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Editor's picks

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  Stamina Air Rower (Black, Chrome)

  Sports (Stamina)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Exercises Arms More Than Legs

  It's easy to put together and works smoothly. The rower itself is decent, but depends on what you plan to use it for. If you are a beginning rower or plan to use it competitively or even to warm up before going out on the water, I would not recommend this product. Rowing is a leg sport and all the high end machines I've used are built with this in mind. This Stamina Air Rower however, had an issue with this concept; the resistance on the band didn't kick in until I was into the last part of my stroke (the arms). The basic pattern of a stroke is legs, back, arms. Your legs are supposed to do the hardest work because they fatigue the least, but because of where the highest amount of resistance kicked in, my arms did the bulk of the work and I tired out way too quick.If you buy it for general exercise or for therapeutic reasons, it's probably ok. Alternatively, if you are a regular rower and have been in shells this is not a device for you, not even for warming up -... 3/5 Urban Hermit (California) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Stamina Air Rower (Black, Chrome) (Sports) It's easy to put together and works smoothly. The rower itself is decent, but depends on what you plan to use it for. If you are a beginning rower or plan to use it competitively or even to warm up before going out on the water, I would not recommend this product. Rowing is a leg sport and all the high end machines I've used are built with this in mind. This Stamina Air Rower however, had an issue with this concept; the resistance on the band didn't kick in until I was into the last part of my stroke (the arms). The basic pattern of a stroke is legs, back, arms. Your legs are supposed to do the hardest work because they fatigue the least, but because of where the highest amount of resistance kicked in, my arms did the bulk of the work and I tired out way too quick.If you buy it for general exercise or for therapeutic reasons, it's probably ok. Alternatively, if you are a regular rower and have been in shells this is not a device for you, not even for warming up -... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 29, 2011

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  Stamina Rower

  I used this rowing machine every day for about 3 years and it's still in excellent condition. I'm passing it on to a friend, since I now use other forms of exercise. I lost a lot of weight with this machine, so I highly recommend it. It gives a terrific, total body workout...tones all the muscles, gives good cardio exercise, and offers plenty of resistance. It's easy to use and offers low impact workouts. There's no variety, but rowing itself is an excellent form of exercise, and can be alternated with other types of workouts. 5/5 J. Auer "auerhouse" (Stockton, CA United States) - See all my reviews, April 8, 2011

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  good product for the money

  It was easy to put together, and everything was included. It is quiet and works well. Be sure you notice that the weight restriction is 250 pounds. I'd amend that to 225 pounds to be safe. It isn't gym quality, but neither is the price. Ours gets used ever day for about 1.5 hours. 5/5 wayne - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Stamina Air Rower (Black, Chrome) (Sports) It was easy to put together, and everything was included. It is quiet and works well. Be sure you notice that the weight restriction is 250 pounds. I'd amend that to 225 pounds to be safe. It isn't gym quality, but neither is the price. Ours gets used ever day for about 1.5 hours. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 26, 2011

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  List Price: $400.00
  Price: $359.98
  You Save: $40.02 (10%)

  Wind-resistance rowing machine with multi-function performance monitor

  Three-year frame warranty; 90-day parts warranty

  Padded, upholstered seat; large footplates for any size user; over-sized, angled seat rail for smooth sliding

  Monitor displays speed, distance, time, and calories burned

  Folds for storage; built-in wheels for portability; floor protectors prevent skidding

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  Stamina 35-1405 ATS Air Rower

  Sports (Stamina)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (2.2/5)

  

  DO NOT BUY THIS ROWER

  DO NOT BUY THIS ROWER! It has a major manufacturing and design flaw. I had the same problems as Lisa G. listed above. I got the run around from Stamina. I finally had a mechancially inclined friend fix it for me. Stamina was NO HELP WHATSOEVER. They told me to trash the first rower and then sent me a second rower with THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM--the chain gets caught! I have no idea how long the rower will last and I don't expect Stamina to do the right thing. The only reason I got any satisfaction was because the distributor intervened--they actually care about customer satisfaction. Save your money, don't buy this piece of junk, get a Concept 2. I wish I had. 1/5 Janet GK - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Stamina 35-1405 ATS Air Rower (Sports) DO NOT BUY THIS ROWER! It has a major manufacturing and design flaw. I had the same problems as Lisa G. listed above. I got the run around from Stamina. I finally had a mechancially inclined friend fix it for me. Stamina was NO HELP WHATSOEVER. They told me to trash the first rower and then sent me a second rower with THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM--the chain gets caught! I have no idea how long the rower will last and I don't expect Stamina to do the right thing. The only reason I got any satisfaction was because the distributor intervened--they actually care about customer satisfaction. Save your money, don't buy this piece of junk, get a Concept 2. I wish I had. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 21, 2010

