WaterRower Performance Ergometer in Oak Wood with SmartRow, Review

Ad >>Click here to buy
WaterRower
Performance Ergometer
at a LOW PRICE online<<

The WaterRower Performance Ergometer in Oak Wood with SmartRow is one of the world’s most advanced rowing machines.

Like other WaterRowers, the Performance Ergometer is attractive to look at and designed to replicate the feel of real water rowing, but has the addition of integrated SmartRow technology with True Performance Sensor to take your rowing workout to the next level.

Instead of the traditional monitor that comes with WaterRower’s other rowing machines, the Performance Ergometer wirelessly connects via Bluetooth to the SmartRow app on your own IOS or Android device to provide much more precise and in-depth data on your rowing workout including:

·        Measuring absolute force and drive length for highly precise and in-depth analysis of each stroke

·        Calculating your power output

·        Calculating absolute wattage applied by the user throughout each stroke

·        Giving the most accurate ergometer measurement

Your rowing workout data will be displayed on your own mobile phone / tablet, including:

·        Power

·        Distance

·        Work-per-stroke

·        Calories

·        Watts-per-beat

·        Watts-per-kilogram

·        Each force-curve

·        Heart-rate graph

The SmartRow is compatible with all Bluetooth heart-rate monitoring straps (heart-rate strap available separately) for accurate heart-rate monitoring as you exercise.

Adjustable tablet arm & tablet holder

To hold your mobile device, the WaterRower Performance Ergometer comes with an adjustable tablet arm and tablet holder (5.5” – 8”) for easy viewing of all your workout data.

Other advanced features found on the special-edition WaterRower Performance Ergometer rowing machine include a SmartRow forward riser pulley, a 17” wide upgraded rowing handle, a special “Tear Drop” footboard with professional foot straps, XL rails and a contoured seat with 4 wheels for comfort and added stability.

As with all WaterRowers, the Performance Ergometer utilizes a water flywheel, i.e. the flywheel sits in an enclosed water tank, effectively simulating resistance as with real water rowing.

Water flywheel / tank

You can self-regulate the resistance by rowing harder or faster to increase the drag or slower for a less intensive workout.  The resistance can also be affected by adjusting the amount of water you fill the tank with.

As with all WaterRowers, there’s very little maintenance required – you’ll just need to add a purification tablet to the water tank every so often (around every 3 to 6 months).

For convenience, the WaterRower Performance Ergometer can be stored upright without having to empty out the water tank and there are front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

The WaterRower Performance Ergometer in Oak Wood with SmartRow is constructed from high-quality North American Appalachian Oak sourced from sustainable forestry.  The wood is hand-finished in Danish Oil to give the rowing machine a deep warm lustre.

Sturdily constructed for long lasting durability, the WaterRower Performance Ergometer rowing machine measures around 84” long x 22” wide x 20” high, weighs around 108 lbs and supports a high user weight capacity of up to 400 lbs.

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower Performance Ergometer in Oak Wood with SmartRow at a LOW PRICE online<<

Fitness tip:  Rowing for just 30 minutes could burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the workout.

Let’s take a glance at the WaterRower Performance Ergometer’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read bullet-points below to help you decide if it’s the best WaterRower rowing machine for you:

Top Best WaterRower Rowing Machines Compared

Ad >>Click here to buy
WaterRower Rowing Machine
at a LOW PRICE online<<

The WaterRower Rowing Machines are high-quality rowers, designed to emulate the dynamics of a boat moving through water for a true authentic rowing experience in the comfort of your own home or gym.

Beautifully designed, most of the WaterRowers are hand-crafted in solid premium hardwood (sourced from replenished forests), stained in a choice of colors and finished in Danish Oil to give it a deep lustre.

Premium hardwood construction is chosen because it absorbs sound and vibration, providing a quiet and smooth workout – you’ll just hear the gentle “whooshing” sound of the water as you row just as you would with real water rowing.

WaterRower Rowing Machines’ water flywheel system comprises of 2 paddles in an enclosed water tank that offers self-regulated resistance, i.e. drag is increased by paddling faster for harder resistance or paddle slower for less resistance.  The amount of water in the tank also affects the intensity/resistance of the workout.

WaterRowers are virtually maintenance-free with no moving parts to wear out and even the recoil belt and pulleys require no maintenance or lubrication.

