| Which is The Best Rowing Machine For You? Buying the right rowing machine can be a daunting task. But if you understand a few rowing-machine basics - it's not really all that complicated... Rowing machines fall into four categories - based on the type of resistance they use. Hydraulic, Magnetic, Air, and Water. Hydraulic Rowing Machines Hydraulic rowing machines are generally at the low end of the market. They create resistance by compressing air or liquid inside cylinders. These machines take up the least space but they also provide the least satisfactory rowing action. There are no hydraulic machines in our Top Ten. Magnetic Rowing Machines Magnetic Rowing Machines are the most popular choice for home use. They create resistance using groups of magnets to slow down a flywheel. There is no friction in a magnetic system, so magnetic rowing machines are almost silent - a big bonus for home use! They also have no wearing parts - so they very rarely need repairs or maintenance. They usually have very smooth rowing actions. Air Rowing Machines Air rowing machines are the most popular with commercial gyms and with serious rowers. Most Olympic rowing teams train on air machines. These machines do not have adjustable resistance systems like magnetic machines. Resistance in air machines is progressive - the harder you row, the harder it gets. Air machines are popular with rowers because they provide a rowing action that is similar to rowing a real boat. On the down side, good air machines are expensive, and even the quietest air machine will be noisier than a magnetic machine. Water Rowers Water Rowers, like air-rowers, use a progressive resistance system - the harder you row, the tougher it gets. Water Rowers, as you have probably guessed, use water instead of air. They are popular with serious rowers because they feel, and sound like a genuine 'on the water' rowing experience. Although water rowers make some noise, it is usually soothing and relaxing. Computer Consoles Most rowing machines will have some kind of display screen, keeping you informed about things like speed, distance, calories used, your heart-rate etc, as well as offering a selection of training programmes. The safer machines have heart-rate controlled programmes that let you know you when you are over (or under) exerting yourself! Buy With Confidence! Choose a machine from our Top Ten Rowing Machines. We have done the research and we sincerely believe that these are the best home-use rowing machines on the market. |
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