15 best rowing machines for home workout
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Rowing machines are getting more popular because more people are training at home – and rowers are best machines for full-body, cardio-focused home workout. They will engage your arms, legs, core and back, increasing your overall fitness. Though not every rowing machine delivers good workout, they are not the same – they offer different features. This is a list of 15 best rowing machines you can buy in 2022.
NordicTrack RW900
The NordicTrack RW900 is one of the best rowing machines on the market. It features an incredible 22” touch screen and Silent Magnetic Resistance technology that provides 26 levels of fluid resistance. You can add even more difficulty with 10 manually adjustable air resistance levels. With paid premium iFit membership you get access to a massive library of live and on-demand outdoor workouts filmed all around the world, and the resistance level will be automatically adjusted according to the current outdoor workout conditions. Thanks to the SpaceSaver design, you can fold the RW900 after workout and transport the rower using front wheels for easier storage.
TechnoGym SkillRow
TechnoGym SkillRow is semi-pro, developed with athletes rowing machine for indoor workout. It is quite expensive, but you get what you pay for – one of the most advanced, feature packed machine and a stunning design. SkillRow features the Multidrive Technology that enables to select a rowing mode or a power mode. The Aquafeel technology gradually increases the resistance in a fluid and safe movement to avoid a backlash effect on the lower back. The rower offers an intuitive console and an integrated phone holder – you can connect the SkillRow to your phone and enjoy a more motivating experience in SkillRow app (Android and IOS compatible).
Hydrow Rower
The Hydrow is a premium rowing machine for home workout. The first thing that draws attention is the design of this rower – it has no chain or water drum at front, and you can see big 22” touch screen at the front. For sure, looks different than any other rowing machine. The Hydrow’s patented drag mechanism is electromagnetic and computer-controlled. If you decide to pay for Hydrow Membership, you get access to daily live workouts, 3000+ on-demand workouts, unlimited profiles for everyone in your family or exclusive milestone rewards.
Life Fitness Row GX
The LifeFitness Row GX uses Fluid Resistance technology that provides smooth and natural feel and allows easy resistance adjustments. You can set the resistance to one of the 16 levels available. On the LCD display you can see all the required data for your workout: time, distance, strokes per minute and 500 meter split time. You can store it vertically and the front wheels make it very easy to move the rower from place to place when needed.
RP3 Model S
The RP3 Model S is a dynamic rowing machine, which means the machine itself can move, giving you a better simulation of the feeling of water rowing. The rower is made from a complete stainless steel construction making it corrosion free even in humid environments. It is equipped with front wheels for easier transport and can be stored upright. The display, besides of the basic data, includes some extras like a force curve of each stroke. The rower can be connected to RP3 Rowing app on your smartphone, enabling you some extra features. And you can link multiple RP3s allowing you to learn rowing together as a crew or race online against others.
Echelon Smart Rower
The Echelon Smart Rower is enhanced with smart technology to push you harder towards your fitness goals. You will need a smartphone or a tablet to experience this rower fully. It connects to the Echelon app via Bluetooth and with a paid membership it gives you access to large live or on-demand workouts. For those who like competitions – you get a live leaderboard while in classes to see how you rank against others. The rower offers 32 levels of magnetic resistance and you can change them easily using two buttons on the handle. Foldable design with wheels allows easy transport and storage.
WaterRower Natural with S4 Performance Monitor
The WaterRower Natural features the unique WaterFlywheel – probably the best simulation of on the water rowing. What makes it even more unique is the original design – and there are several wood types available to pick so that it matches your style. The S4 performance monitor keeps track of your workout data, like stroke rate, total strokes, duration of your workout or calories. You can also connect it to your PC via USB and monitor your progress. The rower can be stored vertically and the front wheels allow easier transportation.
ProForm 750R
The ProForm 750R offers smart, sleek and space-saving design. It features a silent magnetic resistance with 24 levels of resistance. The 5” display can track speed, time, pulse, distance, strokes per minute and calories, and you can also use the tablet holder allowing you to access individualised, virtual classes and workouts with the paid iFit membership. Foldable design and front wheels allows an easy transport and storage.
Concept 2 RowErg
The Concept2 RowErg is a rower built by rowers and is engineered to work smoothly, be easy to maintain, and last a lifetime. The powerful PM5 Performance Monitor shows you a wide range of data, including pace, watts, stroke rate and Calories. It will store all the data on its internal memory or a USB drive – you can also transfer the data to free Online Logbook easily. The Performance Monitor can connect to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and is compatible with over 30 different apps – there is an app for almost everything you need during your workouts. The RowErg can be quickly separated in two pieces without any tools, making it easy and compact to store the rower in your home.
DKN H2Oar Water Rower
The DKN H2Oar Water Rower is a rower that most accurately replicates the feeling of rowing in the open water. The main benefit of the H2OAr is its variable resistance that adapts to user effort – the more intensely you row, the higher the resistance. The LCD display shows your workout data like calories burned, distance, pulse, speed, stroke rate, time, total number of strokes or watts. After workout you can move the rower on the front wheels easily and store it vertically out the way.
JTX Freedom Air
The JTX Freedom Air is a powerful dual air and magnetic resistance rowing machine that creates a smooth rowing experience. It features 16 resistance levels, 8 pre-set workout programmes and the display screen tracks the data, such as speed, strokes per minute, distance, 500m split time or calories. You can set targets for your workout or race against the computer in race mode. The easy folding system and wheels can save you some space when you have finished your workout.
XTERRA Fitness ERG600W
This XTERRA Fitness rower uses water to generate resistance during your workout. By adjusting the level of water in the tank to one of the 6 levels, you can control the intensity of your workout. On the 5.5” LCD display you get simple yet effective interface, that shows you all the important data during your workout, and you can keep your workouts more interesting with programmable modes like racing against the computer, time countdown or distance countdown. After workout move it on the transportation wheels and store it vertically to save space.
JLL Ventus 2
The JLL Ventus 2 rower provides both air and magnetic resistance for super smooth rowing experience with 8 levels of resistance adjustment. The LCD monitor displays data like time, 500m split time, distance, strokes per minute, total strokes, pulse, calories, clock, temperature or calendar. It also includes programs to set targets or race against the computer. Foldable design and built-in wheels at the front and back of the base allow easier storage of the rower.
Reebok ZJET Rower
The Reebok ZJET Rower offers electronic resistance system with 16 levels of adjustment. The rower features a 4.5” LCD screen that you can use to navigate around all the functions and it displays important information about your workout. The ZJET also offers 19 user programmes: 12 warm-up programmes, 4 HR programmes, 1 race program, 1 user defined program and recovery function. It is foldable so it won’t take much space when not used.
Marcy Onyx Geneva 6000RE
The Marcy Onyx Geneva offers 8 levels of resistance generated from an internal air fan. The resistance can be changed with a lever under the LCD display, but also the faster you row the harder it gets. With the LCD display you can track your workout performance as it shows stats like time, speed, distance, calories and strokes per minute. The rower features transportation wheels and is foldable, so storing it won’t be a big problem.
