20 Best Water Rower For Home (2023 Updated)

I bought this a little while ago, and have been using this tower 3-4 times a week. Overall the construction is very sturdy and while I have some minor gripes overall the machine is perfect for what I needed it for.

Construction took only a few minutes, probably easier with a helper, loaded it up with some water and started working out. Rowers are a new machine for me, but a few friends I have had over tend to like it more than the fan machines they have at their gyms.

Sure, changing the resistance is not as easy, but once you find your sweet spot you don’t have much to change. Now you know what you’re going to be getting with an entry rower like this. But what if something breaks? Their customer service has had me covered each time I have reached out.

Upon shipment my machine had a broken screen, and that was replaced immediately by the team. My minor gripes revolve around the feet straps, the ring in the strap loves to twist its way around and tear through the fabric.

I have had to call in twice for new straps, and each time has been super easy and a very quick phone call. Most recently “Shelly L” was able to help out and send out the new straps right away and had everything ready before the phone call was over.

Overall, I am very happy with the machine and it was worth the investment. I think they should revise the feet straps and maybe beef up the fabric on them a little better, but again it’s a budget machine but the customer service really does make up for that.

So to begin: I rowed in college (30 years ago) and have kept up the exercise ever since. I have rowed on Air Resistance machines and Piston Resistance machines- this is the first water resistance machine I have ever used.

The machine arrived well before the QVC projected date, in tact and ready to assemble. Assembly took 30 mins+/- and came with all the tools and parts you need, as well as easy to follow instructions.

This machine is beautifully designed and built. I am an architect, furniture designer/builder, and an industrial designer who makes ALL his own prototypes. I know my welding and craftsmanship, and this machine is without demerit.

The welds are sturdy and exactly what they need to be. The materials are well selected and deployed. I spent a fair amount of time reading reviews and researching machines, and this one consistently got the best reviews.

The only flaws people identified were they felt the foot / heal cups were a bit flimsy (they are not) and the seat rollers were a bit noisy (they are not). I am guessing that Xterra read these complaints and rectified the issues.

The seat glides effortlessly on friction rollers, and while you can hear them, the noise is pretty much drowned out by the whoosh of the blades spinning through the water in the tank. In any event, I love the sound of this machine.

I haven’t done a full work out on this machine yet, but let me sketch out my initial thoughts. So even w/ the tank filled up to the max resistance line, the resistance feels less than the air resistance, Concept 2 type machines I have used, and significantly less than the air piston machines I have used.

Having said that, my understanding is that as you progress through your workout, the resistance increases due to the physics of the blades spinning through the water. My initial test suggests this is in fact the case.

This is a completely different type of workout from the piston machines I have used- its wayyyy more fluid. It is closer to the air resistance type rower, but much more pleasant IMO. The piston type machines I have used are more of an upper body work out, where the air resistance and water machines are more of a lower impact, full body workout (which is really what I am looking for).

Finally- this machine is worth every penny.

After receiving this rower as a Christmas present, I was excited to try it out. However, that excitement was short lived. On the first workout, the digital screen performed well accurately tracking my workout.

On my second row, the screen began cutting in and out during the workout turning itself off and resetting. Following the advice of previous reviewers, I removed the batteries after each workout to increase battery life.

After inserting the batteries for my third workout, the battery compartment immediately started smoking and will no longer turn on. Generally, I like the smooth rowing motion this machine provides. However, if you are looking for a machine that provides feedback on your workout look elsewhere.

Ok so I looked and looked for a rower to buy and decided on the Sunny 5910 model since I knew I probably wouldn’t use it near as much as I thought. I have actually used it quite a bit and it is quite sturdy and I feel like I definitely got a great deal.

Putting together was easy with a mechanical background but would prove difficult if I had little mechanical ability. The areas where you put your feet leave a lot to be desired. I have size 13 feet and my shoes actually get stuck in there everytime.

The mount for my phone and the display are actually too far away and so poorly backlit that they are pretty much unusable. It is very hard to reach them once strapped in and with my feet stuck in the holders.

The company was zero help when I mentioned this to them. Basically, glad I bought this one. Would not buy this one again though.

I am enjoying my rower. This is a new experience. The overall feeling of having completed a solid workout is amazing. I feel the benefits in my upper body ,legs and abdominal area. The feeling last during the day.