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  Stamina Air Rower 1405

  Today I'm happy with the procuct, but when I first got it, not so much. The machine itself isn't that bad, but the construction of it wasn't the greatest. Within the first week of use, the chain kept getting stuck... it would just sit there rather than being pulled back in. I figured out it was sliding off the wheel and getting jammed so I "fixed" that, but after another week the chain just came off the handle and got sucked in to the metal body. I managed to pull it out, unscrew the fan (which can't be removed), and used a very stiff wire to thread the chain back through the proper mechanisms. It was worth the trouble because it now works better than ever, but we'll see what happens next week. 1/5 Lisie Gonzalez "LisieMarie" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews, March 8, 2010

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  bad design and materials

  I bought this rower 4 years ago and each time I get into rhythm of using it frequently, after only 20 sessions a piece in the windmill gets spent and over the years have had to buy tens of replacements )and learn to be a mechanic to replace it and rebuild). Not recommended. Now I want to recycle this huge contraption. 2/5 patricia - See all my reviews This review is from: Stamina 35-1405 ATS Air Rower (Sports) I bought this rower 4 years ago and each time I get into rhythm of using it frequently, after only 20 sessions a piece in the windmill gets spent and over the years have had to buy tens of replacements )and learn to be a mechanic to replace it and rebuild). Not recommended. Now I want to recycle this huge contraption. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 12, 2011

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  List Price: $500.00
  Price: $399.00
  You Save: $101.00 (20%)

  Measures 78 x 31.5 x 19.75 inches (W x H x D); weighs 73 pounds; 3-year frame warranty

  Folds for storage; wheels for easy portability

  Multi-function electronic performance monitor displays speed, distance, time, and calories burned

  Over-sized chrome seat rail for smooth sliding seat

  Comfortable foam padded molded seat slides easily on ball bearing rollers

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  Stamina 35-1400 ATS Air Rower

  Sports (Stamina)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (2.6/5)

  

  THEY should have paid ME to have this machine.

  I purchased my Stamina ATS Air Rowing Machine from Mercantila. When my stamina arrived, it was quite a workout just putting it together. I was rather disappointed, as I thought I'd be receiving better quality for 300.00. The components were obviously very cheap. Nonetheless, I was optimistically hoping to get a great workout on the machine.I did get a great workout on the machine...for 3 weeks. Then one day I was using it, and the chain just exploded. The handle flew up in the air, and there were little pieces of metal all over the floor. Now, I'm not some Hercules or amazon. This was certainly not due to excessive force exerted on the machine. I'm just an out of shape 5' 5" woman. Mercantila was fabulous about it though. They paid to have it returned, and quickly refunded my money.Supposing the "explosion" of my machine was a fluke, I still wouldn't recommend the Stamina ATS Air Rowing Machine. It was not very sturdy. After I'd been using it about 1.5 weeks,... 1/5 Laura Combs (Southwestern United States) - See all my reviews, September 27, 2005

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  Good lower-priced rowing machine

  I've used this rowing machine for the past 5 months (114 miles) and have not had a problem with it. It provides a good, convenient workout in comfort of my living room. Obviously, there are more expensive machines out there but this one does the job for me.February 2007 update: I've rowed 288 miles on this machine since May 2005, and it still works fine. My only minor complaint is that it can be slightly noisy. 4/5 Kevin C. Layman "Kevin" (NYC) - See all my reviews, October 16, 2005

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  Not for rowers

  I'm a competative collegiate rower, I got this erg in order to keep in shape over semester break. The noise and the difficult assembly didn't bother me. The two main problems with this machine are the lenght and the monitor. At 6' I'm not very tall for a rower and I'm not getting anything close to full extension, I'm barely half an inch away from the end of the slide on my drive and I can't pull the handle all the way in, and when I come up to the catch I can still stretch my arms almost past the fan assembly. The monitor displays distances in miles and speed in mph instead on meters and 500m split, making it extremely difficult to keep track of my performance. The seat is less comfortable the solid plastic seats in shells and the concept 2. In sumation this machine is fine for the casual rower, but not for anyone seriously invloved in the sport. 2/5 Arthur Marszalek "Arthur" (Arthur) - See all my reviews, December 16, 2007

