I am 70 years old and my wife a couple years younger. I've been considering purchasing a home rower for our home. I had a good friend who was a WWII vet who loved the rowing machine at the senior citizens center. The reason I'm considering a home rower is for both of us. I used to do push ups and sit ups on the floor but these days it is too hard to get back up with the arthritis and gout I battle. My wife has battled cancer eight times, had12 surgeries in ten years, maxed out on chemo, radiation and cyberknife treatments. She is currently on immunotherapy treatments and will be every 28 days for the rest of her life. Two years ago she had a total hip replacement that didn't go well. The radiation she had in 2011 caused vascular necrosis of her hip. In other words the radiation ruined the blood flow to her hip. Two months after her hip surgery she had brain sugery to remove some cancer that was causing her to have seizures. The surgery was a success because she hasn't had any seizures since, but it left her left side extremely weak, sort of like a stroke victim. I think she will be able to handle a rowing machine if set at a low resistance level. You gave a very nice review on this rower but one measurement which is never given is the seat height. It might not be important to anyone else, but given my wife's condition the seat height is very important to us. I will have to help her on and off the machine. She hasn't walked without the aid of a walker or my assitance since her surgery. She spends most of each day in a recliner, but just s few years ago she was on a hay wagon stacking square bales of hay and loving it. It's hard to believe how much her life has changed in the last two years. I hope a rowing machine can help restore the quality of life for her.

I think it would be better if I could see a longer actual rowing scene with all the sound and not covered by music or anything so I can get a better hold of the actual feeling of the exercise.

Wife and I found this for an at-home machine and to help us get into shape and for me to recover and work around chronic back issues (w my chiropractors consultation also of course) looks great for the price. Not cheap but not too expensive.

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I've had this rower since Aug. 2020 and have over 1,500 km on it. I've also noted the difference in watts/splits compared to other rowers like the concept2. As you rightly point out, if you are just trying to get an at-home workout, that seems to be a minor issue. My unit is still quiet but I did have a rowing strap failure so I'll get to see what the local maintenance / service response will be. I agree with your review. I have size 11 feet and the handle placement isn't an issue for me but I could see for someone with larger feet where that might be a problem. For me the major benefit is the much reduced noise levels compared to other rowers. There is just no comparison.

Is this the same as the proform pro r10 but without the screen? That model doesn't seem to have as many reviews.

does this machine allow to properly perform catch position?

Nice review. I found a used one local for sale for $250. Not a bad deal but I’m 255lbs so not sure this model will hold up for me. Thanks for the review.

Is there a headphone jack to plug your device into and make use of the speakers?

Hi there trying to decide between this model and nordictrack rw500. Which one do you feel is the better rower ???

What causes the belt to slip a little?

Can I use it without subscription?

Hows the resistance and can I use my phone of I'm not connected to if it? Please answer. I'm one way of click on purchasing one. Thank you great content.

what's the difference between it and nordictrack 800

Can you please provide the model number? Mine did not come with a tablet holder so I’m unable to use Ifit with my tablet. Thanks in advance!

You say on your video that the smartphone app iFIT audio doesn't come out through the speakers? Is that correct as others say it does?

Same as JessicaI don't think I agree this is recreational, but I might not use it for Olympic training. I believe she missed some important comments, for instance it is not the same a the air machines, as the catch is a little loose at the end on high stroke rate (34/36), but not a big deal. I have been using it with ifit trainers and it is worth the money and the silence compare to the C2. Resistance is good, and it all depends on your stroke push and your stroke rate. Not sure how long this lady has been rowing but I don't agree with the body/arm/leg that she demonstrates.

I'm strongly considering this rower but read another scathing review on another site. His issue was that the strap went very slack on the way back after a pull (? sorry if my terminology is way off). Did you notice that to be an issue?

Can this unit track calories without a monthly fee?

How do you set the manual time from the console not from the i fit app? Just bought the machine and I cant figure it out. Thank you.

what is the resistence - Only Magnetic? I'm 60 yrs old and somewhat fit so I want a rower with strong resistence. I tried a Sunny magnetic rower which was more for a teenager as there was little to NO resistence. So hopefully this ProForm is built for a solid workout ?

I've been rowing for 18 years. Hold several records. Every rower new experienced will have a different result with each rowing machine. The only part of her review that is 100% wrong is this is a recreational rower. I use this rower over the 2k rowers. Why because I don't need a fancy screen and the 24 resistance well I'd like to see her do a 10k on that setting under 35 Min than say it's recreational. There is noway. The only bad thing about this rower is the weak Ifit that you must use to unlock it. This is the rower I have all my men clients get that are big meat heads to shred that 3 to 4% upper body fat and build quick twitch muscle fibers. This rower is for a man or woman. And is a better one for building that upper body up. Rowing is a HIT workout and this is the best one for the money. I live and breath rowing it's my passion. And no that company is not a sponsor of mine.

Do you need to use ifit in order to access workouts on the machine? Sucks if you need to spend 40 a month after spending 600 for the machine

Does rowing tone your stomach?

What are the 20 preloaded workouts? Their settings etc?

Hmm, this seems to be more of a review of iFit software than it is a review of the rowing machine. Glad you're an iFit fan girl. It sounds like cool software if you want to pony up the cash for the subscription. The subscription is simply not something I'm interested in at this point. Otherwise it's a 'fair' review of the equipment.

Does this machine have resistance level?

Row bar broke for me after six months and was insanely difficult to replace. Would not at all recommend. I assume this row bar issue will be a 1-2 times per year problem.

This is for an apartment

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Thanks for your review. I don't have an I phone so I will not be purchasing

What an absolute terrible company or piece of equipment to ever have purchased. All because a box was packaged with two left feet, screws that don't screw, a note that says do not return to place of purchase, and a customer service representative that obviously got upset her communication skills could not resolve the issue. Multiple emails sent. Multiple phone calls. The worst customer experience the last twenty years at least. It looks like something I would have appreciated.

Stay away from this machine. The consoles don’t work. Costumer support is terrible, they don’t answer and you will spend hours on hold. My console never worked since out of the box. Don’t take the risk and time of buying it, putting it together to then return it. Worst yet if you bought it online. You should not be replacing or repairing something brand new. After all your hard earned money was not defective.