Ohhh the soothing sound of the water with my nature music is bliss. Love this gift from my husband. The machine is very well built was easy to assemble. I love the machine however ; the monitor I do not use it was difficult for me to get it operating effectively.

I am very satisfied with this beautiful rower. I encouraged my friend to purchase this rower. Great price great delivery fast and my package was intact. LOVE IT.

Looked at a great many options for ergs sub ~700 dollars, not wanting yet to invest in the big Concept2 (also shipping costs!). I decided on the Phantom having seen it has a full range of motion on the catch, quieter yet inclinced water resistance (did not want magnetic resistance), and an “ok” performance monitor.

It arrived fast and met all my expectations. Although I miss some aspects of the RowErg I used at the gym (especially the more accurate metrics), the feel of the pull on the Phantom is much better than expected.

It fits in my smaller apartment as well, and is certainly a lot quieter than the RowErg would be. Someday I may upgrade, but for now, I’m quite pleased with this purchase! I recommend!.

I would not recommend this rower. I’ve been rowing for a long time and used a vertical tank in the past. Was excited but too many issues. 1. The console stopped working after the first row. It either froze after 10 minutes, screen was on, but no keys would work or it would shut off in the middle of rowing.

I triple checked wire connections and all was good. 2. The console does not let you pick which metrics to see at the same time, it has 2 screen choices. So if you opt to see split time that screen choice also shows drag.

You can’t see stroke rate and split time at the same time. So it’s useless monitor. I tried calling customer service multiple days in a row, on hold for hours, nobody answers. I left voice mails and sent emails and never a response.

Xterra is owned by Spirit so thought it would be good but nope. 3. The vertical tank rowing is not smooth at all! You can’t row low stroke rates because the water can’t make a full revolution and it dumps down to the bottom of tank forcing you to pull super hard.

In low stroke rates it also rumbles because you’re basically restarting the cycle so it shakes. The lowest stroke rate I could do to get it smooth was 22-24. It’s not a quite rower like a WaterRower brand.

After a week of not being able to get customer service on the line I returned it. Aside from the issues the construction seemed tank, solid tank, easy to put together. Just not something you want to row on unless you want to row really hard the whole time and don’t care about the console showing you any data.

We assembled it quickly and easily ( we are NOT handy people) and it works very well. I’m a beginner so I can’t comment on the display – I’m just trying to burn calories, not race. I like the fact that it’s higher than other water rowers because I have lower back issues, so the fact that it’s a bit higher, and also that the back/seat is higher than the feet seems to alleviate stress on my lower back.

The only “surprise” was that it is a bit noisier than other water rowers BUT I think that’s because of the tilt of the tank. That said, I think the tilt makes for a better workout because it seems like you’re pulling the propellers through more water (pooled at the bottom of the tank) than you would be with the same amount of water in a flat tank.

Frankly, when I tested the flat/level tank it felt “too easy” for me. Yes, I know it’s about how fast I pull, but I like the additional resistance. It’s not so much that it’s noisy as that I can’t watch/listen to anything unless I make it loud.

My husband said you barely hear it in the rest of the house. I just wear earbuds so I can listen. One other thing to note: even though you can put an iPad on the lip of the display, you have to be sure to tilt it backwards a bit so the display doesn’t flop forward from the weight.

Last, but not least, you can’t beat the price (and nominal delivery charge) and availability. It arrived within a few days of ordering it. Great purchase!.

This is a very nice rowing machine. I thought it was aluminum but it is actually tubular steel painted white. It is very substantial and the double rail for the seat is very stable. It can be lifted to near vertical for moving around but might be a little heavy for smaller users ( not to be moved by kids certainly ).

It sits vertically when not in use. The only delicate part is the control module and you will want to be careful when moving and storing it not to hit this part. Seems to have some quite extensive and flexible program options.

So far I am just using the set distance programs of 2km and 5km, approximately a 10 minute and 25 minute workout. One concern is the foot straps. You need to make sure your shoes protect you from the hard plastic in the Achilles area.

Resistance is set by how full the water tank is and I filled it to three of six ( wife and her sister will be using it so I didn’t want to go too macho ). Getting water in and out of the tank to adjust resistance isn’t really very practical but that’s what real rowing is like, pull harder and pull more quickly if you want a harder workout.

