Rower Buying Guide

Rowing machines provide a unique workout. With a rowing machine (or rower) you get an excellent cardiovascular workout combined with a strength workout. Rowers exercise pretty much all of the body.

Space
Rowing machines are usually longer than other pieces of fitness equipment. The size of your rowing machine will depend on your personal preferences; if you have long legs then we recommend looking at rowing machines with a good length seat rails, whereas for a shorter user we recommend a shorter length seat rail which will mean your selection of rowing machines will include the more compact models.

If you have a limited amount of space for a rower, there are some machines available which fold away for quick and easy storage.

Resistance
There are two main types of resistance options in modern rowing machines: air and magnetic.

Air Rowers – Air rowers are sometimes referred to as flywheel and fan rowers. Air rowers are powered by the resistance of moving a fan against air. With the Concept 2 range, and other air rowing machines the intensity is increased by rowing faster, as you would if you were rowing on water.

Magnetic Rowing Machines – Magnetic rowers are designed to give you a smooth rowing action throughout your workout with the option of selecting variable resistance. They are generally a lot quieter than other types of rowers.

Each variation of resistance has its own advantages and disadvantages but it really just depends on your preference and fitness requirements.

Workout Programmes
Rowing machines usually do not have workout programmes although some newer models with electromagnetic resistance systems (which may require mains power supply) do offer this feature.

Warranties
Rowers carry varying warranties — from 90-days to lifetime coverage on different parts of the Trainer. For example, parts and labour may be covered for 6 months, electronics for 1 year, and the frame for a lifetime. In general, keep in mind that a longer warranty is indicative of a higher quality machine. Most of our machines carry 2 years parts and labour manufacturer’s warranties.

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