iRow Fitness Studio

Iva hires only the best coaches. I've hadon-water sculling lessons from Liz and Shannon -- they are patient, observant and thorough, and very good at tailoring a session according to your level. from beginner to advanced. Well worth the price, and will get you ready for solo sculling quickly.

As a novice iRow helped me to get comfortable with the erg and learn a proper rowing technique. Iva gives every student important guidance on how to make rowing smoother and more efficient. A great way to improve even faster are private lessons with her- I recommend it! The same applies to the lessons on the water. She knows exactly what the student needs and helps to improve from lesson to lesson. Iva is a great coach with a lot of experience and expertise. Visit her in her new Studio or arrange a Zoom lesson- You will get addicted to rowing

IRow Fitness offers a wide range of services for rowers of all levels. Whether you are a total novice or an elite rower, Iva and her team can help you. I'm an accomplished rower: In college I was a varsity oarsman with a Division I / EARC Sprints school; as a masters rower I hold several Concept II records and even won a gold medal at Masters World Rowing Championships. Even with that background, I was still able to learn from Iva and improve my performance. I've seen the work that she does with a wide range of clients (from teens to seniors). She knows how to work with people through all levels

Iva has been teaching crew to my daughter for the last few months. I cannot say enough good things about Iva’s coaching – she is a true subject matter expert, fully prepared with an excellent lesson plan, and very positive and encouraging in her approach. Most impressively, Iva is doing this work for us remotely. We set up a computer screen near our rowing machine and Iva can easily see and instruct my daughter on her rowing form, and provide guidance just like being there in person. In today’s world, having a remote instructor can be a really good thing. Since Iva started working with her

Iva was our first coach, and we have recently resumed lessons with her after some time off. She expertly knows exactly what students at any level need to work on at any given moment. Although our heads were full of information, we felt completely stuck and not able to improve on our own. Iva quickly pulled everything together and got us to focus on the most important things. We feel like we've been born again, and the boat is moving like it never has before. Iva's knowledge of psychology, as well as her emphasis on proper body alignment, only enhances everything she has to teach about rowing.

I have been a client at iRow for about two years now, and I cannot recommend it enough. IRow is perfect for just about anyone interested in rowing. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced athlete, this studio has something that will work for you. From group erg classes to private erg lessons to on-the-water sculling sessions, everything that iRow offers will be an excellent experience with a skilled and seasoned coach. If you're interested in rowing at any level, get a couple of sessions with Iva or any of the other coaches. This is such an incredible sport, and learning

Iva and her staff are amazing. My son learned so much in both the studio classes and private lessons with Bailey - an excellent coach who teaches with a supportive and positive approach!

Absolute great experience with iRow and Iva. Brought my 2 kids for a private lesson at the studio first and then on the water for an introduction to rowing the day after.
Iva is provided great coaching and the best possible introduction to rowing. Her coaching practice is incredible. My kids are delighted and wants to row more now. We're back for more in order to get impeccable rowing technique and fun .

Iva and her establishment are pillars in the athletic and fitness realms. It is very challenging to find people with her dedication to staying pure to a particular curriculum. The environment she creates with this purity and blend of art and science in human movement, is a way for people to begin and continue with a life-changing activity. Iva understands that coaching rowing is so much more than just the physical aspects but also the mental. These tools can make exercise and athletic training both productive and rewarding. These are also skills that can apply to life outside of exercise and training

I am the coxswain for a mens advanced crew. Iva has coached our crew both on the water and indoors. She is specific with ways to improve technique and become a more efficient rower. Not all erg/rowing coaches are created equal, but Iva brings the best of experience and instruction to each session. Truly the tops!

Iva is a great coach. I would give her a sixth star if I could. She is really that good. I have had 11 sessions with her, both on the water and in the studio. She is so vigilant and so attentive. She really gets where I am as a rower. I always leave noticeably improved. I always leave wanting more. This is inspired (and inspiring) coaching at its best. She charges a little more, but she gives so much more that her sessions are great value.