Great service via John Lewis as ever and the Water Rower company seem to match this high standard. Really easy to put the rower together – took about 15 mins to assemble and maybe another 5 to fill the water tank (siphon pump gizmo could be better/more efficient, but you only use it occasionally so not a problem).

It’s an absolute pleasure to use – I’m addicted to the swooshing sound already and it’s a good workout and so easy to flex levels of intensity (just pull harder and faster for more resistance just like proper rowing).

You can vary water level between marked points and this varies the general work needed – think of it as replicating the weight of the boat and rowers. The instruction manual and DVD are great with some really useful and well presented info on how to exercise best for your desired goals.

The WaterRower tips up on to its end really easily and is simple to wheel around – the weight of the water makes it nice and stable when upright (though if you have young kids you may want to secure further?).

The wood is great quality and aesthetically pleasing, meaning that this has beautifully addressed my issue of “won’t use gym equipment unless it’s easily accessible, but don’t want ugly kit out on view”.

It’s more like a nice piece of wooden furniture when stowed upright and takes seconds to re-position for use. The ‘free accessories’ kit of heart monitor, dual density seat pad and ergonomic handles was a little less impressive (and – like others we had to trawl google to find instructions to fit the heart monitor receiver).

So far I’m not vastly impressed by the heart monitor – it doesn’t seem to like me and drops signal. The seat pad is ok; the ergo handles are ugly but really functional, no blisters so far. But overall I’m totally in love with the product and highly recommend it.

After all House of Card fans what could be better than pretending to be Frank Underwood whilst getting a good cardio workout ;-).

I recently received my Oak Waterrower, I had been waiting for it for a little over 10 weeks, and although JL says it’s an 8 week delivery, with the Covid Crisis its was completely understandable, as it is made in the USA.

It took about an hour to put it together and fill the tank ready to be used the next day. The service I received from John Lewis was very good, keeping me updated on the expected delivery and taking time to check my delivery did take place when expected.

The rower is beautiful, easy use, even makes a relaxing watery sound when in use, close your eyes and you could be on the water and it looks like a lovely piece of furniture in the room when stowed away.

I happily recommend this rowing machine and John Lewis as suppliers.

Very comfy, easy to set up, and looks great. The sound is also quite soothing, and the added tech arm is a great feature as it’s easy to watch something when on long sessions. The only problem I have with it is the computer isn’t as reactive as a Concept2.

It takes a while to calculate an accurate split time when increasing/decreasing your stroke rate. If you’re just using it for general use/exercise, it’s perfect. Not so good if you need to record split times/2k times.

I just picked one of these up. I had been using a stamina air rower at home and a concept 2 or water rower brand at the gym. I’ve kept a pretty close eye on my split times between the different machines.

My new Sunny obsidian surge is wildly different that either of the other 3 that I’ve used. While I’ve been a consistent 2:25/500 meters this machine clocks me at almost double that time. I think it has to do with the way the meter counts the distance during the recovery.

I have my tank filled to level 4 (just like the water rower at the gym. ) It seems to require almost twice the strokes to travel the same distance. I should note that 500 meters kicks my but almost as much as 1k on the other machines so I like it but it’s just not accurate in it’s monitoring.

If you’re looking to track your progress against a group or larger community then this rower won’t give you the correct data- BUT you are certainly able to track your personal progress and get an enjoyable full body workout.

Oh and my feet keep slipping out of the footrests but I think I can find a fix for that.

Did quite a bit of research before purchasing the Obsidian Surge. Well constructed, sturdy and easy to move around. Others have expressed concerns with the pivoting foot rests, but it’s a non issue for me.

The performance monitor is basic, but allows you to track strokes per minute, total strokes, 500 m pace and elapsed time. Nice to be able to adjust resistance level by adding water. Overall, very satisfied!.

I live with my parents who are immunocompromised so I try to minimize as much physical contact with the outside world as much as well. This rower was my 3rd piece to my home gym and I gotta say. The home gym is probably the best investment I’ve made.

Being to work out whenever you want is a blessing that I never knew I needed. Home gyms 4 life!!!.

Pros. first off, I love how it can be stored upright. When I’m not using it, I can stand it vertical and still workout in my small space to workout. I like the variable resistance with water and also the bungee underneath for the bar (3 settings).

