I Got the rower gym this morning and i have to say I almost cancelled it after reading some of the reviews. I'm well impressed, it actually took me longer to remove all the packaging than it did to put the thing together it is so well packaged.
It's early days yet but with the instructional DVD that comes with it I can see this being a regular part of my fitness regime that is already in place. I have given it a quick try and can say, although I'm six foot, I have no problems with the travel on the seat as some other reviewers seem to have had. My only problem was that I jumped in with both feet and went for maximum tension on all the exercises, not wise, start low and build to maximum slowly!
The exercises are low impact and very easy even for someone who is just starting off on their fitness journey so have fun and enjoy and I'll revisit this review in a month or two when I have had chance to put some serious time in on it and amend the review accordingly.
Well, it's only been 2 weeks and I am back revisiting the review. I read all the reviews before I brought the rower and the ones since and like most reviewers I try to be helpful and constructive to help others make an informed decision, just writing "It's crap, don't buy it, I got rid of mine the next day." Isn't constructive at all, it doesn't say what issues you experienced or whether they were the same as others had experienced or completely new ones that could be attributed to lack of intelligence due in part to the current gene pool.
Okay, like at least one other I experienced the first elastic on the left as you are sat on the machine did jump off the rails and was sticking, not rocket surgery to put it back on, it took two seconds and hasn't been a problem since, hardly worth "boxing it up and sending it back" the next day.
Secondly,if you are looking for a Gym quality machine for 70 - 80 quid you will be disappointed, this is strictly home/amateur use and does the job admirably.
Thirdly: I am 6 foot tall and I ignored the advice on the accompanying DVD after watching it a couple of times as my experience of these things is they are what the manufacturer tells the DVD producer to say. I went on You tube (there are plenty of fitness Gurus on there) and searched for Proper Rowing technique on a machine. I followed this advice from said Gurus and I neither hit the front stops or rear with the seat when rowing.
Fourthly: there seems to be an issue with the digital counter and this was attributed to the wire being cut through when the machine was folded away. So, when I built it I used a little insulation tape just to tape the slack into the box section so it couldn't get cut when being folded away.
Finally: It is advertised as rower-gym, I tried the gym exercises and found I was duplicating my upper body workout I do with dumbbells and it didn't seem so effective so I just use it as a rower now and it has helped over the mere two weeks I've had it to strengthen my core, relieve my lower back pain and get rid of the last of my pot belly I couldn't shift for love nor money with other exercise, I hope this helps you in your decision.
| Color | Red / Black |
|---|---|
| Size | One Size |
| Display type | LCD |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Material type | Alloy Steel, Aluminium |
| Meter | Time |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Features | Adjustable |
| Included components | Computer Console |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Brand | Body Sculpture |
| Department | Unisex |
| Manufacturer | Body Sculpture |
| Item model number | BR3010 |
| Product Dimensions | 120 x 32 x 19.2 cm; 16.23 kg |
| ASIN | B002EEP21C |