Great studio that offers indoor erg lessons and group classes at this location as well as sessions on the water in Marina Del Rey. Good workouts with experienced, supportive teachers who focus on technique.

I am a new rower
Took the intro class
Iva was great
I am now addicted
The classes are a great workout and loads of fun

IRow is a small and spotlessly clean fitness studio, 100% dedicated to rowing. This is the place in LA for beginners to go in order to learn how to row. For experienced rowers, it's the place to go in order to improve.

iRow's owner and founder is Iva Boteva, a world renowned elite rower who won the CRASH-B world championship in 1998 (with a sub 6:38 2k). Being a world class athlete does not, of course, automatically make one a natural coach, but in Iva's case she is also an outstanding teacher - patient, encouraging and able to quickly identify and correct technical errors.

Although

We found iRow on yelp, and started our family rowing classes (yep...me, dad and 2 boys) several weeks ago with the hopes of getting our boys interested in eventually rowing on the water. Iva, the owner, is so patient with all of us; understanding that we each have different goals and helping us move towards those goals.

The rate is reasonable for the private group lesson, and we are very pleased with iRow!

I recently had the desire to learn how to row. I've now taken about eight lessons from Irow-- from both Iva and Liz -- and I have to say they're both phenomenal teachers. Both of them are careful to make sure I lock down the fundamentals first. And I can definitely see improvement from week to week. Iva even sends me video of myself so I can make adjustments for the following lesson. I cannot recommend these guys more strongly. If you want to learn how to row -- you've found the right place...

I just finished my third indoor lesson with Iva and I highly recommend her services. Iva is very good at explaining the basics and the finer points of rowing. She is calm and patient but when the time is right she pushes me beyond what I think I can do.

I'm a 59 year old who's really good at making excuses not to exercise so I've been relatively inactive over the last year. I finally got off the couch, did some research into the best indoor exercise equipment and as a result I bought a Concept2 Rower. I looked at the video primers on the Concept2 website but I didn't feel

I quickly came to the conclusion that Iva Boteva was one of the best teachers I had ever encountered. She knows exactly what to say to keep you on track or move you to the next level. The process of learning to row feels organic, and not rushed in any way. Even though I don't have time to practice enough, I appreciate everything I'm continuing to learn from her. People have many different reasons for rowing. If anyone has a shred of interest in wanting to really row better, whether a rank beginner or highly skilled athlete, they should take a lesson or class with Iva!

Owner and coach Iva Botaeva is a fantastic teacher and motivator. I started as a complete novice rowing both in the studio on machines and in the water. It's been almost a year now and I am completely hooked. Iva is inspiring and rowing is sublime. I have also found the other instructors, Gary and Liz, to be fantastic and fun as well. I look forward to every opportunity I have to row with these folks and would encourage anyone to try it.

Tried the intro to row class a few weeks ago...it was awesome! The instructor took the time to show us proper technique. Great location small studio able to give one on one attention! Will definately take more classes!

Iva is an exceptional person, both as a coach and as a woman. If you want to learn ergs, this is absolutely the place to be. She's a renowned rowing coach and has been a competitive rower herself since she was something like two years old. (OK, maybe not two, but her Dad was a famous rowing coach, too, so she started really young...)

I had the pleasure of finding Iva through a Google search when looking for rowing lessons in the LA area. and I am so thankful I did! My first lesson was on the water. This was my first time rowing ever, and she made me feel so comfortable with her coaching & teaching the basics. After that first lesson I was hooked so I now take weekly lessons to continue to learn and improve my technique. She has a great team of coaches that work with her. Nick is fantastic! Very friendly & detailed oriented. My husband is going to start with Gary, who also has years and years of experience. I

World class crew coach Iva Boteva has established a rowing studio near the corner of La Cienega and Rodeo. It's just a row of ergs (ergometers or rowing machines), which makes it great for rowers.
Iva is very technical and a great coach for everyone from first time through expert. I really appreciate what she has done for my rowing stroke!
Here's a first look review from rower Jessica Jacobs:
http://www.larowingblog.com/2009/05/18/irow-studio-a-sneak-peak/
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