WaterRower S4 Monitor

Most of the WaterRowers come with an S4 Performance Monitor so you can track your progress as you workout.  The S4 Monitor includes 6 information and programming windows, 6 Quick Selection buttons and 3 Navigation buttons.  Motivating workout stats displayed on the S4 include intensity, stroke rate, heart-rate (wireless chest-strap compatible), zone bar, duration, distance and Watts.

Some of the WaterRowers are available with Hi-Rise attachments that raise the Rowing Machine by around an extra 8” off the ground to make it easier to get on and off the seat.

The seat/rail system on the WaterRowers can differ with some of them constructed with a dual rail system while others are constructed with a Mono rail system.

For convenience, all the WaterRowers can be stored upright to save space when not in use without having to empty out the water from the tank!

All the WaterRowers are sturdily constructed, with some of them supporting an extended user weight capacity of up to 1000 lbs (see specifications listed for each WaterRower below).

Let’s take a look at the most popular WaterRowers Rowing Machines below:

Water Rower A1 S4 WaterRower Rowing Machine, Review

Row your way to fitness with the unique Water Rower A1 S4 Rowing Machine, designed to simulate the feel of real rowing on water.

Row to the relaxing quiet whooshing sound and fluid motion of the WaterRower A1’s water flywheel. The WaterRower’s flywheel sits in an enclosed water tank and effectively offers similar resistance to real water rowing. The amount of water you put in the tank will affect the resistance and you can self-regulate the resistance by rowing faster/harder to increase the drag for a more intensive workout.

 

Ad >>Click here to buy
Water Rower A1 S4 Natural 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy
Water Rower A1 S4 Rose
at a LOW PRICE online<<

WaterRower A1's S4 monitor

The WaterRower A1 is designed with an aluminum monorail with no impact and non-load bearing, making it suitable for all people of all fitness levels.  Rowing machines in general utilize all the major muscle groups to tone and strengthen the entire body and also give a good cardio workout too.

To keep you motivated, the WaterRower A1 comes with an S4 monitor that displays motivating workout stats including time per 2 or 500 kms, watts, distance, total time, and calories burned.

Upright storage to save space

The WaterRower A1 Rowing Machine is designed for ease of use and requires very little maintenance with no need for lubrication.  It utilizes a smooth nylon strapping (no chain to oil) and a pulley-free bungee cord.  The only thing that is required is that you need to add a purification tablet to the water in the tank around every 3 to 6 months.

For convenience, the WaterRower A1 can be stored upright to save space without having to empty out the water tank.

The WaterRower A1 is available in a choice of natural or rose color and is constructed from high-quality ash wood (sourced from replenished forests for sustainability) and finished with Danish Oil to give it its beautiful lustre color.

Ad >>Click here to buy the Water Rower A1 S4 NATURAL WaterRower Rowing Machine at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy the Water Rower A1 S4 ROSE WaterRower Rowing Machine at a LOW PRICE online<<

Fitness tip:  Rowing for just 30 minutes could burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the workout.

Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of the Water Rower A1 S4 to help you decide if it’s the best WaterRower rowing machine for you:

Comparing WaterRower S1 versus WaterRower M1 Commercial Rowing Machines, What's the Difference?

Built with sleek modern steel frames instead of WaterRower’s traditional wooden frames, the WaterRower S1 and M1 are built to withstand intensive use and are ideal for commercial gym settings as well as home use.

The WaterRower S1 and WaterRower M1 offer the same functionality as WaterRower’s renowned wood-built machines, with their unique “water flywheel” that simulates the feel of real water rowing for an authentic workout.  Resistance on the WaterRowers is self-regulated, working on the premise that the faster you paddle, the more you increase the drag/resistance.     

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower M1 LoRise 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower M1 HiRise 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

The WaterRower M1 is available in 2 different models with either a standard (M1 LoRise) or elevated seated position (M1 HiRise) whereas the S1 is only available in the standard low position.  The seat on each of these WaterRower models sits on dual rails with 4 corner wheels for added stability.

Look closely at the pictures of the WaterRower S1 and M1 and you’ll see that there’s a difference in the style of the frame design, with the S1 having a brushed stainless steel construction and the M1 having a coated tubular steel frame design.

There’s a slight difference in the overall weight between each of these rowing machines, with the S1 being the lightest (approx. 125 lbs with water), the M1 HiRise being the heaviest (approx. 157 lbs with water) and the M1 LoRise weighing somewhere in-between the other 2 (at around 148 lbs with water).

