Review

I bought this rowing machine as my New Year’s resolution to get back in shape and I hate jogging. I read lots of reviews. I needed something small and well built, but not too expensive. This was the perfect machine.

I keep it in my basement and even with the fan blowing, I can still hear my TV set 20ft away – and it’s not blaringly loud. The seat slides smoothly on the rails. the pull in nice and even, and the computer works well, though I found that I sometimes had to push the connection back in to the back of the computer – guess it ocassionally vibrated out – that’s the only comment even close to negative I’d have for this. After more than 100 hours on this machine, it still rides like the day I bought it and I still get a good workout and am not even at level 6 in intensity yet. (I’m a 50yr old woman who was in avg shape to start).

A few other pleasant surprises –

I only wear a size 6 shoe and the foot holders actually hold my feet down – though the strap does come over my toes and not further down. I tried other rowers and my feet were too short. My husband, who wears a size 10 !/2 shoe also had no problem.

Both of us get a good range of motion and workout – he at 5′10″ and me at 4′11″ – again, not something we usually find easily.

I didn’t spend the money for the heart rate monitor. A few months after I purchased this machine, Costco was selling the Nike Women’s heart rate monitor and watch for . I bought it, thinking I’d use the watch and monitor. To my surprise, the monitor was automatically discovered by the rowing machine computer and I see all my vitals right in front of me – I didn’t have to do any setup.

There are no programming settings, so you’re on your own for a workout, however, if you want a decent aerobic workout without putting on your shoes and heading out the door, this is a great find.

Feature

• Sturdy rowing machine with 6 resistance levels (1 air resistance and 5 air and magnetic resistance)
• Contoured ergonomic seat glides along precision-bearing rollers to ensure smooth performance
• Aircraft-grade aluminum and steel frame; 44 inches of travel from pedals to accommodate different heights
• Adjustable (height and angle) console tracks your time, distance, strokes, calories burned, and heart rate
• Folds up for easy storage; measures 17 x 22 x 68 inches (W x H x D); lifetime frame warranty

Overview

The Bodycraft Fitness VR100 Rower Exercise Machine gives you all of the well-known cardiovascular benefits of a rowing workout and features a realistic rowing motion. The multifunctional fitness monitor keeps you motivated and on track to reach your fitness goals showing speed, distance, time, stroke count, and calories burned during your workout. The Bodycraft Fitness VR100 Rower Exercise Machine mimics the smooth motion of rowing on the water. The padded seat glides on a ball bearing roller system, and the rowing arms and grips keep hands stable and comfortable.

Specifications

Enjoy a serious upper body, core, and cardio workout in the comfort of your own home with the BodyCraft VR100 rowing machine. The VR100 is outfitted with a contoured ergonomic seat that glides along precision-bearing rollers to ensure a smooth rowing performance, along with an adjustable console (height and angle) that tracks your time, distance, strokes, calories burned, and heart rate. More importantly, the VR100 offers one level of air resistance and five levels of air and magnetic resistance, letting you vary your workout intensity depending on your goals. And when you’re done with your workout, the VR100 folds up for easy storage in a 24-by-16-inch space.

Other details include a sturdy frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum and steel; a sealed urethane seat for durability; 44 inches of travel from the pedals to accommodate almost any user; a lightweight, rubber-coated aluminum handle; a heart-rate monitor receiver that works with an optional chest strap; and a weight capacity of 250 pounds. The VR100 measures 17 by 22 by 68 inches (W x H x D) and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, one year on all other parts, and 90 days on the labor.

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( Product Information and Prices Stored: Mar 01, 2010 09:22:14 )