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WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine Review


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The WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine works 84 percent of your muscle mass, helping tone and strengthen your muscles while burning far more calories than most other aerobic machines.

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WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine Rewiew
 
Manufacturer: WaterRower
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Product Description
Now you can take your rowing experience to the next level with the WaterRower Classic rowing machine. Using the same principles that govern the dynamics of a boat in water, the WaterRower Classic is outfitted with a "water flywheel" that consists of two paddles in an enclosed tank of water that provide smooth, quiet resistance, just like the paddles in an actual body of water. As a result, the machine has no moving parts that can wear out over time (even the recoil belt and pulleys don't require lubricating or maintaining).

WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine Specifications

More significantly, the water tank and flywheel create a self-regulating resistance system that eliminates the need for a motor. As with real rowing, when you paddle faster, the increased drag provides more resistance. When you paddle slower, the resistance is less intense. The only limit to how fast you can row is your strength and your ability to overcome drag. And unlike conventional rowing machines, which tend to be jerky and jarring, the WaterRower Classic is remarkably smooth and fluid.


WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine Performance Monitor

The WaterRower Classic is outfitted with a Series 4 performance monitor that's designed to balance technical sophistication with user-friendliness. The monitor--which includes six information and programming windows, six QuickSelection buttons, and three navigation buttons--displays:
  • your workout intensity,
  • stroke rate,
  • heart rate,
  • zone bar,
  • duration, and
  • distance
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Plus, the monitor is compatible with an optional heart rate chest strap and receiver, which helps you optimize your workout and achieve your exercise objectives.


WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine Additional Benefits

The WaterRower Classic is handcrafted in solid American black walnut, which may vary in color from rich brown to purple/black. The black walnut was chosen due to its marvelous engineering properties, especially its ability to absorb sound and vibration, which enhances the WaterRower's quiet performance and smooth operation. Black walnut, like all woods used in the construction of the WaterRower, is a premium hardwood with incredible longevity and dimensional stability. In addition, the wood is harvested from replenishable forests and is hand finished with three coats of Danish oil to give it a deep luster and warmth.

Other details include dual rails with four corner wheels that increase seat stability and reduce the amount of sweat buildup; a frame that flips upright for handy storage; and a weight capacity of up to 1,000 pounds.

WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine Measures

The WaterRower Classic measures 84 by 21 by 22 inches (W x H x D), weighs 117 pounds (with water)

Product Details
  • Handcrafted rowing machine with "water flywheel" that replicates actual rowing feel
  • Flywheel sits in enclosed water tank to provide smooth, quiet, self-regulated resistance
  • Series 4 performance monitor tracks workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, and more
  • Solid black walnut construction absorbs sound and vibration; hand finished in Danish oil
  • Stores upright; measures 84 x 21 x 22 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 117 pounds

Size of WaterRower Classic Rowing Machine Rewiew
Lenght: 83 inches
Widht: 24 inches
Height: 21 inches

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Customer Reviews
Love it
 
Review Date: February 16, 2009
Reviewer: D. Collier,
Pros:
-Very quiet. All I hear is gentle movement of water
-Very smooth. Well built and simple. I can see this lasting a very long time.
-Very easy to stand up and roll to a corner.
-Love the riser
-Makes me want to exercise.

Cons:
-Directions for assembly are not as good as should be..but figured it out. Its not rocket science but pictures instead of a few limited drawings would have taken some guesswork out of it.
-S4 Monitor needs to be backlit but I'm using it in near darkness in early AM.

Advice:
I love the riser, easy to straddle at that height. It places my head exactly same height as sitting in a desk chair so I am able to put Hulu on my 22" Mac Monitor and with wireless headphones, I have a HT like work out experience from my office at home...just stand up the rower and put in corner when not using. Simple and elegant.

I like this product very much, it was expensive but well worth it to me.
Great Rowing Machine, Very Natural Experience
 
Review Date: April 4, 2007
Reviewer: Thomas Merck, Herndon, VA
I checked out many models and settled on this one. I know the "Concept" models are the benchmark however the experience of rowing on them is too mechanical for me.

The WaterRower gives you the very pleasant sound of water swooshing about with each stroke and the resistence is very life-like. They have a much better performance monitor now although I use virtual racing software (NetAthlon) that makes for an incredible experience. Nothing like seeing your own boat, the oars moving in conjunction with each pull while the scenery goes by.

As for losing weight? I can't figure out why but it seems to beat running and you sure exercise more muscle groups...

1 Month Running 30 Mintues Per Day (every day): Lost 6 lbs.
1 Month Rowing 30 Mintues Per Day (every day): Lost 24 lbs.

A very solid rowing machine, excellent warranty and a pleasure to look at, also stores in a closet quite easily.
Is not available in 1-2 days
 
Review Date: October 24, 2005
Reviewer: T. Barger,
When ordered, the customer servce says this is a specialty item and takes a couple of weeks. Paid for 10/11, anticipated ship date 10/26...

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