I think the best benefit is that you can get a great workout in the comfort of your home. NO IMPACT!!! The computer is pretty good for what you’re getting. Stroke count and rate, est meters of rowing, pulse(if you have ant+ device).

You can even have a race against the CPU. and you can select the level based on time per 500m. I find it challenging. you just need to make sure the water tank is filled to your skill set. I find myself pretty able, and I filled it up to 4 (of 6).

DONT OVERFILL!!! CONS: I dint have much too say except for one. the footboard and straps. The footboard moves just slightly. The strapscan hold your feet in, but after so many rows, my feet rock out a little and becomes annoying.

I wish there was maybe an adjustable foot board and straps can go a little higher up on my foot. (I wear 11. 5). Everything else seems good. No complaints than that. I hope this helps.

Very sturdy piece of equipment , heavy duty. Bought for my husband who is 6 ft 6 , more than big enough and good levels of resistance. Highly recommended took about two hours to assemble ,looks more like a commercial rower.

Wonderful machine. I was able to put it together by myself in about 30 minutes. I am new to rowing machines, but I really enjoy the workout. I have found some beginner videos on Youtube. The build looks fine and everything seems to be sturdy.

I have been using about 4 times a week for the last two weeks and have no issues at all.

**Note: I am sensitive to sounds, so a few notes here will be very helpful for others who have the same sensitivity. Overall, this is a great product! My whole family has been turned on to exercise with the introduction of this beautiful machine.

Beyond how streamlined the design is and how smooth the rowing feel is, I love the fact that I can store it upright against a wall when people come over (Of course, everyone who comes over has been so interested in it that they end up trying it before they leave).

The sound of the water is also wonderful! Anyone not using a rower with actual water is missing out. I have been using YouTube rowing machine workouts to help me get the most out of my purchase, and I find myself turning the TV nearly all the way down because the water of my machine sounds so much better than the zipping and whirring of theirs.

I also love how easy it is to change the resistance. Then, of course, there’s the fact that I can get a total body workout while sitting down. :)That being said, if I could make changes, there are definitely some issues I’d address.

1. You have to purchase a heart rate monitor separately; I’d always thought it was pretty much a standard feature in all exercise equipment, but it isn’t. 2. There is a brush in front of the wheels that emits a high-pitched noise as the seat moves back and forth.

the noise grates on me to the point where I might ask if taking scissors to the brush and cutting it down would void a warranty or affect the functionality. I hope this noise goes away as we continue to use the product because it gets in the way of the wonderful swishing of the water.

Truly, I considered returning the entire piece because of this noise but feared that this might be standard on all water rowers. 3. The handle has a texture that caused me to need to buy gloves. I imagine it must be difficult to design a handle for a product that makes people sweat, though.

4. I’d prefer a cord to a strap because the strap is twisting with use kind of how a seat belt or leash can twist as you pull it from its housing. I haven’t noticed that it gets in the way of the flow, though.

5. The logo is bigger than I’d expected. Even though I saw photos and videos of it, it’s striking. First Degree Fitness needs people to be able to see their name from across a room. If this were in the gym, people could read it from the front desk.

6. I bought the seat back option, but when I sit all the way back, my upper thigh sits on the edge of the seat at such an angle that the back of my legs begins to ache, so I can’t actually use the seat back.

I have to sit at the front of the seat instead. It’s better for my core but not necessarily for my posture.

Decided that I need to shed some weight/improve my fitness level and my online research led me to rowing machines. Well, that and House of Cards. What Frank Underwood called “medieval” I thought looked like the most luxurious form of exercise ever! I ordered it having never used one before, fingers firmly crossed, and chose to spend extra for the attractive wood and the water resistance because it had to be quiet (apartment) and look nice in my living room.

It also had to be something I’d genuinely want to use and. I totally bought the right thing! Getting the primary box upstairs to my living room provided me with a workout before even putting the thing together, but assembly itself took about an hour and a half (I find allen wrenches very fiddly) and the instructions are detailed, in perfect English and large enough print to easily read.

The wood on this is attractive, nicely finished and warm. The seat rolls back and forth silently and effortlessly and I find it comfortable. The belt that winds/unwinds during use is also as good as silent, so all you hear is the magical sloshing of water — Which you can also watch while you’re rowing.

