First Degree Fitness

First Degree Fitness — premium water-resistance rowing machines used by Olympic rowing programs, professional sports teams, and serious indoor rowing enthusiasts worldwide.

We're an authorized First Degree Fitness dealer carrying the full lineup including Newport AR (residential), Apollo Pro (mid commercial), Apollo Plus (heavy commercial), and Drive (premium models). First Degree's water-flywheel technology delivers the most realistic on-water rowing feel of any indoor rower.

Why First Degree water rowers:

• Water-flywheel technology — closest indoor rowing feel to actual on-water rowing
• Variable resistance — pull harder = more resistance, mimics water dynamics
• Aesthetic appeal — beautiful wood + water tank construction (premium furniture-grade aesthetic)
• Quiet operation — peaceful water sounds vs the loud whir of fan rowers
• Smooth motion — no jarring or jerky resistance transitions

Choose by use level:

• Residential serious — Newport AR, ~$1,800-2,500
• Light commercial / boutique studio — Apollo Pro, ~$2,500-3,500
• Full commercial — Apollo Plus, multi-user durability, ~$3,500-5,000
• Premium / institutional — Drive series, premium build for high-volume use

Specs that matter:

• Water tank capacity — affects max resistance + flywheel inertia
• Frame material — premium hardwood (American ash, premium oak) on most models
• Max user weight — typically 350-400 lb
• Footprint — 7-9 ft length + 24" width for most models
• Console — basic rowing metrics (entry) vs full programmed workouts (premium)

Free shipping on orders over $999, exclusions apply (First Degree rowers ship freight; threshold delivery available).

Need help choosing the right First Degree rower? Email support@peakflowfitness.com.