Best affordable rowers under $500
A rowing machine doesn’t have to break the bank — we’ve listed out the best affordable rowers from Schwinn, Sunny Health Fitness and more.
This rowing machine from Sunny Health & Fitness is designed with a large eight bladed fan that generates resistance the faster you row, and a fan helps cool you down. The handlebars of the rower are padded with a foam grip to prevent slippage. A digital monitor tracks your time, stroke count, calories burned and repetitions per minute. This rower also comes with wheels and is foldable for easier storage.
XTERRA’s Fitness ERG220 rower features eight levels of manual resistance using a magnetic flywheel that is designed to give you smooth and quiet strokes. The LCD monitor keeps track of your time, total stroke count, distance, pulse and more. The seat is 9.5 inches high for easy mounting/dismounting, and it sports an ergonomically molded cushion for comfort. The handlebars are padded and the pivoting foot pedals have adjustable straps for added comfort.
Marcy’s rowing machine is built from premium steel that is meant to make it both sturdy and durable, according to the brand. For an added challenge, turn the tension knob on the rower to your desired resistance. The LCD screen functions as an odometer and shows you time, speed, calories burned and total stroke count. There is also a pulse monitor included and a place to put your water bottle while exercising.
The Schwinn Crewmaster rower has ten levels of magnetic resistance, and you can choose between manually adjustable resistance or built-in magnetic resistance. The LCD console is adjustable so that you can find the best view to track your workout. The oversized steel seat rail allows for the cushioned seat to slide perfectly with every stroke, according to the brand. You can also easily fold and wheel away the rower when not in use.
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