitable for?

Because the resistance moves with your effort, the machine suits both beginners and advanced athletes. You can train just as easily on technique as flat out for power. With a load capacity up to 180 kg and a commercial-grade build, it is suitable for intensive and regular use.