Which Rowing Machine is Best for You?

The Rowing Machine could possibly be the best total body exerciser available.  Rowing machines exercise more muscle groups in one motion than any other single piece of exercise equipment.  One of the major advantages of exercise rowing machines are that it not only works your legs, arms, and shoulders, but it isolates your abs on every row.  Rowing exercise machines offer both aerobic (heart and lungs) and anaerobic (muscle strengthening) benefits.  Because the fitness rowing machine movement is natural and there isn’t any impact, it offers tremendous benefits do the dedicated user.  Compare price, resistance, options, and brand to find the best rowing machine for you.

What to think about when buying a Rowing Machine...

One of the more important things you need to consider when choosing an exercise rowing machine is what type of resistance do you want.  There are four types of resistance: hydraulic, air, magnetic, and water.  Each resistance offers something a little different:

Hydraulic resistance is created by using shocks, similar to what is used on a car.  These are easily adjustable, effective, and are the most space conscious of all the rowing machines.

Air resistance simulates a real rowing shell.  The air rowing machines offer continuous rowing motion that requires an initial thrust to propel the fan.  There is more freedom in your rowing motion and is generally a very aggressive form of rowing.

Magnetic resistance offers smooth and virtually silent rowing.

Water resistance offers a true-to-life rowing experience: the connection is fluid, there is no impact or jerkiness and jarring typical of other rowing machines.  Listen to the sound of water while experiencing a very smooth rowing action.  We offer the original WaterRower and the the new line of fluid rowers.

Rowing Machine Comparison Chart

Display Key: S-Speed, D-Distance, T-Time, Cal-Calories Burned, St-Strokes, St/min-Strokes per min, Cal/Hr-Calories per hour, HR-Heart Rate
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