Sunny Health & Fitness Rowing Machines - Magnetic & Water Options with Enhanced Features, High Intensity, and Optional SunnyFit App Connectivity

I love a range of paddling, including competitive, but have never much cared for regular rowing machines as a dry-land substitute. They don't feel like real rowing; don't engage the whole body, with a stroke more appropriate for a T-Rex, and offering no resistance for legwork. After being cooped up at home for months, I wanted to really move. I have a stationary bike, great for legs but not much else. I thought about an eliptical, but that's a very restricted range of motion. Then I did a little research and selected this incline rower, and I am so happy I did!While it doesn't capture the precise feel of paddling kayaks, canoes, outriggers, dragon boats, or SUPs, it definitely comes closer to the full body workout those boats provide than the kind of rowers you typically find at the gym. The motion most resembles the feel of sculling or rowing shells - or even the kick-off from the wall in a butterfly stroke in swimming.You can adjust the resistance by adjusting the incline, since the resistance is all body weight, from nearly level to steep enough for an intense workout. (But my one complaint - the process - unscrewing the pin, pulling it out while sliding to the desired position - would be easier for someone with three hands. And the instructions weren't great. I had to look online, for that and for guidance on how to use for safe, effective workouts.)You can also target specific muscle groups or motions by adjusting where you grip the handles, where in the stroke sequence you begin to engage the arms, and whether you keep the motion tight to the sides in parallel, out at arms length, rotating like a butterfly stroke, or anything in between.When I work from home, I take a break every couple of hours to row, alternating from warm up paddle rates to high intensity 3 minute race sets and back again, then get back to work. Then I do longer sets after work, mixing it up whether I work just my legs, just my arms, full forward stretch, full body extension before the pull, parallel arms vs. circular motion, etc. - lots of options, unlike regular rowers). My back and shoulders are way happier now.This rower is more compact than most, only 51" long, about 40 pounds, with wheels on one end that make it pretty easy to move around (so it's not a chore to put it away between uses). It's pretty stable stood on end for storage and doesn't take a lot of space. It feels plenty sturdy, even for a user who's 6'2" and 215 lbs (though max capacity is 250 lbs). All in all, thoughtfully and well designed.

First of all I’m 5’2 and we won’t go into my weight lol. I had no problem helping my mail man bring it up my stairs (arrived a day early!!!!) and putting it together was even easier( maybe 15 mins outside of taking it out the box, which I may add the thing was packaged so well I was impressed at how neat and secure everything was with the zip ties and all). After putting together I took it for a trial run and here are my results:-Digital counter: works accurately and cuts off after non use in 4 mins. Came with batteries so happy about that.- noise level: literally quiet none at all. Perfect for ppl who have roommates or babies in the home.- chair comfort: I have a lot of butt and despite what ppl think about all this natural cushion work out equipment still hurts. But not this one. So far it’s comfortable, wide enough where I’m not spilling over, and glides like a perfectly oiled machine. Makes incline very easy on the knees which is my reason for buying this no impact machine in first place.- foot pedals: easy to attach and strap on, move accordingly!- handles: full range of motion, I’m short and still able to hold in proper area instead of self modified location for my height. Using them appropriately helps feel the burn.- incline: smooth and easy, can feel the muscles working but lifts and goes down seamlessly close to a fluid swimming motion. I literally love that part.- levels 1-5: 1 is my comfort zone right now as a new user I can definitely see the change as I went higher just to try it out. However I’m going to work my way up to level 5 over time. If you want easy fluid movements I say stay 1-2 if u wanna have to stop and take a breathe 3-5 is where uou should be.- Cardio: I felt my heart rate raise quickly with this machine, I definitely see what other reviewers are talking about as it pertains to having to rest then continue. It’s not exhausting but your muscles will say,”hello we need a minute” lol.Muscle groups: I feel abs, legs(whole leg, mostly thighs, back(lean back slightly on incline for proper form), arms for sure...triceps and biceps will thank you. I love u can get cardio and full body workout on this machine with no impact. This is perfect.Storage: I added a pic of it standing im good with that but will definitely fit in my closet so I’m super happy. Won’t be putting mines out of sight though, I need to be on her 2x a day 20-30 mins each. I’m going after results.!!!!I hope this helps anyone trying to make a decision on this machine. I’ve been watching it for months and finally decided to buy it since this pandemicdoesn’t seem to be letting up and gyms require masks, as an asthmatic it’s very hard to breathe in my mask and get a proper workout in. I’ll opt into buying home gym equipment and make my house work for me. I will be telling friends and also buying more equipment from Sunny Health and Fitness. (Oh yea sign up for subscription they send the best work out and nutrition tips)!

