V-Fit AMR1 Combination Air Magnetic Rower including Polar Compatible Chest Belt

Advantages: Durable, versatile, heavyweight, fully programmable
Disadvantages: Very heavy, need to be plugged in for computer to work.

...I have found this to be an excellent rowing machine, especially after using the concept rowers at gyms. It compares very well against them. The computer gives you the ability to really up the tension as you progress. It also offers you bespoke programmes similar to that in treadmills and cycling machines for overall cariovascular workouts. You can even direct the air back on you to provide some much needed air whilst you are woking out. It needs to be plugged in for computuer to work, but its a great all round machine. The seat runs very smoothly and the pulling mechanism is seat-belt like material, so very durable. It is extreemly heavy and so not easy to move, but the seat running bar can be unlocked and lifted upright to make storage easier.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Many
Disadvantages: Few

...of machine. Quite simply, Water Rowers simulate real rowing action, through the use of a system of belts and paddles that rotate round a tank of water. The simulated action offers all the benefits of real water rowing (the feel, the sounds and the quality of exercise) combined with the luxury of being able to do it at home. I duly ordered one – and here’s a run down of my experiences to date. The Benefits of a Water Rower = Rowing is universally recognised as the perfect aerobic exercise – a fact of which I was unaware before I purchased one. Rowing causes minimal impact on joints and bones, as the entire action is smooth. It is rhythmic, disciplined, exercises the whole body and is completely unrivalled for its physical benefits - you only have to take a look at Olympic rowers to see the evidence of that... Read review

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Advantages: Ease of use and worlds best
Disadvantages: Huge! Very costly.

...I am what you would describe as a fitness freak and have used many pieces of gym equipment. The Concept 2 Rower is bar far the most superior rower I have used. I use the Model E which is a newer version of the rower and immediately recongised by the frame being higher off the ground allowing a raised seating position which in my opinion is a far more natural and comfortable position. This rower is fitted with a performance Monitor known as PM4, simply the key pad you enter the distance/time and so forth. Being wireless enabled allows you to actually race another rower using a concept 2, as well as wireless heart rate monitoring. The rower even has a game function which allows you to actually add some enjoyment into your workout, it consists of a simple fish game where you must avoid the larger fish and eat the smaller ones... Read review

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