Series 4 Performance Monitor

The WaterRower S1 and M1 models all require very little maintenance thanks to their professional quality design.  The “water flywheel” consists of 2 paddles that sit in an enclosed water tank so there’s no build-up of dust.  There’s no oiling required either thanks to the WaterRower’s smooth nylon strapping (no chain!) and pulley-free bungee cord.  The steel frame is rust-resistant and easy to keep clean.

The WaterRower S1 and M1 models are sturdily built, offering a user weight capacity of up to 1,000 lbs.

Store upright

All of these WaterRowers come with a Series 4 Performance Monitor with quick selection buttons and navigations buttons and displays your workout stats over 6 information and program windows.  Workout stats displayed include:  stroke rate, intensity, duration, distance, zone bar, and heart-rate (compatible with optional heart-rate chest strap/receiver).

The WaterRower S1 and M1 rowing machines can all be stored upright to save space when not in use.

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine in Brushed Stainless Steel with S4 Monitor at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower M1 LoRise Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor at a LOW PRICE online<<

Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the WaterRower S1 and M1 to help you decide on which is the right indoor rowing machine for you:

Comparing WaterRower M1 LoRise versus M1 HiRise Rowing Machine, What's the Difference?

The WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise Rowing Machines incorporate the same functionality as WaterRower’s original hand-made wooden machines but are constructed with a coated tubular steel frame more suited to a commercial gym setting.

As the names suggest, the main difference between the WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise comes down to the height of the seat.  The M1 HiRise features elevated legs, offering a higher seated position at 20” above the floor compared to the M1 LoRise’s 12” seated position.  The M1 HiRise’s elevated position makes it easier to mount and dismount and is ideal for athletes recovering from injury or mature users.

>>Click here to buy 
WaterRower M1 LoRise 
at a competitive price online<<

>>Click here to buy 
WaterRower M1 HiRise 
at a competitive price online<<

WaterRower M1 HiRise elevated legs

There’s a slightly higher price tag with the WaterRower M1 HiRise machine, which retails online at around $100 more than the M1 LoRise.  This is a relatively small price to pay for the added benefit of the higher seat.

Apart from the difference in overall height, the WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise are essentially the same machine, offering smooth self-regulated resistance with its “water flywheel” that mimics the feel of real water rowing.  Simply paddle faster to increase the drag for more resistance!

The seat on both these WaterRowers sits on dual rails with 4 corner wheels for increased stability, and offers a user weight capacity of up to 1000 lbs.

Series 4 Performance Monitor

There’s very little maintenance with the WaterRower M1.  No oiling is necessary thanks to the M1’s smooth nylon strapping (no chain!) and a pulley-free bungee cord.  The water tank is fully enclosed so you won’t get any build up of dust in the water.  The steel frame is easy to clean and is rust-resistant.

Both the WaterRower M1 LoRise and HiRise rowing machines come with a Series 4 Performance Monitor, enabling you to keep track of your workout stats such as time, distance, intensity, stroke rate, zone bar and heart-rate (chest-strap & receiver available separately).  The Series 4 Monitor is easy to use with 6 Quick Selection Buttons and 3 Navigation Buttons.  Information is displayed across 6 information and program windows.

Both M1 WaterRowers can be flipped upright for easy storage and to save space when not in use.

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower M1 LoRise Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor at a LOW PRICE online<<

Useful tip:  Exercising on a Rowing Machine for just 30 minutes could burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the rowing.

Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the WaterRower M1 LoRise and M1 HiRise to help you decide on which is the right indoor rowing machine for you:

WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine, Review

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

The WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine brings you all the functionality of WaterRower’s traditional wooden rowing machines but with a brushed stainless steel construction for a sleek modern look.

The WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine utilizes a “water flywheel” that simulates a true rowing feel.  The flywheel, consisting of 2 paddles in an enclosed water tank, provides smooth and quiet resistance that is self-regulated, i.e. you increase the drag by paddling faster for more resistance.

WaterRower S1,
can be stored upright

Like all WaterRowers, the S1’s movement is incredibly smooth and fluid compared to other types of rowing machines.  The patented Water Flywheel is designed specifically to emulate the dynamics of a real rowing boat moving through water and there’s just nothing like it for simulating the feel of real outdoor rowing in the comfort of your own home or local gym.

The WaterRower S1 is designed to be very low maintenance.  There’s no motor or other parts that need regular oiling, cleaning etc.  The S1 utilizes smooth nylon strapping instead of chains and a pulley-free bungee cord.  The tank is enclosed so you don’t get any dust build-up and the brushed stainless steel frame is easy to clean.

