Snode Water + Digital Dual-resistance System Wooden Home Rowing Machine - RW03 PLUS

I've been a chronic pain sufferer for nearly 20 years. With two torn lumbar disc and a fractured SI joint, aerobics, treadmills and bikes were a no no. I decided to give this a try. I became desperate after realizing just how weak I'd become over the years of not exercising. I'm 54 and my grandson who is 15 put this together in less than a half hour. I use it everyday. I'm 5'4-152lbs and my grandson is 6'3 285lbs. It worked just fine for him also! He was able to row all the way back without issue. After the first day, my muscles were sore, but not from exercise injury, a good kind of soreness. It's low impact, yet carries a big punch in strengthening muscle groups. It works out several groups, it also is adjustable in the tension. You can adjust as you increase in strength. It does not hurt my back or hip joint. I'm so happy to be able to work out again!!!

It comes in a heavy long box. Have someone help you to maneuver it into the house and up/down any stairs. Assembly was easy if you take your time and follow the directions slowly. It comes partially assembled in the box so there were only a handful of bolts left to attach the tracks and seat. I'm glad I got the water tank rower, the sound is quite relaxing to me and gets me "in the zone." I did not attach the digital screen, because I prefer to watch my own programming on an iPad while rowing. You really get an intense workout with the machine. My knees won't allow me to jog on the treadmill. This rower is MUCH better for me and my knees. The seat could be a bit more comfortable. It's hard plastic.

I have previously returned 2 rowing machines for having weak resistance. I am very athletic and wanted a rowing machine that provides and maintains good resistance. This one has a large water tank and adjustable extra resistance, which apparently is the key factor. I rowed for 45 minutes at the 30 resistance with maxum water and it was a decent workout. There were a few times that I actually thought of reducing the resistance, but I pushed and paced myself and it was ideal. This is definitely the best machine I could have hoped for. Its also quiet and very sturdy. The dial to change the tension is easily accessible (for my family). I will recommend this to everyone I know.

I'm 5'10" and have had this rower for about 5 months. I love my machine. It's very comfortable and gives a great workout.

I have this at home in my garage with limited space, and it works just fine. I guess I am in the recreational category, so the this rower works for me. Time or distance is all I really look at. Been using for 3 months now, and no back issues.