Rowing machines or indoor rowers as they are sometimes referred to, are a great way to get a whole body workout. Benefits of using a Rowing Machine are well known. They help to burn fat, increase stamina, speed up your metabolism, and tone upper and lower arms, thighs, buttocks, and calves. They also strengthen abdominal and back muscles. From novice to professional users, rowing machines are the ideal way to work all the major core muscle groups, helping you to get into shape , and stay there. We took a look at the best machines available on today’s market.
The Stamina Air Rower (Black, Chrome) is a wind resistance rowing machine that has an oversized padded, and angled seat rail for comfort and smooth sliding. It has large footplates suitable for all size users and comes with a multi-function performance monitor that displays your speed, time, distance and how many calories you have burned. This rower has floor protectors to prevent it from skidding, built in wheels for easy manoeuvrability, a 3 year warranty on the frame, 90 day warranty on parts and it folds for easy storage.
#4 – Sunny Health and Fitness Rowing Machines
The Sunny Health and Fitness Rowing Machine has 12 levels of adjustable resistance, adjustable foot straps and pivoting foot plates for extra comfort. It also has an electronic display monitor so you can track your distance, time, count, total count and scan. It is fitted with two hydraulic cylinders for resistance force and adjustable tension controls. This Rower is recommended for a User weight of up to 220lbs.
#3 – Velocity Fitness Magnetic Rower
This Velocity Exercise Magnetic Rower comes with a drum magnetic control system and electronic tension control to allow you to freely adjust resistance. It has heart monitor chest straps to monitor your heart rate for intense cardio training and a large PU moulded saddle for extra comfort. Easy folding for space saving and a maximum user weight of 275Ibs.
#2 – Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machines
The Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine with PM3 (Black) is built for the larger user with a maximum user weight of 500lbs. It has a flywheel designed to minimize noise and maximize a smooth glide and comes apart easily in to 2 pieces for easy storage. The Concept2 also comes with a nickel plated chain, a 14inch seat height, a PM3 monitor, quick release frame lock, adjustable foot rests, an ergonomic handle for a natural position and transportation wheels for easy manoeuvrability.
#1 – Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050
The Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine is a compact home rower with adjustable gas-shock resistance and a sturdy steel frame. Its unique, full range rowing motion enables you to work all the major muscle groups and stimulate your blood circulation, helping you to burn up to 800 calories per hour. It has a precision aluminum I-beam, and oar like rowing arms. Designed to fold easily for storage, it has a monitor to display your stroke count, calories burned and time. Easy to assemble and very affordable, everything you need for a great workout.
Our Best Rowing Machines
So that is our Best Rowing Machine from this year’s reviews. We are confident that any of these top 5 offer value for money and will provide you with the workout you are looking for. Thank you for reading our review.
