A Rowing Machine is a Piece of Equipment that Can Help You Strech & Exercise Major Muscles of Your Body: 10 Best Rowing Machine You can Purchase, Available for Both Adults & Kids (2020)

A rowing machine for exercising is based on the simulation of watercraft rowing, and the indoor rowers are designed scientifically to produce maximum benefit with minimal effort. The modern indoor rowers allow you to measure the calories burnt, and you can also adjust the power required to pull the rower according to your capability. The advantage of a rowing machine as compared to other machines is that more muscles are used while working out on a rowing machine. Exercising on a rowing machine benefits the muscles of the spine, abs, hamstrings, knees, calves, upper back, wrists, triceps, biceps, shoulders, chest, and the pectoral muscles as well.

The mechanism of a rowing machine constitutes the base, a chain, belt, strap, handle, footrests, and a seating arrangement. The indoor rowing machines use a spring or elastic cord which is attached to the handle through a pull chain, but the spring may lose its elasticity over some time. Hence, different models working on different mechanisms like piston resistance, braked flywheel resistance, magnetic resistance, air resistance, and water resistance are also being used.

We encounter various machines in a health club, which can help us to perform various types of exercises. However, most people stick to one or two machines with a specific set of exercise sets, and they don’t want to change the routine. But, the human body responds better to changing patterns of workout, and frequent changes in exercise schedule should be implemented to get effective results out of one’s exercise schedule.

Whether you want to lose weight, build muscles, or doing exercising for general fitness, including a rowing machine in your physical activity program, would strengthen. It also condition your major muscles in both the upper and lower body parts; this makes rowing machine a complete exercising machine in itself. A rowing machine provides a full-body workout in a small space and without having to lift heavy weights and challenging postures. The easy-to-do exercise may use your body weight and benefits your cardiovascular and muscular system as the rowing motion increases your heart rate, thus improving the overall circulation of blood in the body. The workout mechanism strengthens the major muscles of your body.

Rowing also increases your stamina and helps in reducing weight. A single session of exercising on a rowing machine for half an hour burns up to 500 calories, making it an effective fitness machine - A convenient piece of equipment that increases endurance, is affordable, fun to use, and results in an impactful aerobic exercise is the Rowing Machine.

The Concept 2 Rower Model D provides you with the feel of rowing on the water while providing the convenience of training indoors. The dimensions of the machine are Length: 96 in (244 cm) x Width: 24 in (61 cm) x Seat Height: 14 in (36 cm) and the monorail length is 54 in (137 cm). The pulling chain is nickel coated steel chain and is partially enclosed, making it sturdy and long-lasting. The machine has front legs made of aluminum and has steel rear legs, which provides strong support to the machine, which has a load-bearing capacity of 227 kg.

The monitor is made of ABS plastic, and its height, as well as the viewing angle, can be adjusted, it draws power from two D batteries and during a workout, takes power from the spinning flywheel to increase the battery life. The machine can be separated into two parts for ease of storage and weighs only 26 kg. The powder-coated finish is available in light grey or black and is available on sportsjam.in for Rs. 1,18,750.

Aerofit is a well-known name in fitness machines and equipment segment, and this rowing machine by Aerofit is a cool looking gym machine with dimensions – 72 inches (L) X 23 inches (W) X 31 inches (H). The Aerofit HF9134 comes with 16 levels of different resistance levels, and it works on a magnetic resistance mechanism with 12 inbuilt and 1 manual program feature.

The monitor requires two 1.5 volt AA batteries and displays the time of workout session, CPM tracking, calories burnt, and heart rate monitoring as well. The machine comes with wheels for smooth movement and has a foldable mechanism, so keeping this machine at home won’t be a problem. The ergonomically designed seat and grips make the movement swift and comfortable, the maximum user load is 120 kg, and this rower can be ordered from amazon.in.

The Modcon rowing machine is made of galvanized stainless steel pipes, aluminum post caps, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) seats, which are PVC coated, and all the parts are fixed together with stainless steel screws. The rowing machine is designed to put minimal pressure on the joints and strengthens the legs, calves, buttocks, upper body muscles, upper back, shoulders, and arms. The size of the machine is 132 mm x 99 mm x 114 mm and is available for Rs. 45,000 on indiamart.com.

This foldable and portable Propel rowing machine by FitnessOne is made of aluminum and is super light at just 17 kg, which makes it an appropriate machine for a home gym. FitnessOne has over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry, and they successfully manage more than 50 fitness centers and 150+ corporate fitness centers. People of all age groups can use this rowing machine and you don’t need separate machines for the upper and lower workout as exercising for few minutes a day benefits both upper as well as lower body parts.

