• Water Rowing Machines – Almost as good as on a water

    by  • January 5, 2009 • Rowing Machines Reviews, Types, Water Rowing Machines • 2 Comments


    Water rowing machines

    We all want to exercise outside, on the air, but conditions in winter don’t always allow us to do so. Winter is cold, snow is falling outside, if we go outside to run, there might be ice on the road and night is falling early, even before we come back from our jobs. Therefore, it can be reasonably to ask ourselves when and how to exercise in the winter.

    Indoor rowing machine

    I think there is a solution, with which we all can get a healty exercise inside, but is very, very similar to doing so in the nature. That’s rowing. And even better, there are a lot of different fitness machines that simulates rowing. They are so called indoor rowing machines. Some of them are really good in simulating rowing on the lakes or rivers.

    Why water rowing machines?

    One of the best is water rowing machine. They use water for the resistance, which provides a better simulation of outdoor rowing than many other models (magnetic, piston…). This resistance method allows the resistance to be easily adjusted – the stronger the stroke, the more resistance there is to overcome. In addition, you are able to adjust the resistance and pressure by adding or removing water in the resistance tank. This allows you to somewhat customize your workout.

    Models of water rowing machines

    There are a large number of water rowing machines on the market, ranging in price from approximately 699 USD to a high of about 2.500 USD.

    The cheapest water rowing machine model

    Wave Fitness – Neptune Water Rowing Machine

    Developed by professional rowers to deliver the feeling, sound and sight of real on-water rowing in your own home. Designed and engineered by craftsmen using only the highest quality components to ensure complete satisfaction of function, performance and reliability.

    Bestselling model

    ProRower H2O RX-750 Home Series Rowing Machine

    RX- 750 Home Series: Bringing Commercial Grade Quality to Your Home at an Affordable Price. Using the same dynamics as actual rowing, the user adjusts the intensity of their workout with natural adaptive resistance by either rowing faster or slower, no need for any disruptive mechanical adjustments.

    With natural wood

    WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine in Ash Wood

    The WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine has been designed to set it apart from other fitness equipment. Featuring an attention to detail unseen in other exercise equipment. The WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine has been made to a quality point not a price point. While they could make it cheaper, it simply would not be as good, and customers expect the best not the cheapest. In replicating the dynamics of rowing so accurately, the WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine is unrivalled in replicating not only the superb physiological dynamics of rowing, but much of the aesthetic pleasure as well.

    Still below 1000 USD

    ProRower H2O RX-850 LTD Series Rowing Machine

    Perfect blend of industrial design, aesthetics and functionality, the ProRower H2O Ltd Series uses the same dynamics as actual rowing, the user adjusts the intensity of their workout with natural adaptive resistance by either rowing faster or slower, no need for any disruptive mechanical adjustments. This indoor rowing machine features innovative Hydro-Power system that provides an incredibly smooth and relaxing on the water rowing experience, it feels and sounds just like the real thing. The micro-adjustable footrest accommodates a wide variety of users and elevated seat for easy access.

    Great looking Water Rower

    WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor

    The rowers throne: elite M1 performance on a handier, higher frame. Youll sit up and others will take notice with the M1 Hi-Rise, a fully commercial WaterRower with a sleek, raised, industrial-styled frame of tubular steel and the brands 3-year commercial warranty. Its seat is 20 in. off the floor to make getting on and off easier, and the raised frame is designed for minimal care or maintenance in the toughest environments. The M1 Hi-Rise (S4) features WaterRowers patented water flywheel technology, which produces an unbeatable simulation of real-life, on-the-water rowing. Its S4 performance monitor has six information and programming windows, six QuickSelection buttons, and three navigation buttons. It displays workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, zone bar, duration, and distance.

    The most expensive

    WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine in Brushed Stainless Steel with S4 Monitor

    Water-Rowers best: a limited-edition collectors piece and top-of-the-line rower in one. The result of a design project from the company\’s Munich facility. The limited-edition of indoor rowing machine, fully commercial S1 in Brushed Stainless Steel (S4) is functionally identical to all wooden models, but the classy, minimalist, European designers touch is sure to turn heads. The S1 in Brushed Stainless Steel (S4) features WaterRowers patented water flywheel technology, which produces an unbeatable simulation of real-life, on-the-water rowing. Its S4 performance monitor has six information and programming windows, six QuickSelection buttons, and three navigation buttons. It displays workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, zone bar, duration, and distance. Pair it with the optional WaterRower heart rate receiver to add a great dimension to your training! Water resistance acts like real rowing: the faster you pull, the more difficult it gets. You can also adjust the resistance in your WaterRower by changing the level of water in the tank (the more water, the harder the workout). Please note that this is a multi-step process that cannot be done in the middle of a workout…

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