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April 2021:
Air Rowers
Air rowing machines have been around since the 80s and are one of the most popular types of rowers. In fact, they are often considered the best type of rowing machine. You exercise your muscles by working against an opposing force that is designed to provide resistance.
Air rowers use air flowing over internal flywheels to provide resistance. The flywheel is usually connected to the rowing handle by a chain and as you pull the handle, the chain spins the wheel.
The flywheel spins faster as you increase your rowing speed, thus increasing the resistance. Better air rower models alter the flow of air using additional dampers in order to change the general feel of the stroke.
Most Popular Air Rowers
- Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine with PM5 Performance Monitor
- Sunny Health & Fitness Rowing Machine Rower Ergometer with Digital Monitor, Inclined Slide
- Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5633 Air Rowing Machine with LCD Monitor
- Stamina X Air Rower
- Stamina 35-1405 ATS Air Rower
- XTERRA ERG500 Air Turbine Rower, Silver/Black
- Conquer Indoor Magnetic Air Rowing Machine
- Stamina 1402 ATS Air Rower
- XTERRA ERG400 Air & Magnetic Resistance Folding Rower
- Stamina ATS Air Rower Red
Magnetic Rowers
These are some of the most popular rowers especially for indoor use mainly because the magnetic resistance mechanism makes them the quietest models available. They are also more compact than air rowers and water rowing machines.
Magnetic rowers use an electromagnetic brake system which varies the distance between a spinning flywheel and strong magnets. Resistance levels can also be adjusted either digitally by the digital console or by using mechanical sliders. As mentioned earlier, magnetic rowing machines provide a very smooth and quiet rowing action.
Most Popular Magnetic Rowers
- Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rowing Machine W/LCD Monitor
- Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine
- Stamina 1110 Magnetic Rowing Machine
- XTERRA Fitness ERG200 Folding Magnetic Resistance Rower
- Stamina Multi-Level Magnetic Resistance Rower, Compact Rowing Machine
- Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5623 Air magnetic Rower
- Stamina X Magnetic Rower with 8 Level Magnetic Resistance
- Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine
- Sunny Health & fitness SF-RW5612 Dual Function Rowing Machine w/ LCD Monitor
- Merax Indoor Magnetic rowing Machine Folding Exercise Rower
Water Rowers
Water rowing machines use paddles and water to create resistance. Many indoor users prefer the smoother, quieter action of water rowers which use water paddles (flywheel) spinning in a tank of water to create drag and provide resistance whenever you pull the handle.
Therefore, resistance increases gradually as you increase your rowing speed. Besides providing a smoother action, water rowers also produce constant resistance throughout the stroke. Therefore, you’ll never experience a flat spot (a drop in resistance) during the stroke cycle.
Most Popular Water Rowers
- Sunny Health & Fitness Water Rowing Machine Rower w/ LCD Monitor – Obsidian SF-RW5713
- WaterRower Club Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor
- WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor
- First Degree Fitness Newport AR Rower Water Rower Exercise Machine
- Stamina 1445 Wave Water Rowing Machine
- WaterRower classic Rowing Machine in Black Walnut with S4 Monitor
- WaterRower club Rowing Machine w/ S4 Monitor & Hi Rise Attachment
- First Degree Fitness Indoor Water Rower with Adjustable Resistance – Viking 11 black Reserve
- Stamina 1450 Wave Water Rowing Machine
- Water Rower Exercise Machine by WaterRower – A1 S4 Natural with Self-Regulating Resistance
