YOSUDA Magnetic/Water Rowing Machine for Home - Rower Machine Use with Bluetooth, App Supported, Rowing Machine for Taller Power Athletes, Comfortable Seat Cushion

Quiet, easy set up/ assembly. Works great. Just like the rowers I used to use at the gym and for crossfit. Great resistance. Comfortable seat. Sturdy machine, great value for the price! And easy to pull up into a corner of my room on days I'm not using.

Terrific value for money as a starter machine, if you're curious whether rowing is for you. Using this machine for almost a year now, I've improved my fitness and muscle tone *dramatically* -- far more than I expected. It's easy to use, easy to store (e.g. upright), and ultra quiet. Having become more invested in rowing, however, I've decided to upgrade to a more advanced machine (Concept2), in part because of this machine's minor limitations (the computer/performance monitor isn't helpful; because of the machine's size, the length of the stroke is limited, and I worry that this is leading to poor form and strain). If you're trying to decide if rowing is for you, this is a wonderful machine to start with.

Pretty great machine, especially for the price!(My set up is just the machine on an equipment mat on hardwood.)Pros:The machine was extremely easy for 1 person to set up and the instructions were clear to follow. Noise isn’t really a factor to me considering it’s a water rower, but I will say the sound it does produce is relaxing and enjoyable. The bluetooth connection works fine for the app I’ve tried it with, you just have to do a few strokes first to “activate” the bluetooth as simply turning the monitor on does not seem to. In terms of actually working out on it, I’m extremely pleased so far. I’ve used it multiple times a week, every week, for 8 months and haven’t noticed much wear. The seat is comfortable enough for the 30-60 minute sessions I typically do and I’m able to work up a good sweat on it (at resistance level 1, as well). I also love the double rail set up as it always feels more sturdy to me than a low-midrange single rail machine.A major pro so far has been customer service. I’ve reached out about 2 things and they’ve been extremely helpful and responsive both times. Most recently, it came time to add fresh water purifying tabs and I reached out to customer service to find out about the water capacity for each resistance level in order to determine how much to put in and they actually measured and got back to me. 10/10.Cons:The foot pedals that come with the water rower have a tri-glide mechanism, not velco straps, and they’re arranged so you tighten pulling away from the machine/your foot instead of towards. For me, this makes it difficult to tighten the straps while my foot is in the machine. The straps also loosen over time during my workout, so I usually stop a few times throughout to remove my foot, retighten and slot back in. Not a huge deal but velcro or something else would be much better in my opinion. Also, fwiw, I wear a size 8.5 women’s and the straps are just a touch higher than ideal across my foot.Aside from this, no complaints. Buy this machine.

I've had the machine for about 11 months now, and am happy with the performance. I believe I probably have over 50,000 strokes on it by now so it has gotten a fair test. I'm not certain of the total stokes on it cuz the overall total rolls over at 10,000. It's done that a number of times now. Was not difficult to set up. I initially noted some clicking noises while rowing and isolated these to the place where the main rail joined to the front frame. A small piece of cardboard (like the back of a note pad) helped to silence that. I also tinkered with the seat stop near the front of the main rail. I found that I would bottom out on this and did not care for the clack when the seat would hit the rubber stop. Inititally I added a small piece of foam cushion (headliner from an apholstery project) to the front of the seat where it hit the bumper. That had mixed results. I eventually removed the rubber "button" bumper altogether and added a foam rubber cushion about 3/4" square to the stationary spot where the seat can hit it at the bottom of the stroke. This had the benefit of allowing the seat to come about 3/4" closer to the wheel which I liked because it allows you to scrunch yourself closer to the wheel at the start of the stroke. Seemed to feel appropriate to me and is quieter this way with very little impact at the bottom of the stroke. The seat is OK but I sometimes fold a bath towel and add that as an additional cushion. The machine is quiet and has stayed that way. It does not have any "entertainment" as the display is just basic parameters of stroke count, time, pace (strokes per minute) and calorie count. I think that the calorie count is a very simple function of strokes as it shows exactly 200 calories at 1400 strokes. I'm not sure it is sensitive to the load setting or your pace. I kind of doubt it but I don't care. I don't watch the display, but have the unit faced towards a TV and generally watch something that engages me to keep going. You can get a pretty good workout in the last hour of the original Die Hard. That keeps you from constantly looking at your stroke count and thinking "Oh crap. I'm only half way to my goal...". Bottom line is this thing does what is says it does and for a rather modest price compared to some of the wind and water versions, and it's quiet enough to accommodate Bruce Willis movies, ...or even Hallmark or Nicholas Sparks if you are so inclined.

This rowing machine offers incredible value for those looking to dip their toes into rowing. After almost a year of consistent use, I have seen significant improvements in my fitness levels and muscle tone, exceeding my initial expectations. Its user-friendly design, compact storage options (can be stored upright), and whisper-quiet operation make it a joy to use. However, as my interest in rowing grew, I opted to upgrade to a more advanced model like the Concept2. This decision was influenced by some minor drawbacks of this machine, including an unhelpful computer/performance monitor, limitations on the stroke length due to its size, and concerns about maintaining proper form and avoiding strain. If you're contemplating whether rowing is the right exercise for you, this machine serves as an excellent entry point to get started and gauge your interest in this effective workout.