Comments on: Spartan Sports Magnetic Rower

By: Wowashi

Wowashi — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:35:07 +0000

The Spartan Magnetic Rower rocks. Easy assembly, smooth operation, lots of bang for the buck, fairly quiet and very well made. I gave it 4 out of 5 for only 2 minor drawbacks: (1) I wish the resistance setting was a little bit stiffer on max, for a shorter muscle-crunching workout, and (2) the LCD could have been a LED, or backlit – it is difficult to read unless you tilt your head just the right angle.
But overall, I’d recommend this machine highly to anyone.

By: Odele

Odele — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:15:22 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Rowing machine
This is a great way to loose weight and get your heart in shape. It is very strong and durable. I have ridden a wind rigger before at the gym but this is as good without the big…

By: Ursula

Ursula — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:35:49 +0000

I like this row machine, it is quiet and has a smooth ride. It doesn't slide around when I am rowing and seems durable. It does say in the included manual that the maximum weight capacity is 220 lbs. I think that is a drawback, since my husband would have loved to use this, but exceeds the weight limit. It also is not a row machine that you can fold up and roll away for easy storage.(I noticed on the product description above, it states it does, so I thought I clarify that!) You will have to pick a spot and leave it there. I have an exercise room, so this is not an issue for me. It is certainly a great row machine for anyone just buying one for the first time and not wanting to spend a lot of money on it. If you're an advanced row machine, then you might be looking for something with more bells and whistles. Rowing is such a great all over exercise and you will definitely burn more calories in less time than some other machines.

By: Uday

Uday — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:28:03 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars really like this product I recently purchased the spartan sports row machine and in a short time have begun to notice some changes. The machine was easy to put together and set up.

By: Ivi

Ivi — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:01:32 +0000

I've tried both the Stamina Bodytrac and 1250 Rowers. The former had a leaking piston that made it inoperable within three months. The later made too much noise and was just awkward to use. This magnetic row machine is a different thing altogether. For a comparable price, it's a lot quieter and seems to be better made. Plus, everything came preassembled so it took me 10 minutes to get the machine going. It actually does fold (there's a pivot point just behind the little handle bar on the bottom), but the footprint is still a little big. Also, there's two footpads in the front that you use for strength training with the row machine- something I didn't expect.
However, the manual can be best described as barebones since there's really no instructions concerning use or more details on all the features included. Plus, while there is a pulse display on the computer. a monitor doesn't seem to be included (or maybe I haven't found it due to the sparse manual). All in all, these things are minor inconveniences compare to the good deal.

By: Taber

Taber — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:14:01 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars More info if you're considering this row machine. This is a nice home rowing machine. It's solid, rolls smoothly on the rail, and seems well-designed.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:56:23 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars Value for Money
After three weeks of using this machine, I feel qualified to say that it is a decent buy. No, that's not a glowing endorsement, but for the price I'd say it's a pretty good deal...