Rowing machine, familiarly (3)

I believe the answer is:

erg

(Other definitions for erg that I've seen before include "Unit of measurement of work" , "Unit of work; dunes area" , "Unit of work (phys.)" , "Energy expended" , "Unit of work or energy" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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