Erg Playlists 2025
- Aodhán Ridenour
- Dec 19, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 24
It’s indoor rowing and paddling season and the erg is calling your name. There’s something about locking in, pulling a ridiculous amount of meters, pumping a lil' iron, drinking a gallon of water and taking a nap before going to see relatives.
White weather or gray, there always seems to be time to catch a good work out over holiday break. Old friends are in town; the dog is excited; grab a hat and go outside! Oh oh oh, but you always listen to those same old songs!😝
Never fear! TRRA has you covered for the next couple of weeks.
Enjoy these hand-curated (mostly clean) playlists from the Spotify accounts of our TRRA Staff and rowers. Apologies if you don’t use Spotify!
Warning: May be difficult not to get up and start head-banging during a piece. At 140-160 BPM, use extreme caution. On the other hand, more snare + more bass = higher stroke rates. Drum and Bass has been heard in the erg room before: it simply needs . . . an update. Enter the chambers of classic Jungle break beats and new school x old school DnB with heavy doses of dreamland lyricism and high-protein bass. @Netsky @NiaArchives @WatchtheRide @FoxStevenson. Who needs creatine when you’ve got this playlist and a cuppa joe? ~DJDirt
‘Tis the season for nostalgia and sweat. A calming, inspirational list of classics for the winter break indoor training sessions or a jog in the park, runny noses notwithstanding. There’s a reason these songs are considered all-time classics of our culture. “PR” this holiday season with Michael Bublé and Dean Martin in the background. Find your favorites from @StevieWonder @TheJackson5 and @TransSibereanOrchestra. #Felíz Navidad. Playlist courtesy of Adaptive Team Coach @MatthewHouser.
A straight-forward, up-lifting 20-minute mix of organic house and easily digestible alternative rock for a quick sweat on a Saturday or something. Courtesy of @KimThomson
Perhaps the winner for “best name” on our list of lists, Rock n’ Row is an eclectic mix of Rock and Roll classics that are sure to make you remove your ponytail and put on a headband instead, for this piece at least. Maybe a pair of rose-colored glasses. @Journey, @TOTO, @ZZTop, @Eagles Thank you @BriMcDonagh!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rewZsJ89M1xyjHxv50tg4?si=qp5KTqLERau2UklhFv8yAQ&pi=09Uu8szJQIWfu Bongos, claps, snaps, and snare. This Throwback list should probably be played on a Thursday… “Girl you know you knock me out.” Down-tempo piano and big questions, this list is probably better for a cool down piece or to be played in a hot shower. For the gypsy woman in you. @JoeBataan, @CharlesBradley, @IdrisMuhammad, @NinaSimone S/o @SophiaWilliamson Bonus: Can you guess how many rap songs have sampled these tracks?
If you have a playlist you want to add to our collective list, send it over to aodhanridenour@threeriversrowing.org and we’ll add it to this webpage!
This is a fun and practical post because the right playlist can completely change the feel of a long erg session. I liked that it treats motivation as something people can plan for, not just hope for. Creative online projects like Sprunki Pyramixed have a similar rhythm-driven appeal, where repetition becomes more engaging when the surrounding energy is right.
One reason I keep returning to eggy car is the smooth progression of difficulty. The challenge increases naturally and encourages players to improve their control skills.
Todo estaba organizado con la suficiente claridad como para que cada sección resultara cómoda y atractiva de seguir hoy. Me pareció útil Geometry Dash online para las sesiones de práctica de niveles difíciles y fases personalizadas.
I found this platform quite comfortable to use because everything feels organized and beginner friendly. The interface is clean, the speed is impressive, and all important options are easy to access. It creates a smooth overall experience without unnecessary complications or confusing layouts.
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The graphics in Snow Rider 3D are bright and attractive. The snowy environment looks beautiful and creates a relaxing winter feeling. The white snow, colorful presents, and moving sled make the game visually enjoyable. The snowrider 3D style also gives players the feeling that they are really riding down a snowy hill at high speed.