Top 5 Best Rowing Machines

Top 5 Rowing Machines (2020)

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Welcome to GetMojo, we do the research so you don’t have to! In this video, we’re offering our picks for the 5 best rowing machines on the market in 2020. Who says you need a body of water to row? The rowing machine has long been a favourite of athletes, gym-goers and at home workout enthusiasts. And for many, it’s an essential piece of equipment. But with tons of them for sale, which one should you buy? Well, to help you decide, we’ve sifted through numerous website and consumer reviews to present our 5 recommended products. Okay, first up.

This machine may be relatively no-frills, but it still manages to tick all the essential boxes. Features include magnetic resistance, with eight different resistance levels, non-slip pedals, and an LCD monitor that displays things like calories and workout time. Priced from around $250, this machine also has built-in wheels on its base for simple transportation and it can fold in on its for easy storage. Business Insider called it “quiet, smooth, and stable”.

Although this machine offers pretty much the same features as the aforementioned Sunny Health & Fitness model, it does excel in the quality department. People rave about the sturdy construction of this machine, with its aluminium front legs and steel rear legs, as well as how silent its fan-resistance operation is. While it is quite a bit more expensive at around $900, it does boast a 500-pound weight capacity, and it separates into two pieces for added storage flexibility. It even includes a smartphone mount.

If you like to invest in your home workout equipment and keep up with the latest tech trends, then Nordic Track’s RW900 is one of the best rowers money can buy. Thanks to a 22-inch touchscreen, this machine serves up a library of interactive workout classes from trainers. Resistance settings can also be digitally adjusted during your interactive workouts. It’s pricey at around $1,700, but it’s effective in creating a motivational, in-gym, workout environment.

Some of us just simply haven't got space for a rowing machine. But all is not lost, because Stamina has this compact rower priced at just over $100. With 12 levels of resistance, this hydraulic piston machine gives users an immersive rowing experience, thanks to its wide range of arm motion. There’s also a display monitor, albeit quite small, to help you keep track of important workout info. At around 52 inches long, it’s perfect for an apartment or an office. Before we reveal our last pick, we wanted to give a shout out to some other great rowing machines

If you’re truly after an immersive rowing experience, then just add water! This water-resistance machine features a flywheel that pushes its way through water, giving an accurate and realistic rowing feel. It even comes accompanied by the sound of splashing water. Priced at around $1,000, this machine also has a performance monitor to display workout information, and it’s finished in a natural ash look, so it can blend into your home decor. So which rowing machine should you choose? Well, some people have a personal preference when it comes to the type of resistance they find more effective, so be sure to think about which one you prefer before buying. Stay tuned to GetMojo for the most complete video product reviews!