Such mixed reviews, what's the truth? I want a decent mid priced rower for 30 min/day aerobic workout - not junk. Such conflicting reviews!
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This machine can do the job at a reasonable price... .took me several weeks to find it...I do 15 min a day... Soon going to 20min...RDale,RN
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i use it several times a week and my son as well. I have had it for about six weeks and nothing was defective and nothing has broke on the unit. I took my time and put it together properly which is probably very important. I think its a good value and have no complaints thus far. The digital workout computer is pretty nice too.
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I bought this item in Jan, 2015 and using since then and no issues so far. It's not loud, no parts were missing, not at all complicated to assemble. Hope this helps.
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I have not tried the Stamina ATS Air Rower. I read some negative reviews and decided to go with the Stamina Air Rower. I have not been disappointed. I have had no problems with the rower. It is great exercise. The price was right, it is easy to move around and I like the size. Good luck with your decision.
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Thanks for the feedback, I finally did buy the Exerpeutic with the rolling lifetime table and you're right, it perfect. I have it setup in front of my 40" Sony and the laptop is monitored to the big screen, and it works great.. I think I may still need a gel cushion for the seat (due to being on it almost the full 8 hour day). and yes at simple cruising speed it appears (according to the computer) I'm knocking off over 2000 calories per day. Even if the computer isn't accurate, hell , I'm happy with half of that.
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Don't buy it! It's garbage. I was supposed to be getting a BRAND NEW ONE and Amazon sent me an open box, the delivery man struggled to bring it to my door and keep it closed so the million parts didn't go flying all over the place. So I refused shipment and bought a Total Gym, so much better. More money but you get what you pay for or less as in the case of the ProForm 440R Rower.
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Hi, N. Brown! I actually ordered mine from JC Penney, since I got a good price on it by way of an advertising error on their part... Either way, I only got it last night, and didn't find it too difficult to assemble just going by the sheet instructions. It IS quite heavy weight in construction, which I definitely count as a plus. The one thing that I can see that, so far, hasn't been mentioned in the reviews is, if you're on the heavier side (I'm 210 lbs at 5'5" tall, and wide through the hips) it doesn't SEEM particularly roomy when you're on the machine. I DID have a great time exercising on it last night after assembling it, though! If you love elliptical machines, as I do (they were my only motivation for going to the gym, and every time I went, I had to wait at least 20 minutes to get on one, so I cancelled my membership... Now I've got my own, dagnabbit! ;) ), you should really like this machine. I don't know if they're as squeaky over time as the other reviews state, but I'd assume that they are. Also, I live in a single bedroom apartment, and don't have a lot of room left over to leave this standing up. The main problem? I'd planned on sliding it under my futon when I'm not using it, but everything but the handles will fit - the handles just sit too high up to fit underneath it. It IS a heavy piece, as I said before, so a bit unwieldy, but the wheels on both the bottom of the rear frame, and the foot pedal pieces, help for maneuvering it. If you're not big on exercise, as I am not unless it's fun for me, but love cross trainer and elliptical machines, then I'd suggest you get this, if it's not more than you want to spend. It does take a little initial exercise to figure out your rhythm, but once you get going, it's GREAT! I woke up this morning eager to get back on it and go, and I haven't felt that way about exercise in YEARS, if ever!
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My question is similar to Paris French. Is this machine workable / comfortable for a 5'4" female? I had a rowing machine years ago, great workout, loved it. Don't want to buy a rower that won't fit.Thanks!
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I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really... » Read More I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. « Show Less
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Kat, if you are 'just' starting to workout then the BBL would be a good starting point. I'm between intermediate and advanced and didn't even break a sweat with it. So definitely wouldn't recommend for anyone BUT beginners.
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Also, check out all the info on howtorow.com. There you will find maintenance info as well as a lot of info about using the rower...
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Did you ever find a rowing machine for your height? I am the same height and am running into similar issues.Thanks
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I do not think that noise will be a problem for you Will. I have had my Concept 2 Model D for several months now. I could not be happier with this rower. The action is smooth and very reasonably quiet.
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I'm 17, I used it. used a full scoop and did some heavy cleans, felt a tiny bit dizzy/ heart rate increased dramatically. Light treadmill is ok, I do 5 min of rowing before workouts sometimes and feels great. I wouldn't recommend heavy sprinting immediately (taking into account the 30min absorption period) after taking it though.
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I am less than impressed with product. Following a low carb diet and doing 30 to 60 minutes a day on elliptical at 80% of target Heart Rate and only down 2lbs over two weeks. I will now try the High Intensity Interval Training Sessions you have suggested in your final tip series which I appreciate getting, by the way ! Kenneth E. Nye
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Honestly I didn't like the commercial bench I found on Amazon. I went to eBay and found a used flat/incline bench by cybex. Pretty stout bench. Then I found a nice used decline bench by precor on a fitness website that sells equipment from gyms that discard old equipment. Also in nice condition. Both worth great for what I need. This squat rack is ok and works. But if I had to do it all over again I would look for a small used one from a gym that is selling off its professional equipment. My two cents
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I adore my machine. I bought a book on proper posture and form, which was helpful. The book stated that moderate rowing is a 3. I am pretty fit and find myself very comfortable at 4.5 for 5000 meters. I am 46. If I do intervals then usually a 4. If I power row, all in, a 5. Posture and breathing are key. Each person is different, though. My 38 year old husband find a 4.5 pretty challenging for 60 minutes.
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That is not normal and I know that the rower was not easy to assemble. Please recheck the instructions for some step that you may have misunderstood. If you can't find any mistakes I'd contact the manufacturer.
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Move on to P90x3 if you want to continue short workouts. After doing two cycles of p90x3 and now starting p90x2, I become more and more disenchanted by the amount of time I spent with T25 and the lack of results. I see some people got amazing results with it, but for me, after alpha, beta and gamma, I had barely dropped 4 lbs. After moving on to x3, I dropped almost 10 lbs and started to see a lot of definition and there wasn't any major change in my diet between programs. Fairly or not, I look at T25 as simply a cardio program with a little bit of weight stuff thrown in there. Insanity might be the way to go if you are willing to commit to the longer workouts, but for short workouts, I don't know that you can do better than x3 for hitting the total body. You won't get that gasping for air effect that you do in T25, but I do believe you will get results. Good luck