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WaterRower Driftwood Rowing Machine | Delivers A Total-Body Workout

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Whether you’re an elite athlete or a complete novice, the WaterRower Driftwood Rowing Machine with an S4 monitor delivers a total body workout. In addition, this exercise equipment features the patented WaterFlywheel, which mimics the sensation of rowing in a lake. This indoor rowing machine can deliver a powerful yet low-impact workout with adjustable resistance levels.

It has a dual-rail design supporting a maximum user weight capacity of 1000 lbs. It is premium Ash hardwood, absorbing vibrations to ensure a smooth ride. In addition, this wooden rowing machine has a driftwood stain finish to give it that authentically aged look.

The S4 monitor includes six information and programming windows, 6 Quick Selection buttons, and 3 Navigation buttons. Motivating workout stats displayed on the S4 are intensity, stroke rate, heart rate (wireless chest-strap compatible), zone bar, duration, distance, and Watts.

Virtually maintenance-free, this indoor rower requires no lubrication; add a chlorine tablet (available for free) every six months. After your workout, the fitness rowing machine can store vertically to save floor space.

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FDF Monaco Challenge AR Fluid Rower | Captured Real On-Water Rowing

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The First Degree Fitness Monaco Challenge AR (Adjustable Resistance) Fluid Rower is crafted and engineered by professional rowers and artisans. Only the highest degree of quality components are used – ensuring complete satisfaction in function, performance, and reliability.

With its patented Fluid Technology, FDF has incorporated the most authentic emulation of sensation, sight, and sound of actual on-water rowing captured in the private setting of your own home. The FDF Monaco Challenge AR Fluid Rower provides a smooth and consistent sensation throughout the range of motion of the exercise experience.

The Monaco Challenge AR features an advanced computer monitor providing the rower with measurable performance output.  With the updated USB connectivity and your computer, you can record your workout sessions, connect with the internet for online racing, and access the web-based logging and ranking system.

The FDF Monaco Challenge AR Fluid Rower provides an ergonomically designed seat on precision bearings and rollers for smoothness. In addition, the footboard comes with advanced heel support and innovative soft-grip handles to eliminate stress on the hands and wrist during your workout.

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WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine | Easy-to-Mount/Dismount

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The WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine has an easy-to-mount seat height of 20″ compared to the LoRise model, which is 12″. In addition, it offers infinitely variable resistance using water flywheel technology. The water tank uses drag paddles or impellers to provide resistance against the water.

There are no knobs to adjust tension; you control the amount of resistance by your stroke rate. Therefore, you can feel the resistance increase as you row faster or decrease as you row slowly. Additionally, you can adjust the tank’s water amount from 9 to 17 liters to alter the resistance.

A precision spring clutch is engaged instantly, so you don’t experience any dead spots or jarring at the start of each stroke. In addition, the blades’ smooth pull and constant fluid resistance against the water ideally simulate rowing a boat’s natural dynamics.

Other features on the WaterRower M1 HiRise include a contoured seat, a maintenance-free and nearly silent drive strap made of high-density polyester webbing, floating heel footplates with straps, and a fabricated tubular steel frame.

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FDF Viking II Black Reserve AR | Perfect for a Healthier You

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Achieve a total body workout without leaving the comforts of your home with the FDF Viking II Black Reserve AR water rowing machine from First Degree Fitness. This exercise machine gives you one of the most effective low-impact, non-jarring, total-body cardio-respiratory workouts.

The Viking II has the best and most gorgeous wooden frames made from solid American Ash, metal fixtures, and precision components, guaranteeing lifetime service. In addition, the molded seat and adjustable resistance can accommodate users of different fitness levels.

A fitness monitor shows time, distance, 500-meter split time, strokes per minute, calories per hour, watts, interval training, and heart rate. An HR wireless chest strap is required to monitor your pulse. The USB port expands the options by letting people use apps for rowing races and rowing workout programs or showing workout data and video on the same screen.

With rowing being one of the best all-around activities for cardiovascular fitness and strength, the Viking II is the perfect partner for a healthier, leaner, and stronger you. The Viking II utilizes all major muscle groups, including the back, legs, arms, abdominals, and buttocks.

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FDF Pacific Challenge AR Fluid Rower | Equipped with Fluid Technology

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The FDF Pacific Challenge AR Fluid Rower is a solidly built rower with a steel frame and anodized aluminum seat rail. It’s not rated as ‘commercial-grade’; however, the machine is heavy-duty and constructed to take a beating.

In particular, the durable build quality limits the amount of various noise you will hear from the FDF Pacific Challenge AR.  Besides the familiar sounds, such as the water splashing in the tank.

The ‘fluid technology’ allows for a smooth, even stroke throughout the entire rowing motion without any jarring or jerkiness. Additionally, the ‘Dual Chamber’ tank allows you to adjust the amount of water that is being ‘used’ in the rower. This enables you to adjust the resistance even further than just rowing fast or slow.

The performance monitor on the First Degree Fitness Pacific Challenge AR has everything you need for an excellent workout! The performance monitor is compatible with most heart rate monitors. It also has a built-in USB interface that allows the rower to be attached to a computer so you can analyze and keep track of your data.

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