The easy to glide mechanism allows you to exercise while watching your favourite shows on TV. The natural motion of rowing makes it easy to perform exercises at home with minimum risk of injury. The machine requires little maintenance and can be easily cleaned with a damp towel. The Propel Rowing Machine is available for Rs. 12,995 on Flipkart.

Decathlon is a pioneer in sports equipment and accessories and has more than 5000 products related to 70 sports under their umbrella. The Domyos rowing machine is specially designed for at-home cardio workouts, and using it about four times a week for half an hour would give you the benefits of a cardio and full-body workout, which includes stronger muscles, flexibility, stamina, and stronger bones.

It has seven different functions, nine different training programs to match the capabilities of people from different age groups. The 7 kg flywheel allows smooth pedaling while the anti-sweat handle makes it less prone to slipping while you glide to and fro on the comfortable gliding seat. The foldable 500 rowing machine by Decathlon Sports can be ordered from decathlon.in for Rs. 29,999.

This rowing machine by Get Set Sports is made of mild steel and is exclusively designed for parks and open gyms. The machine works on the principle of using the weight of the user; hence users of any age group can easily workout on this machine to get health benefits. As there is no pulley, strings, or weight attached, the machine has a very low risk of accidental injuries. The surface is powder-coated and can easily withstand the weather conditions. The mild steel seated rowing machine for parks is available at indiamart.com for Rs. 16,500.

The Model E by concept2 is useful for people with a big frame and good height, as the 20-inch high model of this rowing machine provides stability and easy ‘on and off’ from the machine. This is also useful for people who have knee problems or challenges related to mobility. The fully enclosed nickel-plated chain is made of high-quality steel and requires less frequent lubrication, whereas the double powder coating gives a glossy finish to the machine.

The dimensions are – length 96 in (244 cm) x width 24 in (61 cm) x seat height 20 in (51 cm) and the monorail length is 54 in (137 cm). Concept2 has tested it for a maximum user weight of 227 kg as the welded steel construction is strong and reliable. Once assembled, it takes 8 ft x 2 ft space and can be separated into two parts for storing it easily. The model E RowErg weighs 29 kg and can be ordered from concept2.co.in for Rs.1,25,000.

The magnetic rowing machine by JOROTO is super quiet, thanks to its premium quality strong aluminum flywheel, the aluminum slide rail, and the no-touch magnetic resistance mechanism, which makes it glide smoothly. The dual caster wheels attached at the bottom allows smooth movement of the machine and in a standing position; it acquires only 0.15 sq. meter space making it an easy to store exercise machine. Also, the magnetic resistance can be adjusted to 10 different levels, thus making it a fit for different workout plans for beginners or the pros.

The non-slip pedals can be adjusted according to different sizes of feet, and the digital monitor can be adjusted to different angles so that users of different height can read the display comfortably plus the digital meter allows the readers to track the count, total count, time, calories, etc. There is a smartphone holder attached at the bottom of the digital meter so that you can watch workout videos or movies while exercising on this machine. The wide seat and soft handlebar provide a comfortable rowing workout experience and encourage you to exercise for longer periods. A water bottle holder is also provided in the machine, and this magnetic rowing machine is available for Rs. 34,821 on ubuy.co.in.

A basic and budget rowing machine by Sunny Health and Fitness, this rowing machine has 12 levels of resistance, which can be adjusted through its hydraulic resistance system and provides a silent and smooth glide on the machine. The small digital monitor attached to the handlebar displays your exercise time, count of rows in a minute, total rows count, scan function, and calories burnt during your workout. The adjustable pedal straps can be customized as per the size of one’s feet, and the stabilizers allow you to level the machine as per your convenience.

Moreover, the ergonomically designed seat and foam padded handlebars make your workout comfortable. The product dimensions are 54 inches x 20 inches x 23 inches and weighs just 10 kg making it a light machine which can be easily moved for storage and usage purpose. The rowing machine can be purchased from ubuy.co.in for Rs. 8,160.

This rowing machine is designed especially for the little health freaks who may want to use a rowing machine but are unable to do so as the typical rowing machines available in the market are a bit bigger for their small arms and legs. The machine is made of sturdy plastic and is apt for children of the age group 4 to 8 years. The kid’s rower by Sai Vishal Office Needs is available for Rs. 10,511 on indiamart.com.