Because I used to cycle when I was younger I’ve had a spin bike that I pretty much never ride, for years. The main reasons are that I get bored with just running my legs while my upper body pretty much sits there — Cycling requires scenery and curves and hills and actually going somewhere for me to enjoy it, apparently.

It’s also a tad noisy, what with the bearing rumble from that heavy flywheel transmitting to the floor. The rowing machine, my comparison, is the absolute opposite. You literally put your back into it and are rewarded by the soothing (or sometimes aggressively frothing — egging you on) sloshing of the water.

It just feels so much more engaging, provides physical and audible feedback, and I love spending time on the thing! It’s an excellent pre-breakfast cardio workout or post-office pressure release. Another difference between the two is that the rower stores upright when desired and is actually pretty easy to wheel around, even on carpet.

The spin bike has wheels too but is much more unwieldy, possibly due to that heavy flywheel and all-steel construction, and of course takes up more space when not in use. The only downside to this rowing machine is the electronics’ connectivity.

If you just want to use it as it is then the display is easy to read and gives you what you need for the most part, but forget about connecting it to a laptop if you’re running Windows 10 — There’s no driver for anything past Windows 7 or 8 that I could find.

It doesn’t have Bluetooth, so no apps to play with either. Also, I found their website’s support area kind of primitive and laggy. I think the only thing I’ll be adding to mine is a heartrate monitor, as there’s a spot on the LCD display for that and it’s kind of a pain to check my Fitbit while rowing.

In summary, if you’re only going to get one workout machine I can’t imagine anything topping this for a great full body cardio workout OR for seamlessly integrating with most décor. I love the workout and it goes great with my leather furniture.

Of course, it’s not cheap! But it seems built for commercial fitness centers so it should last a really long time. Side note: When using these, you’ll soon find that the breathing is opposite of most workouts — You inhale while expending force to drive yourself backwards and exhale while on the way back towards the front — Especially if you’re sporting a bit of a gut like I am.

Be sure to watch a YouTube video or two before using it for the first time if you’ve never used one before. Also, the seat’s pretty low, so if you have trouble with getting down and then back up again this could be an issue for you.

My $2G fancy wooden rowing machine showed up with scratches on the wood, one on the main curved piece by the handle and a bunch of scratches on the rails and on the plastic seat track. They told me they would send me new rails in April (we’ll see)and I guess they have no problem with me coloring in the scratch in front of my face and trying not to see it.

The downside of online shopping, the machine is excellent but customer service not so important once the check clears. And be careful of all the American Ash they advertise because the machine is made in Taiwan.

I tried to attach pictures but couldn’t.

I received the rower quickly and without any damage. My nephew helped me put it together, and it was actually fairly simple. I thought filling it with water was going to be messy, but it was not at all.

I really like that it’s made primarily of wood, and it matches the furniture in my cabin. I like to support companies that make their products in the USA. The sound of the water when you “row” is very soothing.

I’m in my mid 40s, and I have bad knees from running all the time when I was younger. This machine is a very good low impact workout.

I bought the Rower through JL. As usual good service with JL. On assembly, the sensor failed to align. I contacted water rower and they immediately understood the fault – A spacer issue, which if it’s a known problem, why dont they just remedy it? Since then, I have replaced the housing to the monitor, it’s very flimsy.

Then bought a new sensor loom. And now on to buying a replacement tank because the seals became too brittle with age and failed. The massive spares list on the water rower website says it all, Yes, ALL those items can and do break.

Compare that to the market leader, which only needs to supply and handful of spares. I bought the water rower for its looks, and it does great, but if want a long term serious fitness machine, then go for the other brand.

The rower comes in 2 boxes, and the assembly requires 2 people. There is online video showing how to assemble the rower, and I would advise to loosely attach the nuts and bolts to allow all components lined up before tightening.

The resistance is controlled by how much water you fill into the tank. The operation is reasonably quiet. After 6 month use, there is very little wear and tear, probably due to very few moving parts in a minimalist design.

The S4 monitor can be used to record training sessions and linked to computer to join a race online. However, I hardly ever use this function, as I use rower just to keep healthy rather than competition.

There is a SmartRow meter you can purchase separately to link the rower to your smart phone, if you are serious athletes. For storage, the rower can be easily stood up and put in the corner of the room.

There are wheels in the front of the rower to allow easy moving. My rower is in storage position by default, and I lay it down when I use it. The whole setting up before using and storage after exercise only take 10s.

