Rowing in Exeter

Rowing Life in Exeter

Exeter rowers are used to training around the weather. The local club scene is tight-knit, and the winter months are dominated by indoor erg training, league challenges, and head races on the river.

When to Row in Exeter

Exeter has a mild, oceanic climate. On-water rowing typically runs from April through October, while the wetter winter months from November to March push most athletes indoors to the erg. A reliable gym membership or club erg room is essential for consistent training through the off-season.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

• +University of Exeter Sports Park -- features Concept2 RowErgs in the fitness suite, available to students and community members.
• +CrossFit Exe in Marsh Barton -- a well-equipped affiliate with Concept2 rowers and rowing-focused programming.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Exeter athletes travel to Bristol or London for HYROX events. Locally, CrossFit Exe, PureGym Exeter, and various functional fitness studios offer HYROX-prep training with erg rowing as a core component.

Training Toolkit for Exeter Rowers

• +Plan your splits with the Pace Calculator before a 2K or 5K test.
• +Find your aerobic training zones with the Heart Rate Zone Calculator.
• +Build base fitness with a 30-minute steady-state workout or a 2K test strategy guide.
• +Compare your watts to split using the Split-to-Watts Converter.