Rowing Machine Reviews

If you have been wondering what kind of indoor rowing machine is right for you, you may want to be briefed that there are many kinds of this equipment aside from magnetic rowing machines. There are many brands that may come to mind in searching for magnetic rowing machines and other types of this exercise tool. These include the V-Fit – MR-09 Magnetic Rower with MP3 Link, Tunturi – R25 Folding Magnetic Rower, Oxford 6040 and the Body Sculpture BR-3200 Programmable Rowing Machine.

To start with, here are the basic types of rowing machines that you can get these days. The hydraulic rowing machine is economical, but you can’t pull in a straight line when using this type. This makes it impossible to synchronize movements of your arms and legs. The flywheel rowing machines will give you similar feel to outdoor rowing. The resistance is provided by air, so you have to pull harder if you want to increase it. The WaterRower was designed to copy the dynamics of how a boat moves through water. This is virtually silent when in motion and you will only hear sounds of swishing water as if you are rowing outside.

Another kind that is known for functioning in silent mode is the magnetic rowing machines. This can give smooth rowing stroke and you will get resistance from its magnetic brake system. Here’s a quick look at samples of this kind of rowing machines.

The V-Fit – MR-09 Magnetic Rower with MP3 Link is made of tubular steel main frame that comes in robust oblong shape. This has an extruded aluminum rowing rail that can be folded when you need to store the equipment. This has oversize PVC footplates that include Velcro style footstraps that can be adjusted in two positions. The product comes with MP3 Player link and dock so that you can play music through the computer.

The Tunturi – R25 Folding Magnetic Rower can be used in three modes – quick start, manual and HR min/max limits. This utilizes brake system, which can be adjusted manually.

When it comes to magnetic rowing machines, the Body Sculpture BR-3200 Programmable Rowing Machine is also considered a top quality. Its overall construction combined right materials to give out durability, strength, silence and very smooth operation.