There are a couple of water cleaning tablets included and more can be ordered. The only maintenance required is to put tablets into the water tank every 6 months. Overall, I like the design of WaterRower, simple and effective.

I wanted to wait about a month before reviewing my new rowing machine, just to make sure that I really got used to it. It’s been a month and. I LOVE IT. I broke one of my ankles last fall and have experienced knee pain in both knees for the past year, but find that I can get a great aerobic workout despite those issues.

I have actually lost 13 pounds in the past month with rowing as my main exercise. Pros: The seat is comfortable and glides smoothly. The machine is fairly quiet, depending on how fast you row. The construction of the rower seems very solid – it’s sturdy with a heavy base.

It’s affordable, for what you get. I mean, if you’re willing to pay an arm and a leg for an iPhone, you might as well pay a little more for a great piece of exercise equipment. I just couldn’t afford the higher end WaterRower brand erg machines, and wasn’t interested in the ones with the fans.

But, I ramble. Back to the pros. What’s especially great for new rowers is that you can fill it with greater amounts of water as you improve to increase the resistance against your rows. I like this much more than using resistance controlled by a knob, such as in the Concept2, because of the sound of the water.

It’s soothing. Anyway, I can row faster if I want a tougher workout. Cons: The foot straps were a little short for my dear husband’s blocky feet, so I had to sew a new pair. His feet are HUGE, though.

I didn’t try to contact the company, so I don’t know whether or not they would have had a solution for us. I don’t love the monitor. It’s okay. It provides the basic information. I just don’t like the flat buttons.

That’s weird nitpicking, and is just an aesthetic thing for me.

Rower is great. Works well smooth and lite but computer is poor. If you take the slightest break the computer resets to zero and is very frustrating. Needs a workout pause and a save and log workout feature to compare workouts.

Just had my first workout on the rower WOW!!!! Its so much smoother and quiet than the Concept rowers at the gym and it will put you through your paces I did 30 minutes on the initial workout and had to sit there for five minutes to catch my breath at the end.

This is a great addition to my home gym!!!.

A disaster. The water tank came defective (water was spilling out and not just drops but big splash): not properly sealed. The resistance of the machine was almost non-existent. Not fit for purpose. In the process of returning the item now (it has been requested).

Of all the equipment used in the gym, my favourite is the rower for its low impact, whole body workout. After reviewing the various types we chose the Waterrower for three reasons; it had to live in the house and not look like a bit of gym equipment laying around; it was endorsed by British Rowing which gave confidence it was a quality item; it was said to be quiet to use.

Waterrower has delivered on all counts. Powerhouse Fitness delivered the machine on time. It was easy to assemble and the quality of build is evident from its use. There’s a real pleasure to using Waterrower with the sound of water rushing around adding to the experience.

The machine stores upright and is unobtrusive when put away, looking not unlike a beech bookshelf unit at eye height. Overall, very impressed and well worth spending the extra over alternatives.

I bought this machine at the beginning of lockdown, because I’m usually active at work, and my daughter who walks 2km to work and back, lost her job. We wanted something to keep our exercise up. I’ve always liked the rower, when I’ve been on rare occasions to the gym.

This was very easy for my husband to put together, has a small footprint, easy to stand and stow in a corner, no electricity needed. Very easy to use, and gives a good workout. It only took 4 days from order to my door.

I ordered online, and also took advantage of the 12 month interest free feature.

If 0 was an option that would be to high of a score for this useless oversized paper weight. Followed maintenance by the book, stored the machine for about 6 months following the instructions, tried to get back into it and the machine will not pull.

It retracted whatever little give it had and won pull at all. If you can dump this kind of money on this machine then you can spend a little more and get a real machine.

Ordering online was really easy, received it much earlier than anticipated. As a 1st time owner, just loved the way one can regulate the amount of exercise and target the muscle group to train – after three 1-hour runs (3 separate days) it becomes pretty much obvious! Very smooth action as well.

– good idea to use exercise gloves if you’re going to exercise hard. The one and only thing I didn’t love is the seat, found it rigid, hopefully it gets softer with use.

Fairly easy to assemble. Straightforward to use; good workout combining strength and cardio. Although takes a lot time to get super-max cardio workout. Machine is bulky to move around; even when folded in storage mode it still takes up a lot of room.