The machine assembled easily. The quality of it looks and feels good. It is sturdy and operates smoothly. It is unlike typical rowing machines. It uses one's bodyweight against gravity for resistence, increasing incline with backstroke. It works out the arms, back and legs, in that order. While is provides both resistance and cardio workout, it serves as a muscle building device, more than a cardio device. At first, I was limited to about 3 minutes intervals on the machine before I needed a break, similar to my reaction when working out of the weight training machines at the gym, doing sets and repts. That way, the workout is fairly serious, and I could feel the results quickly. It can be manipulated in various ways, isolation certain areas of the body. What I like about it the most is that I can use it to strengthen the whole back and paraspinal muscles, while strengthening the arms and shoulders. It does not do a lot for the legs.

I love this rowing machine! I did a lot of research before deciding on this rower, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I wanted something that wouldn't take up a lot of space, was easy to move and most importantly was sturdy and worked well. This rower provides all of that. I was concerned about hydraulics heating and not proving resistance on other machines, but that isn't a problem with this rower. The different degrees of incline make for a challenging work out and the range of motion on the rowing arms means I can target different muscles. The instructions were very clear and it only took about 15 minutes to assemble. The machine appears very well built and sturdy yet is light enough to easily move with the help of the 2 wheels. Standing on end I can store it in a relatively small space. And it is exceptionally quiet! I can easily row while watching tv which helps working out seem less boring. The only tiny negative I have is the electronic display. If I don't completely return to starting position it won't count that rep, but it's not something I would use and will probably just remove the batteries. I've only had it for 4 days but I can't find anything negative to say about the machine itself. Great value for money. I highly recommend.

Très facile à monter et peu encombrant.Tient debout et se range facilement dans un débarras.Poignée de transport et roulettes, permettent de le déplacer très facilement !Livré avec un jour d'avance !Pas de bruit lors de son utilisation.C'était un critère important lors de cet achat, car je vis en appartement, et je suis soucieux des bons rapports avec le voisinage.Rien à dire si ce n'est qu'il est infatigable !!!Je recommande vivement !

La entrega fue en tiempo, la remadora es tal como la esperaba y es un buen aparato para mejorar la condición física. Recomiendo comprar un tapete para proteger el piso y evitar que se deslice.

Finalmente ho ricevuto questo attrezzo che avevo adocchiato da tempo.L'ho preferito ad un vogatore tradizionale, non volendo fare grossi investimenti, perchè piu compatto , di costruzione piu semplice e quindi (probabilmente) meno soggetta a guasti di un vogatore di fascia bassa.E' arrivato ben imballato e senza danni , con i poggiapiedi , i 'remi' ed il piccolo computer da montare, 15 minuti di lavoro ed era pronto all'uso (gli attrezzi necessari e le batterie del computerino sono inclusi). Risulta relativamente ingombrante (misure circa 145x 55x45h) ma c'è la possibilità di spostarlo (ha due rotelline) e di tenerlo verticalmente quando non in uso, quando in uso vi serve un po di spazio ai lati per permettere un movimento ampio di vogata.Tenuto presente che l'ho usato una sola volta,queste le mie impressioni:Il movimento richiede un po di impegno almeno all'inizo per ottenere una soddisfacente coordinazione trazione/rilascio,A livello di resistenza minimo (1) è già abbastanza duro, ma questo è in relazione al vostro peso (il mio è 92 kg) che viene usato come resistenza.Se siete molto pesanti e poco allenati probabilmente sarà dura all'inizio.Per quello che ho visto si lavora molto di braccia e meno di gambe.Anche dorsali credo ma non potrei dirlo adesso.Rispetto ad un vogatore tradizionale il movimento che si riesce a fare è piu breve, e nell'ultima parte del 'ritorno' io non riesco ad avvertire resistenza nei 'remi' (ho le braccia troppo lunghe forse)E' silenziosissimo da nuovo, poi si vedrà...) .Il piccolo computer è impreciso anche nel segnare il tempo..., oltre che nel conteggio delle vogate della seduta e totali e alla stima delle calorie.Aggiornerò le mie impressioni quando riuscirò ad usarlo un po..

We decided to stop whining about the fact the gym in our complex is closed due to Covid-19 safety measures. Buying this rowing machine was a good choice. Looked at other types of exercise equipment with a small footprint, because of our limited space.This rower was easy to assemble and we like the fact when done it can be stood up against a wall or put into a closet. There are two wheels under one end to make moving it easier. Can be a little awkward getting around corners with doors, but the arms are close enough to the unit to make it possible.The workout it provides is brutal. The action is smooth and because it is possible to move the handles in and out while going through the motion makes an all body workout possible.We have been using it for almost three weeks. It is getting easier, however not buy leaps and bounds. May be after a month or two the setting might be moved to level two. However will most likely try to extend the time from twenty minutes to thirty first.