WaterRower S1's
Series 4 Performance Monitor

The WaterRower S1’s seat sits on dual rails with 4 corner wheels for increased stability.

The WaterRower S1’s frame can be flipped upright to save space when not in use and it comes with transportation wheels for easy maneuverability.

The WaterRower S1 if fitted with a Series 4 Performance Monitor, allowing you to keep track of your workout stats such as distance, time, intensity, stroke rate, zone bar and heart rate.  The monitor is easy to use with 6 information and program windows, 6 QuickSelection buttons and 3 navigation buttons.  It’s also compatible with an optional heart-rate chest strap & receiver to optimize your workout.

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower S1 Rowing Machine in Brushed Stainless Steel with S4 Monitor at a LOW PRICE online<<

Useful tip:  Exercising on a Rowing Machine for just 30 minutes could burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the rowing.

Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of the WaterRower S1 to help you decide if it’s the right indoor rowing machine for you:

WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine, Review

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower M1 HiRise 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

Simulate the feel of actual water rowing with the WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine’s “water flywheel”.

The WaterRower M1’s flywheel consists of 2 paddles that sit in an enclosed water tank and provides quiet, smooth and self-regulated resistance that eliminates the need for a motor.  Paddle slowly for decreased resistance or paddle faster to increase the drag for more resistance.  Movement is amazingly smooth and fluid with the WaterRower compared to most other types of rowing machines.

Built with a more modern-looking coated-tubular steel frame, the WaterRower M1 is highly durable and compliments traditional commercial fitness equipment in style.  The  frame's steel construction is easy to clean and is rust-resistant.

WaterRower M1 HiRise,
high seat sits 20" above the floor

The WaterRower M1’s hi-rise seat makes it easy for anyone to get on and off the rowing machine.

Many rowing machines have a very low seat which some people, especially rehabbing athletes or mature users, find difficult to get on and off, whereas the WaterRower M1 offers a higher seated position that is 20” above the floor for easier access.

The seat itself sits on dual rails with 4 corner wheels for increased stability.

The WaterRower M1 requires very little maintenance compared to other rowing machines, thanks to its intelligent design and quality components.  The M1 utilizes smooth nylon strapping (instead of chains) and a pulley-free bungee cord, so there’s no oiling required as with other types of systems.  Also, because the water tank is enclosed you don’t get any build up of dust.

WaterRower M1's
Series 4 Performance Monitor

The WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine comes with a Series 4 Performance Monitor so you can easily keep track of your workout stats including intensity, stroke rate, distance, duration, zone bar and heart-rate (compatible with optional heart-rate chest strap & receiver).

The monitor displays 6 information and program windows and has 6 Quick Selection buttons and 3 navigation buttons.

When you’re not using the M1 WaterRower, you can flip the frame upright to save space or for easy storage.

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor at a LOW PRICE online<<

Useful tip:  Working out on a Rowing Machine for just 30 minutes could burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the rowing.

Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of the WaterRower M1 HiRise to help you decide if it’s the right indoor rowing machine for you:

WaterRower GX Home Rowing Machine, Review

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower GX Home Rowing Machine 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

Featuring a “water flywheel”, the WaterRower GX Home Rowing Machine simulates the feel of real outdoor rowing on water but with the comfort and convenience of rowing indoors.

The WaterRower GX Home Rowing Machine features an aluminum monorail design and is hand-crafted in premium Ash hardwood that is finished in Danish Oil to give the wood its deep lustre and warm color.

The WaterRower GX Home Rowing Machine comes with a patented Quickstart GX Monitor which is designed for its simplicity and ease of use.

WaterRower GX
Quickstart Monitor

Additional features of the WaterRower GX include 17” handles as standard and an aluminium monorail with a medium duty seat.  2 rowing workout DVDs are also included:  Indo-Row and ShockWave.

The WaterRower GX operates extremely smoothly and it’s easy to get into a rhythm with the nice quiet sound of the water.  Rowing is a great all-round exercise, strengthening and toning all the major muscles groups and giving you a good aerobic and cardio workout.

The WaterRower GX Rowing Machine requires virtually no maintenance and can be stored upright without having to drain the water for ease of storage.

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower GX Home Rowing Machine at a LOW PRICE online<<

  

Useful tip:  Just 30 minutes rowing on a rowing machine can burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the rowing.

Let’s take a look at the features in detail of the WaterRower GX Home Rowing Machine to help you decide if it’s the right indoor rowing machine for you:

WaterRower versus Concept2 Rowing Machine, How do they Compare?

