Rowing in Miami

Rowing Life in Miami

Miami's tropical climate means outdoor rowing is possible year-round, but summer heat and humidity can make the erg the smarter choice for hard intervals. The city's boutique fitness boom has introduced many new athletes to indoor rowing, while university and masters crews train on Biscayne Bay in the cooler months.

When to Row in Miami

Miami has four distinct seasons. On-water rowing is generally possible from late spring through early fall, while cold winters from November through March make indoor erging the main training modality. Local clubs and CrossFit boxes with Concept2 ergs become the hub of rowing fitness during winter.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

• +CrossFit Wynwood -- a high-energy box in Miami's art district with Concept2 RowErgs and regular functional fitness programming.
• +Equinox Brickell -- a premium gym in the financial district with Concept2 ergs and a fitness-focused professional clientele.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Miami is a popular HYROX race city, with events at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The city's fitness scene is naturally suited for HYROX, with CrossFit Wynwood, Barry's Bootcamp South Beach, and numerous F45 locations incorporating erg rowing into their programming. The warm climate drives much of the training indoors, where air-conditioned gyms provide ideal erg conditions.

Training Toolkit for Miami 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.