Comments on: Stamina 1205 Precision Rower

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:18:13 +0000

2.0 out of 5 stars Some parts are cheap, and wear out fast! Bought this row machine not to long ago. I don't have a real strenuous workout, 20 minutes 3 times a week.

By: Xanti

Xanti — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:36:55 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I wanted.
I had an older version of this product when I was younger and loved it. Now that I have this new one, it’s just as I remembered the old one (with some advances).

By: Phineas

Phineas — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:30:04 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Precision Rower 1205
I’ve been using it since I got it and the results are great. I’m losing fat and building muscles at the same time.I feel good. Get one.

By: Xia he

Xia he — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:59:32 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars Stamina 1205 Precision Rower I bought the row machine as a Christmas gift for my husband and he absolutely loves it! He says like swimming, it's an overall body workout.

By: Galiena

Galiena — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:50:33 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Sqeaks?
I’ve owned this for nearly six months now, and much like any other exercise epquipment I’ve bought stopped using it after a couple of weeks.

By: Vivek

Vivek — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:34:40 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars The best cardo exercise A very good buy. I been using it for about three months and I am very happy with it. I have the resistance set at half-way and don't forsee ever "max'n-out" the row machine.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:46:39 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Row, Row, Row Your Body
This product arrived timely and the metal construction makes it sturdy. Set up was easy-close to an hour. The mechanisms, i.e.

By: Frida

Frida — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:14:31 +0000

I had one of these similar many years ago and let it go at a garage sale. Dumb idea! As I get older, this Stamina machine has replaced it and is giving me all the exercise I need. Good to set in front of the tv and row for 30 minutes, I’ve gone from a size 40 to a size 36 waist. I like the hydraulic part of it and the adjustability.

By: Walidah

Walidah — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:56:43 +0000

Probably one of the best row machines I've ever used.
It was easy to assembly, and looks and feels really solid.
Lots of adjustment in the "power level" - from really easy to really hard.
I'm 6' and it is definitely large enough (will easily work for taller people as well). My wife is 5'3", and she finds it easy to use too.
Highly recommended.

By: Hume

Hume — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:46 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Rowing machine
I decided to order this rowing machine based on the reviews on this website. From what I read it seemed like a pretty sturdy, stable machine–the reviews were right!

By: Miakoda

Miakoda — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:36:36 +0000

3.0 out of 5 stars good for what it is, but there are serious limitations I bought this row machine because our basement ceiling is too low for an elliptical trainer. Turns out, I really enjoy rowing and as I get more experienced I have learned the...

By: Hugh

Hugh — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:47:15 +0000

I bought a used row machine years ago and came to work it several times a week. I'm a busy person, so I don't have time for a sophisticated work out routine. I just want to work one machine for both strength and aerobic training. Rowing is great for this purpose. When I broke my row machine, I started shopping. Unfortunately, even used row machines are over $100. I struggled with this model versus the smaller ones that stand up vertically for easy storage. I couldn't find any reviews on this that addressed the storage question. Finally, I chose it because it didn't look like I could break it from normal usage, whereas the kind that fold nicely seem flimsy.

Pros:
- This machine is very sturdy. It's solid, stable, and does not rock at all when in use.
- It is amazingly quiet. The only sound is the whisper of the pistons. I can use it with the TV on normal volume.
- The seat is very comfortable. I sat on it for 30 minutes the first time with no discomfort.

Cons:
- It does not fold, collapse, or stand up vertically. It just sits on the floor. It would be very awkward to try to store it under a bed. Don't lift the back end too far or the plug for the timer will bend. This is why it only has 4 stars.
- The front bumper pads are just stuck on. You can't drag it backwards without them popping off. The back ones also just sit on there, but they face sideways, so they won't come off.
- The instructions were difficult. My wife and I kept flipping back and forth in the manual to figure out to which bolt each step of the direction referred.

The work out was great. I really like using this machine. I only wish I had a better place to put it when I'm not using it.

By: Zevi

Zevi — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:14:49 +0000

1.0 out of 5 stars Warning don't buy!!! Hydraulics shot after 2 weeks use
Don't waste your time or money on this piece of junk. Most of the positive reviews must be from people who posted their review just after trying this product.