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  List Price: $500.00
  

  Sturdy air rowing machine with steel frame for superior all-around workout

  Oversized chrome seat rail and metal pull-chain for strength and durability

  Measures 78 x 31.5 x 19.75 inches (W x H x D); weighs 80 pounds; 3-year frame warranty

  Foldable design with built-in casters for easy storage; wind-fan resistance system

  Multifunction monitor displays distance, calories burned, speed, time, and more

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  Stamina 1205 Precision Rower

  Sports (Stamina Products, Inc)
  

  Rating (126 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Great rower

  I bought a used rower years ago and came to work it several times a week. I'm a busy person, so I don't have time for a sophisticated work out routine. I just want to work one machine for both strength and aerobic training. Rowing is great for this purpose. When I broke my rower, I started shopping. Unfortunately, even used rowers are over $100. I struggled with this model versus the smaller ones that stand up vertically for easy storage. I couldn't find any reviews on this that addressed the storage question. Finally, I chose it because it didn't look like I could break it from normal usage, whereas the kind that fold nicely seem flimsy.Pros:- This machine is very sturdy. It's solid, stable, and does not rock at all when in use.- It is amazingly quiet. The only sound is the whisper of the pistons. I can use it with the TV on normal volume.- The seat is very comfortable. I sat on it for 30 minutes the first time with no... 4/5 David Applegate (Ohio) - See all my reviews, February 18, 2006

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  Compact, Solid, Easy to Assemble

  Probably one of the best rowers I've ever used.It was easy to assembly, and looks and feels really solid.Lots of adjustment in the "power level" - from really easy to really hard.I'm 6' and it is definitely large enough (will easily work for taller people as well). My wife is 5'3", and she finds it easy to use too.Highly recommended. 5/5 Bruce Warne - See all my reviews This review is from: Stamina 1205 Precision Rower (Sports) Probably one of the best rowers I've ever used.It was easy to assembly, and looks and feels really solid.Lots of adjustment in the "power level" - from really easy to really hard.I'm 6' and it is definitely large enough (will easily work for taller people as well). My wife is 5'3", and she finds it easy to use too.Highly recommended. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 10, 2007

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  Stamina Rowing Machine

  I had one of these similar many years ago and let it go at a garage sale. Dumb idea! As I get older, this Stamina machine has replaced it and is giving me all the exercise I need. Good to set in front of the tv and row for 30 minutes, I've gone from a size 40 to a size 36 waist. I like the hydraulic part of it and the adjustability. 4/5 Ronald E. Cole (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews, January 14, 2007

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  List Price: $350.00
  Price: $150.00
  You Save: $200.00 (57%)

  Smooth hydraulic cylinder action with adjustable tension controls

  Measures 32.5 x 27.75 x 48 inches (W x H x D); weighs 47 pounds

  Precision rowing machine with deluxe ball-bearing rolling system

  Multifunction fitness monitor tracks speed, distance, strokes, and more

  Thick padded seat and pivoting footplates for maximum comfort

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  Phoenix 98900 Power Rower

  Sports (Phoenix)
  

  Rating (15 reviews):

  (3.1/5)

  

  Good deal for price

  We were looking for a reasonably priced rowing machine and the MR 900 was one of the few reviewed. It has a tension adjustment knob at the base, so that you can increase your workout. The seat slides easily and the handlebar pulls back fine. As a smaller woman, I find the footpedal position a bit awkward and despite the velcro strip, I can't quite get the right fit. The other review that I saw for this machine also mentioned that the footpads were not as well placed as they might be. Phoenix could really improve their machine by allowing some adjustment in height and better width grip on this feature. The display is fine, but the calorie count seems off--either that or I'm just not working as hard as I think I am. I don't think it accounts for the quickness with which you pull or your body weight and might just be taking into account the tension, time, and number of pulls. Overall, I'm really pleased. My stomach, legs, and arms get a nice workout. I guess the trick is to... 4/5 S. C. Watson (WA) - See all my reviews, October 3, 2005

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  Phoenix 98900 Power Rower - Gotta Love It!

