What should you pay attention to when buying a rowing machine?
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The right rowing machine can be different for everyone. Your choice depends on your training goals, your training level and your available space at home. In this blog we list a number of points for attention so that you can make the right choice.
The benefits of rowing
With a rowing machine the whole body is trained. A solid workout allows you to train the glutes, legs, back muscles, arms, shoulders and abs. You also work on your stamina and endurance. In short, your entire fitness level increases.
What should I pay attention to when purchasing a rowing machine?
1 The basic conditions
Every rowing machine has a number of training programs and resistance levels. Do you want an extensive range of options to regularly adjust your workout or do you find a limited number of resistances and programs sufficient? The specifications often clearly describe how many programs and resistances a rowing machine has. Rowing machines with more options are often a bit more expensive.
1. Rowing machine with water resistance
With water resistance, the rowing motion is most realistic. In addition, the it also makes the most realistic 'water' sound, as if you are rowing through real water.
2. Rowing machine with air resistance
With air resistance you get more resistance as you deliver more power. This allows you to determine the resistance yourself during a workout without having to operate the screen. Please note that this rowing machine makes quite a lot of noise.
3. Rowing machine with magnetic resistance
A rowing machine with magnetic resistance uses a powerful magnet to provide resistance during a workout. This is easy to adjust via the training computer. You train more accurately with this than with air or water resistance. Furthermore, these rowing machines are relatively quiet.
4. Rowing machine with elastic resistance
The trainers with elastic resistance – or elastomer resistance – are relatively affordable in price. It is a great rowing machine for beginners, because it has less resistance levels and training programs.
Single rail rowing machines
A rowing machine with a single rail – or monorail – - has one rail that the seat moves over when you row. If your balance isn't that good, there is a chance that you will wobble a bit.
A rowing machine with a double rail has two rails on which the seat slides back and forth. This gives you more stability and you train more comfortably.
