Magnetic/Water Rowing Machine – Rowing Machines for Home Use with Upgrade 16 Resistance Levels, Max 350 LB Weight Capacity, LCD Monitor and Comfortable Seat Cushion

Great addition to my home gym
 The foldable magnetic rowing machine has truly transformed my home workout routine! Its compact design makes it a perfect fit for my limited space, and the foldable feature is a game-changer, allowing me to store it effortlessly when not in use.One of the standout features is its magnetic resistance system, which provides an incredibly smooth and quiet rowing experience. I can adjust the resistance levels easily, ensuring that I get the perfect workout every time, whether I’m aiming for a gentle row or an intense session to push my limits.The build quality is impressive – sturdy, durable, and yet surprisingly lightweight. It feels stable and secure during use, accommodating different body types and allowing for a comfortable rowing motion. The padded seat and ergonomic handle contribute to a comfortable and ergonomic experience, even during extended workouts.The LCD monitor is user-friendly, displaying essential metrics like time, distance, strokes, and calories burned. It helps me track my progress and stay motivated throughout my sessions.Assembly was straightforward with clear instructions, and I appreciated how quickly I could set it up and start using it. I’m a 47 yrs old woman and it took me 45 minutes to set it up!!(*** wear gloves when you are assembling the machine. Tools they provide are little sharp ***)Overall, this foldable magnetic rowing machine has exceeded my expectations. It’s a fantastic addition to my home gym, providing a full-body workout that’s both effective and enjoyable. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient, high-quality rowing machine for their home fitness routine.

Needed to add resistance bands
At first I was disappointed in the purchase. I chose this rower because it was cheap, light weight, and had good reviews. Unboxing, it was well made for the price, securely packaged, assembly was easy. But I immediately noticed a big problem, the resistance was way too low, even for me. I’m completely out of shape, just starting to move around again after 5 months of foot injury and associated general atrophy, 40 years old, rowing novice, and I had to turn it up to maximum right away. It was still too low. I expected to be sweating and huffing on my first workout, instead even at maximum setting, it was comparable to going for a walk. A slow jog would be more significantly more intense. I began to feel like I just acquired a large piece of junk.Luckily, ADDING RESISTSANCE BANDS saved the day. Using resistance bands, I am able to increase the resistance up to an acceptable level, and lean into the stroke a bit. Simply looping a resistance band through the front support bar and then over the rower handles works well enough. It’s not perfect, but it definitely works. If not for that I would have needed to return it.If you are looking for the classic rowing experience with a flywheel that increases resistance the faster you row, and leaning back into a full length stroke. This is not that, not at all. This is like pulling on a static 10 pound weight over and over again. No matter how many reps you do or how fast you do it, it’s only going to raise your heart rate so much, I’d estimate it took me from 75 to 100 bpm.Maybe it would work out-of-the-box for people who weigh 100 pounds or less. Or if you’re looking for this low-intensity, longer duration cardio style. It’s just not what I was looking for. I wanted something where I could start at low or medium resistance, and work my way up to doing intense cardio workouts, 150+ bpm, while staying low impact on my joints.Other thoughts. At the front of my stroke, I want to be able to get a few inches closer to the flywheel, but the seat runs out of track (it runs into a knob that stops it). Minor nag, could potentially be fixed with a modification that extends out the foot rests further. The display screen is fine, has time, rep counter, turns off automatically. Upright position is stable for low profile storage (the heavy flywheel at the bottom makes a solid base) and has some cheapo track wheels so you can wheel it around on hard floors.With the addition of resistance bands I’m satisfied with the purchase. Still giving it 4 stars for this major design oversight. Without the bands, it would be 2 stars, borderline junk. But with the bands, it will do exactly what I had hoped for. Bands are cheap and it’s an easy fix, fairly natural loop position, so 4 stars.