Rowing machine recommendations

BB3Lions

I found the admin fee £60 a complete rip off and didnt go with the rental agreement, which was a shame, but it is just greed.

richardb70

It keeps my weight down, I used to run (half marathons) but my knees are shot to pieces nowadays so that's in the past. A good 20 minute thrash on the rower and I feel like I've been through the ringer .

Muscle gain, some shoulders and upper arms. I'm a string bean so difficult to buff up.

Showoff

I don’t remember an admin fee, I think I just lost 50% of the rentals which I was prepared to take the hit on, to save shag and hassle if I didn’t get use out of it.
If I was doing it all again I would just buy used and sell it on if I didn’t use it much.

BB3Lions

Sounds perfect but with the same ailments   a metal knee with osteoporosis, HIT etc just not working.

I see you went 300 over budget makes me smile must be a bloke thing lol

richardb70

Actually, it was the OP who had £200, I chimed in on their thread (but must admit, I had an initial figure of less than £500 in mind! Definitely a bloke thing... )

I still miss running but rowing is a great secondary option.

BB3Lions

Took the plunge and ordered a new model D PM5, then panicked, cancelled it & got one on rental lol

I downloaded the float APP, will do body measurements before it arrives & following the great link further up, will see how i get on.

This is the only exercise I think i will enjoy!

RBZ5416

I've got an Ebay alert set up but as is always the case with bulky items, they're always at the other end of the country. At least until the day after I give up & order new, then there'll be a dozen for sale in my town...

BB3Lions

That was what I was finding, but also they were going for 500 plus and I think with the machinery, you get 5 year warranty new for an extra 300.

BB3Lions

Mine arrives Friday, better enjoy a few shandies until then

RBZ5416

So how was week 1?