I bought a rowing machine and it arrived yesterday! I kept going back and forth on whether to splurge and buy it. I wasn’t sure if I should take the plunge. I am so glad I did!
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I chose the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW1205 Adjustable Resistance Rowing Machine because it was affordable. Another big selling point is that I’ve heard so many positive reviews about the company itself.
Before buying the machine, I found a video on YouTube on how to put it together and surprisingly, it was only 4 or 5 steps, if that. It looked super simple and I loved that I had a video to watch!
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Living in a condo, I have limited space. The Rowing Machine is compact, which is perfect! I keep it right next to my bed! I can watch television, listen to music, or listen to podcasts while getting in a good workout!
For now, I can only handle a few minutes each time, which is fine. It’s better than nothing. I can also jump on throughout the day. I also bought the rowing machine because I wanted another option when the weather is too hot, too cold, or bad air quality (due to California fires)!
I also needed a change. In February, I bought myself a squat machine that I just adore. I use it 6 days a week! It also sits right next to my bed! I use it first thing in the morning!
When summer hit, it was so hot that I didn’t even want to go outside to walk. The squat machine came in handy! Being stuck at home and schools closed due to Coronavirus, I even considered making a small gym in my garage that I really didn’t use.
Just as summer was coming to a close, the California fires happened and that affected our air quality. I didn’t dare go outside if I didn’t have to. I like being able to workout at home! Now, both of my machines will allow me to!
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I love that the pedals allow free movement with your feet. Your feet will move, so the pedals allow you to be flexible! The handlebar is soft and easy to hold when using the rowing machine! The seat is somewhat comfortable. I use a towel for extra comfort! Regardless, the seat is the perfect size too!
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As I was putting my Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW1205 Adjustable Resistance Rowing Machine together, I quickly realized I couldn’t plug the monitor into the machine! I quickly took photos and sent an email to the company. I am just waiting to hear a response back! For now, I have no monitor to keep track of my workouts. I use the timer on my phone for now.
As for the resistance, I love that I can adjust. So far, I am sticking with level 1! I am in no hurry to get through all 12 levels.
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