This machine is well-built, easy to assemble and provides a great overall workout. It is a solid machine and it appears to be one that will last for years.

The BodyCraft VR100 has a contoured ergonomic seat that glides along precision-bearing rollers. The VR100 comes with six levels of resistance; level 1 works with air resistance, while levels 2-6 work with air and magnetic resistance. It also features a lightweight, rubber-coated aluminum handle and a sealed urethane seat for increased durability.

• Resistance Type - Level 1 provides air resistance; levels 2-6 provide air and magnetic resistance. Switch to silent magnetic helps keep noise level down!
• Resistance Adjustment – Level 1 provides air resistance; levels 2-6 provide air and magnetic resistance. Adjust resistance with a manual knob just below the handle.
• Seat – Sealed urethane seat for increased durability. Travels 44 in. from pedals!
• Handle – Lightweight, rubber-coated aluminum handle keeps hands comfortable

The Bodycraft VR100 rowing machine is a compact yet sturdy piece of home fitness equipment.

It has 44 inches of travel space from the pedals so it should accommodate even very tall users and last but not least, the contoured seat is comfortable enough to keep you rowing during long workouts Importantly, the operating motion is smooth and quiet.

Functions of a rowing computer

Training computer on BodyCraft VR100 rowing machine tracks your progress and display:

• Polar heart rate monitor receiver
• Current number of storkes per minute
• Total number of rows
• Time of rowing,
• Total distance covered,
• Current speed of rowing
• Calorie used when rowing

The VR100 offers 6 levels of resistance with level 1 offering air resistance and levels 2 to 6 offering air and magnetic resistance. The console displays important data such as time, distance traveled, number of strokes, calories burned and heart rate, although the heart monitor chest strap is an optional extra.

The VR100 folds for easy storage when not in use, but the test of any piece of home fitness equipment is how motivated you’ll be to regularly unfold it and use it to workout.

This is really a high quality rowing machine but not having preprogrammed workouts it is better suited to self-motivated exercisers.

The BodyCraft VR100 Rower features:

• Contoured ergonomic seat glides along precision bearing rollers.
• Compact design. Folds for storage into a 16”? X 24” space.
• 44 inches of travel from pedals will accommodate any size user.
• Adjustable (height and angle) Console has a built-in Polar (or compatible) Heart Rate Monitor receiver. Chest Strap optional.
• Lightweight, rubber coated aluminum handle.
• Level 1 – Air resistance Level 2 through 6 – Air and magnetic resistance
• Sealed urethane seat for increased durability.

Amazon buyers review

After having purchased an inexpensive piston rower (which was not so bad, by the way) I tried in a fitness shop some magnetic rowers and I found them much better. So I shopped around and I tried the Tunturi R30, The Kettler Coach, the Fitness Quest Integrity 3000, the Water Rower,the Lifecore R900, the Life Span and the Body Craft VR 100. I found that the Body Craft has the best value for money ratio. It is built very well, its ergonomics are handsome, the workout is fantastic, and the price is very acceptable.

I particularly like the position of the footpedals and of the handle-bar, which I think is perfect.

It also looks like it is very durable and it will last forever. I am very much satisfied, and would recommend it to everyone looking for a classy rower at a very honest price.

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