Both the WaterRower and the Concept2 are top quality indoor rowing machines for people serious about rowing and getting fit. The Concept2 has a more modern look to it, while the WaterRower is handcrafted in solid wood and looks more like a piece of furniture you would have in your home rather than a piece of exercise equipment.

 

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower Rowing Machine 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy 
Concept2 Rowing Machine 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

The WaterRower and the Concept2 not only look different but work in completely different ways too.  The WaterRower is considered to be more of a rowing simulator rather than a rowing machine as it is designed to emulate the movement of a boat paddling down the river.

The WaterRower features a “flywheel” that consists of 2 paddles that sit in an enclosed water tank, and offers unlimited resistance in the sense that the faster you paddle, the higher the drag will be increased.  This self-regulating resistance system eliminates the need for setting or adjusting the resistance throughout the workout as with other types of rowing machines.  This system is designed to give a smooth and virtually silent workout with even strokes to spread the work more evenly over your muscles groups and without the pronounced jerky movement that is common with other types of rowing machines.

In addition, the WaterRower is virtually maintenance free, with no messy lubrication that is normally required with other types of rowing machines.  In fact, the only maintenance necessary with the WaterRower is the purification of the water, which is easily done by adding water purification tablets (included) to the water.

The Concept2 on the other hand, does require some maintenance, although minimal.  The Concept2 is a more traditional mechanical rowing machine, featuring a Spiral Damper which allows you to adjust the airflow to the flywheel to change the feel of the stroke.  The Concept2 features a nickel-plated chain which although is low maintenance, does require occasional oiling.  The flywheel itself is designed to minimize noise whilst maximizing a smooth operation.

The WaterRower takes up less floor space than the Concept2, with the WaterRower measuring around 1ft (12 inches) shorter in length than the Concept2.

The WaterRower Oxbridge and the Concept2 both come with a Performance Monitor to track your workout progress in varying forms.  (See full features & specifications below.)

WaterRower Performance Monitor

Concept 2 Performance Monitor

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine in Cherry (with S4 Monitor) at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to buy the Concept2 Model E Indoor Rowing Machine (with NEW PM5 Performance Monitor) at a LOW PRICE online<<

Ad >>Click here to view specifications or to buy the Concept2 Model D (with NEW PM5 Monitor) Indoor Rowing Machine at a LOW PRICE online<<

Useful tip:  A 30 minute workout on a rowing machine can burn between 262-449 calories for ladies or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the workout.

There’s so much more to these rowing machines!  Let’s take a look at the features in detail of the WaterRower Oxbridge and the Concept2 Model E Indoor Rowing Machines to help you decide which one is best for you:

WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor, Reviewed

The WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine features a “water flywheel” that simulates the feel of outdoor rowing on water. The flywheel sits in an enclosed water tank, a combination that provides a smooth and quiet resistance system.

This type of resistance system is self-regulating and therefore eliminates the need for a motor.  As a result, there are no moving parts that could wear out over time like other machines.  Resistance is unlimited, as in the drag increases with the faster you paddle or decreases if you paddle slower, just as it would with real rowing.
 

Ad >>Click here to buy 
WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine 
at a LOW PRICE online<<

The WaterRower Oxbridge is amazingly smooth and fluid in operation, unlike other types of rowing machines which can have a jerky kind of feel.  Rowing is in fact a low impact form of exercise, meaning that it is kinder to your body and joints than many other forms of exercising.  Rowing is a good aerobic and cardio form of exercising and gives a good total body workout, toning and strengthening all the major muscles in the arms, shoulders, legs, buttocks and abdomen.

WaterRower Series 4 Monitor

The WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine is handcrafted in solid cherry wood which not only looks good, but also contributes to the smooth and quiet operation of the rowing machine as this type of wood helps to absorb sound and vibration.  The wood is hand-finished with 3 coats of Danish oil to bring out its warmth and give it a deep lustre color.

The WaterRower Oxbridge comes with a Series 4 Performance Monitor that enables you to view your workout progress, including:  stroke rate, intensity, distance, time, zone bar, and heart-rate.

Ad >>Click here to buy the WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine in Cherry with S4 Monitor, at a LOW PRICE online<<

Useful tip:  Just 30 minutes rowing on a rowing machine can burn between 262-449 calories for women or 310-531 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the rowing.

Let’s take a look at the features in detail of the WaterRower Oxbridge Rowing Machine in Cherry with S4 Monitor to help you decide if it’s the right indoor rowing machine for you: