York R510 Multi Use Rower

Advantages: Good solid bike with lots of information on built in computer
Disadvantages: Size and cost

...In a vain attempt at getting fit, whilst not spending a fortune at the local gym, we purchased a York 2 in 1 Cycle Rower. We actually brought ours from eBay for £150.00 but if you are buying new you can expect to pay somewhere in the region of £260.00 at the cheapest search on Kelkoo. ##THE LOOK## This is a very solid bike/rower and is therefore by default very heavy. This is reflected in the look of the machine and you have a very solid, sturdy piece of equipment, taking up a relative amount of space in your living room. Ours is situated at the end of the room, by my desk, so is not too intrusive, but if you have a smaller room I would suggest a smaller bike as this really is quite a beast. The makers suggest in the guide that you should place the bike on an exercise mat or similar due to the fact that it has mechanisms... 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 I use the Model E which is a newer version of the rower and immediately recongised by the frame being higher off the ground allowing a raised seating position which in my opinion is a far more natural and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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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... Read review

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