V-fit AMR1 Combination Air Magnetic Rower

Proteus PAR-5500 Programmable Air/Magnetic Rower

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. ...

ddtowe 04.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Proteus PAR-5500 Programmable Air/Magnetic Rower

not the best rower but does the job

Advantages: not too big, good diplay, comfy seat, smooth rowing
Disadvantages: low resistance, feels week above 90kg

This rower in my opinion is ok, feels a bit week if you weigh more then 90kg, with regards to the resistance I did not find a big difference between the easiest and the hardest so if you are looking for proper rowing to practice in off-season or are used to concept II type rowing machines, I would go to a shop that sells this and try it before committing to buy. For home training its excellent, for women, small men or young adults is perfect. Otherwise it has a nice design, quite light, and not too complicated to put it together, even easier to maintain and clean. I had to sell it due to my weight, but would recommend it to anyone who weighs under 100kg. ...

matyas 15.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Horizon Oxford 2 CS Air Rower

V Fit Mini Stepper

Advantages: Very easy to use, move around and store.
Disadvantages: I'm sure there are better steppers but for a higher price.

Before I start describing the wonders and blunders of the v fit mini stepper I'd like to explain why I opted for this style of home gym equipment. I read a bit on the internet about steppers and how people lose 2-3 inches just using the stepper every day, although this would be a nice bonus I wasn't focusing on losing weight so much as getting fitter and healthier. I live in a large block of flats in London, on the 7th floor with other people living below, above, each side and across the hall. Purely because of this I gave up on my collection of fitness DVDs as I didn't want to be banging about jumping and running every day to the tune of "Lift 2,3,4 and Down 2,3,4, Slide 2,3,4 and Back 2,3,4, and Starjumps...". So basically I believed the quietest exercise equipment I could buy would be a mini stepper. So off to Argos to get ...

sunshine_supergirl 15.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of V-Fit Mini Stepper