Still a good addition to my workout equipment arsenal.

I researched a water rower for over 6 months before making a purchase so it wasn’t a rush decision. I LOVE the choice that i’ve made. The rowing is incredibly smooth. The sound of water is soothing. The machine is super sturdy but light at the same time.

People in our house range from under 100lb to over 250lb and from under 5′ to way over 6′ but everyone finds using this rower a joyful experience. I have contacted the manufacturer prior to purchasing and was reccomened “recovery for athletes” as an authorized dealer.

Both the manufacturer and the authorized dealer provided great customer service. Overall, i couldn’t be happier with this product and purchasing experience!.

This machine is very impressive. Smooth operation; easy resistance adjustment. I wish I had purchased this machine years ago. I do wish the wheels were a little bit larger for ease of movement on carpet.

This is not your average piece of home exercise equipment; it’s a top quality machine. The Waterrower is used in cross-training at Orange Theory and other gyms. Rowing works every muscle group in your body and wow – I’m seeing results everywhere, but abs in particular! I alternate overhand/underhand grips every 10 minutes to hit both biceps-triceps for a 40 minute workout.

The wood is lovely, beautifully crafted and it looks wonderful in my office. I’m 67 and not willing to risk the gym or yoga studio during Covid. This is been a great solution for me in addition to my regular walks.

Oh Wow! What a machine! I have had my WaterRower now for two weeks and am truly in love. I find that 30-45 minutes gives me an excellent work out without aggravating my lower back. I was slightly worried about that as rowing does tend to worsen back pain if not done properly.

I have had some training and am working on core strength, all of which are helping. This machine is excellent for people who want a great workout at home without disturbing the neighbors. ( I live in an apartment complex).

Customer service is priceless and this company delivers. There are also multiple replacement parts available on their website so IF I need to I can order. Overall I am super pleased with my purchase.

Thanks QVC.

Missing parts, the screws were not in the box. I ended up just going to the hardware store. I was unable to get through to QVC customer service. For an item that costs $1700 they could at least send all of the parts.

VERY FRUSTRATING. I would recommend the rower just don’t buy it from QVC.

My Hydrow was just delivered to our rural home (4 hours from the closet Best Buy). My husband came home from work and set it up in less than 30 mins and I have just finished my first workout. Why did it take me so long to decide to get this?!! This addition to my house is an absolute game changer.

The price kept me trying to find a cheaper version for the same quality and experience… I couldn’t find it so I thought with my 30 day return I would be safe enough. Let me tell you I am not every returning this and you will not find it in my garage sale! Delivery – I live rural and thought this could be an issue but it was fine.

There could use a bit more communication but honestly, it was a non issue. Packaging – best wrap job ever. Absolutely no damage. Machine Set Up – as I said my husband set it up in 30 minutes. I would not have been able to do it alone so single woman that are not farm girls or body builders… you may need a bit of help as it is extremely heavy.

Tablet Set Up – so simple. 5 minutes to update and another 3 mins to set up my account First Workout – incredible!!! Interactive. workouts for every level and the selection of workout instructors and they are awesome as I went through a few workouts and locations.

I don’t have to get ready for the gym… I just hop on and buckle up! Anyone on the fence due to cost, membership and wonder if it is worth it… I honest recommend this row machine. With the interactiveness it’s like it is calling my name and it is the perfect cross training partner for my bike in the summer.

I chose the Hydro over the Peloton because I have a bike for the summer and I want to cross train as well as you use 86% of your muscles which is way more than stationary biking.

The machine itself seems perfect. It’s “on display” in my home but I don’t mind because of the beautiful design. It’s simple and just works. Setup was surprisingly easy. I was able to do *almost* all of it on my own.

Beware that it comes in a VERY large cardboard box with a lot of interior stabilization (mostly made of recyclable corrugated, which pleased me. ) Of couse, without the subscription to the video workouts it’s just a boring rower, but the videos are just fantastic.

You can do workouts with trainers or just virtually rowing beautiful waterways. You forget that you’re on a machine. I actually look forward to working out and I feel like I get a really good workout without being sore.

If I had one request it would be to redesign the upright storage so it is easier to do. I thought I’d be able to fold it up before and after workouts, but in reality it’s a two person job, so that’s only going to happen when company is coming.

If you’re thinking about a Hydrow, do it. You won’t regret it.