  The Phoenix 98900 Power Rower is my first rowing machine and I am thinking that it is an near excellent choice for anyone seeking an entry-level rowing machine. The actual magnetic resistance rowing action on the Phoenix 98900 provides a constant movement that can be adjusted to accommodate differing levels of endurance and strenght (core and upper body), and the seat action guides almost silently on a silicon wheel carriage.Subjectively, I also think that the Phoenix 98900 is of a sleek-looking design and it easily folds up to reduce the footprint size when it is not in use.I now tend to use my Phoenix 98900 five days a week for 30+ minute sessions at the highest resistance setting (averaging 4 miles per hour and burning 110 calories per session and I can see the improvement to my abs and reduction of my "love handles") and I can honestly say that I look forward to using my Phoenix 98900 rowing machine.The minor issues that I have with the Phoenix... 4/5 Watauga RIver - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Phoenix 98900 Power Rower (Sports) The Phoenix 98900 Power Rower is my first rowing machine and I am thinking that it is an near excellent choice for anyone seeking an entry-level rowing machine. The actual magnetic resistance rowing action on the Phoenix 98900 provides a constant movement that can be adjusted to accommodate differing levels of endurance and strenght (core and upper body), and the seat action guides almost silently on a silicon wheel carriage.Subjectively, I also think that the Phoenix 98900 is of a sleek-looking design and it easily folds up to reduce the footprint size when it is not in use.I now tend to use my Phoenix 98900 five days a week for 30+ minute sessions at the highest resistance setting (averaging 4 miles per hour and burning 110 calories per session and I can see the improvement to my abs and reduction of my "love handles") and I can honestly say that I look forward to using my Phoenix 98900 rowing machine.The minor issues that I have with the Phoenix... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 20, 2010

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  Broke on day 91

  No chance we'd buy this product again! On day 91 of ownership, the tension spring that retracts the cord snapped. And we weren't using the machine any harder than normal. Our Concept 2 is on the way. 1/5 Matt - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Phoenix 98900 Power Rower (Sports) No chance we'd buy this product again! On day 91 of ownership, the tension spring that retracts the cord snapped. And we weren't using the machine any harder than normal. Our Concept 2 is on the way. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 30, 2010

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  List Price: $349.99
  Price: $188.99
  You Save: $161.00 (46%)

  Measures 81.5 x 26.4 x 24 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty

  46-inch slide length; foldable frame with casters rolls away for easy storage

  High-quality rowing machine with belt-driven magnetic resistance system

  4-window LCD display tracks your workout time, distance, speed, and calories

  Easy-to-use resistance dial; molded polyurethane seat for long-term comfort

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  SmoothFlow R80 Rower

  Health and Beauty (PFS)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Very good value for money!

  We bought this rower direct from PFS (go to their web pages) and are extremely pleased with it. It took 20 minutes to assemble (no manual needed unless you are not that keen on anything logical..(-; ) and folds up very nicely for small storage. This rower is very good value for money and fits our whole family from my 10 year old daughter to myself (6'7") and some 200+ pounds. The seat action and resistance settings are very smooth - not a single squeak or sign of weakness yet! It feels rock solid! The heart monitor is somewhat cumbersome and we do not use it, but then again a more serious exerciser might find it valuable information. 5/5 S. Vitus "SVitus" - See all my reviews, October 17, 2006

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  Reluctant Rower

  I bought this SmoothFlow R80 Rower sight unseen. It is a terrific deal for the price.The seller sent it very quickly. The instructions for assembly were good enough. I almost damaged the seat glider support because I did not understand how to add the seat to the slider bar.Positive: Seat slides smoothly; Digital read-out is large and easy to see; cushion handle grip is comfortable; the overall feel is solid/strong; good price; it works off twice the calories of an elliptical.Negative: My niece let the handle pop loose from her grip and it broke off one of the plastic vent fins, which is probably the weakest part of the machine; you have to remember to reset the digital display for each session, otherwise it just adds to what it remembers that you did last time; the resistance dial only gives you fixed settings to adjust to 1, 2, 3, etc., and they seem like big jumps in level of difficulty; I still have not figured out how to get it to fold up.I was losing 3... 4/5 CiggyRN "momx3" (USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: SmoothFlow R80 Rower (Health and Beauty) I bought this SmoothFlow R80 Rower sight unseen. It is a terrific deal for the price.The seller sent it very quickly. The instructions for assembly were good enough. I almost damaged the seat glider support because I did not understand how to add the seat to the slider bar.Positive: Seat slides smoothly; Digital read-out is large and easy to see; cushion handle grip is comfortable; the overall feel is solid/strong; good price; it works off twice the calories of an elliptical.Negative: My niece let the handle pop loose from her grip and it broke off one of the plastic vent fins, which is probably the weakest part of the machine; you have to remember to reset the digital display for each session, otherwise it just adds to what it remembers that you did last time; the resistance dial only gives you fixed settings to adjust to 1, 2, 3, etc., and they seem like big jumps in level of difficulty; I still have not figured out how to get it to fold up.I was losing 3... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 18, 2009

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  List Price: $600.00
  

  Includes Wireless Heart Monitor

  8-Level resistance system

  Aluminum beam construction with adjustable angle

  Super smooth rolling action

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  MAX Out the Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests

  eBooks
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Great book!

  The first edition of Max Out was a great little manual and I bought several in the past for myself and family. This 2nd edition is even better! Don't hesitate to pick up this book, I actually bought a couple, as the price is certainly low enough and well worth it. I bought extras so that I could keep one in my truck for when I'm going to be away from the gym for awhile on a trip. It's full of great tips and Lee has personally used and uses everything in his book, which is a big deal as some authors do not actually use the methods they write about in their own training. Lee was an officer in the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division, so he knows what real fitness is, in a job where your life can depend on it. I found the first edition of the book useful while serving in the U.S. Marines and have reccommended it to many people going into the military as a very helpful tool. I went into the military with a powerlifting background and mostly did heavy lifting and little... 5/5 Lyle "L3" (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: MAX Out the Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests (Paperback) The first edition of Max Out was a great little manual and I bought several in the past for myself and family. This 2nd edition is even better! Don't hesitate to pick up this book, I actually bought a couple, as the price is certainly low enough and well worth it. I bought extras so that I could keep one in my truck for when I'm going to be away from the gym for awhile on a trip. It's full of great tips and Lee has personally used and uses everything in his book, which is a big deal as some authors do not actually use the methods they write about in their own training. Lee was an officer in the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division, so he knows what real fitness is, in a job where your life can depend on it. I found the first edition of the book useful while serving in the U.S. Marines and have reccommended it to many people going into the military as a very helpful tool. I went into the military with a powerlifting background and mostly did heavy lifting and little... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 19, 2012

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  LifeSpan Fitness RW1000 Rowing Machine

  Sports (LifeSpan Fitness)
  

  Rating (21 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Not meant to actually be used

  I loved this rower at first, although if you have small feet, it's difficult to keep them from pulling out of the pedals while rowing. 6 broken straps, several emails to Lifespan (they did replace them for me), a change to a different type of shoe, and that problem was finally fixed. Then the pulleys started to break. Ordered a new set and replaced those (those I had to buy). Now the flywheel will not recoil. Took it apart...I would have to replace the magnetic wheel assembly. It's time to give up, it just wasn't made to be used. I used this rower for 2 1/2 years. My last rower was a cheap old piston type, it lasted 12 years. I finally broke the frame. I used the rower 4 times a week, this one just couldn't hold up. And, no, I'm not some 350 pound body builder...I barely make it over 5 feet and am under 135 pounds. I don't think I should be killing rowing machines. 1/5 T. J. Stewart (Burnsville, MN, US) - See all my reviews, March 5, 2010

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  Good rower, not the best

  I bought my LifeSpan rower about a year ago and have used it a lot with no major problems. It does the job and seems to be a good value for the money, but it definately is not a performance rower.PROS:CheapCompactFolds EasilySimple Digital Display lasts a very long time one one batteryCONS:No chain, the pull mechanism is a strap of fabric.Plastic wheels support the seat and pull movement. Mine have note worn out yet but they're not that smooth and they do feel as if they have worn down significantly during the year that I have used my rower.The pull movement creates no momentum as with a fan or water resisting model, so you really cant build up much inertia and each pull feels like you're starting from a stp, which is not mych like real rowing.All in all it's a good unit but if you're looking for something that will really take a beating and last a long time and also emulate the feel of rowing much better,... 3/5 James D. Strawn "Problem Finder" (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews, May 12, 2010

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  Great Product; be careful with shipping!

  We ordered this product to help in a revamping of our exercise program, and it is absolutely great in that mission. The device assembles very easily and quickly; 15 minutes or less if you lay the parts out. There are two major assemblies, and you just attach the seat and put the two pieces together. In action, the device is smooth and quiet, and it can give you a very good workout in a relatively short period of time. The electronics package is good; the only issue some may have is that changing rowing resistance doesn't appear to change the calorie count.The only problem we had was with Amazon in shipping. This is shipped in two boxes but for some reason Amazon seems to lose sight of that fact on its own tracking. If the two boxes become separated (which ours did) and only one is delivered, they show status as "delivered". I called customer service to try to get them to help with the other box and they continually insisted that the order was one box and was... 5/5 T. Nolle "NetTraveler" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews, December 13, 2009

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  List Price: $699.99
  Price: $499.99
  You Save: $200.00 (29%)

  Solid steel frame; assembled dimensions measure 87 by 19 by 23 inches (L x W x H)

  Folds to 34 by 19 by 64 inches (L x W x H) for easy storage

  300-pound maximum user weight; five-year frame warranty, two-year parts warranty, and one-year labor warranty

  Features a smooth and quiet eddy current drive system with a 16.5-pound flywheel

  Three-LCD console provides distance, calories, time, strokes, and strokes per minute workout feedback

  Recipient of the 2008 Gear Awards Seal of Excellence

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  Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine

  Sports (Concept2)
  

  Rating (187 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  Intregal part of my 75 pound weight loss!!!

  I own the Concept 2 Model D. I purchased it last year after an exhausting field and internet search. I "casually" used it for several months until a few months ago when I became very serious about losing weight. I now use the rower 5 to 6 times a week 30 minutes minimum- with an average of 45 minutes and occasionally (usually Saturday mornings) a 60 minute workout. I do not overdue the individual workouts, and maintain about a 23 stroke per minute rhythm.I chose this rower for several reasons. First, the great reviews on internet websites. Secondly, I was very impressed with the sales associate. He did not try to "oversell" me, instead he convinced me that for my needs the model D was more than sufficient. Third, I was fortunate enough to try one out at a friends home gym- I was impressed. Lastly- this is a high quality machine- very sturdy and well designed.I utilize this machine, along with a low carb diet and walking 3-4 miles 2 to 3 times a week, to... 5/5 D. Fraser - See all my reviews, March 22, 2009

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  "The Rower"

  You need go no further than a major crew regatta such as the Head of the Charles to understand why Concept2 rowers are regarded as the best available. Generally there are only a few rower manufacturers represented in vendor alley, and the one with the crowd will be Concept2. Found in crew boathouses everywhere, not only are they well-built and smooth, but can even be linked together to work in unison for training purposes. It's actually quite amazing to see in action. Concept2 also has an enormously enthusiastic user base that competes across the world. That's indoor rower competition! You'll also find Concept2 rowers in gyms everywhere - they're very tough.Concept2 makes two models. They are actually fairly close in specs and the pricing difference is a few hundred dollars. This listing is for Concept2's D model with their PM3 electronics module. I view the principal difference between the D and E models as height (the E is a bit taller). The E also comes... 5/5 New England Yankee (Northern New England) - See all my reviews, October 17, 2008

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  One of the best purchases for fitness you can make

  I bought a Model D with the PM3 monitor in August, 2009. I have been overweight my entire life and in November of 2008 I finally decided to change my life. I started a new way of eating with Nutrisystem and I started exercising. I bought an elliptical and treadmill to join my stationary bike and started losing weight. As I slowly became more fit, I kept researching other things I could do to keep my interest in exercise going. I'd never seen an indoor rower, but read about them as being terrific exercise in various places. I started looking really hard at them when I realized just how great a workout they offered at a low impact. Concept 2 is considered the standard in rowing machines. I was very pleased with the price point as well. I'd already spent a lot of money on the treadmill and elliptical and didn't want to drop a lot more. One very nice thing about Concept 2 machines is that they hold their value very well. I couldn't find a used Model D in my area on Craigslist,... 5/5 A. Weist "drsimnal" (Indy) - See all my reviews, December 6, 2009

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  List Price: $900.00
  

  Lets rowers choose between sleek, fast boat and slow, heavy boat

  PM3 performance monitor tracks your distance, speed, pace, and calories

  Requires footprint of 9 x 4 feet; 500-pound capacity; 5-year frame warranty

  Quiet flywheel minimizes noise while providing smooth feel of water rowing

  Indoor rowing machine with sliding seat for complete total body workouts

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  Air Resistance Rower - Frontgate

  Home (Frontgate)
  

  Sturdy steel frame with chrome finish

  Foldable design with built-in casters for easy storage

  Oversized chrome seat rail and metal pull-chain provide strength and durability

  Adjustable nylon foot straps hold feet securely in place; tough braided nylon rowing cord

  Works on all major muscle groups: back, legs, arms, abs, and buttocks

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