Fitness Reality Magnetic Rowing Machine with Bluetooth Workout Tracking Built-In, Additional Full Body Extended Exercises, App Compatible, Tablet Holder, Rowing Machines for Home Use

I love this rowing machine! I searched long and hard, review after review, and I'm so glad this is the one I picked.I'll start off by saying that I have Not tried the app, so I have no report on that. If I do try it, I'll try to post an update here. But the app was not among my needs for purchase.Read the assembly directions. When attaching the seat, it's Very important that you get the seat And the stem facing correctingly in order for the sensor to work. The directions tell you how, so Read Them. I'm a DIY person so directions are not my thing, but you've got to swallow that pride in order to get accurate experience of a quality product. It's easy enough to assemble, you just need to know about things like the sensor and which parts go where.Tools and parts was SO easy, I wish Every manufacturer did this. They're all nicely labeled and separated in wrapping (pictured), so there's no reasonable way you can accidentally throw them away with the box. Pedals are in the one smaller box inside product packaging. Only downside to packaging is that there are no spare parts. But it's organized so well, you shouldn't need extras.About the only thing the instruction booklet doesn't tell you, is how to increase tension. Fortunately the little knob is pretty self explanatory, and the booklet covers just about everything else. The machine is so super easy to use, my 12 yr old can come in and use it with no problem. Just look up videos for proper posture.I can't say enough how remarkably quiet this machine is! There's sound, sure. But I can workout on this machine while watching a movie and the sound does Not interrupt the movie at all. So even a lazy day binge watching shows still gets a workout. I also have super sensitive hearing, and remarkably this machine doesn't aggravate that.Biggest con, it's a heavy machine and despite being manufactured to be moveable, it's not without some effort. I have a tiny space, but usually it's just easier to leave it out than try to maneuver it. Especially since I use it daily. The directions tell you how to make it more portable, but don't be surprised when you have to use a little muscle both ways - mostly when lining up the holes just right to insert the stabilizing pin. Keep this in mind during original assembly too. It's not a feather. Also, the velcro on the footstraps don't go far enough to tighten around bare feet very well. So unfortunately you'd have to wear shoes to get the most out of those. But it's probably only an issue when you're going full speed and need your feet secure. If you're a beginner starting out slow, it's probably not as crucial. But do what's safest for you and your comfort and expertise level.Overall I couldn't be more happy with this machine. My friends and family can't shut me up about it. It's a great full body workout that doesn't interrupt the rest of your day. I have a tiny budget so this was a bit if a splurge. But it was still affordable and I'm so happy with my choice.

*read disclosure statement belowThe brass tax:I've had this rower now for almost 3 weeks and I LOVE everything about it. I have as much fun on it as the rowers at the gym. The resistance levels are decent. I'm in ok shape and the level 6 right now offers plenty of resistance to get my heart rate up. It's quiet enough that I can watch videos while I'm on it, and the cloudFitness app has been working great for me so far. I would absolutely recommend this rower over any other magnetic rower. I am so happy I found and purchased this.researchI've been researching rowers for quite some time. I chose to go magnetic because they are quiet, offer a good range of motion, and have a more realistic feel. I'm a dragon boat paddler so I didn't want the wonky feel from the hydraulic rowers but didn't want the nose and bulk of the flywheel rowers. I also needed something that would be able to be stored without taking much space. But something sturdy. Yes, this rower is bigger than most hydraulic rowers, but when it folds up, it's easy to roll it into an out of the way corner. I considered a Kettler rower for a long time but I just don't like the feel of the hydraulic rowers. Price was a concern but more important to me was quality. When I came across this rower, I was skeptical of the price, but the reviews sounded great, and I LOVE that there are foot petals on the front so you can use it for other exercises.install and movingSuper easy to put together. I did it myself using the great toolset they send with it.My only challenge was that I put it together on our porch and our floor is completely not flat, so getting the cotter pin aligned required I pick up the shaft in order to get it positioned correctly, but no big deal there. It is not a light machine, but it's not heavy either. I think the specs say it's around 60lbs. It's easy for me to pull out the cotter pin and fold it up. the cotter pin goes back in to make sure it stays up. There are wheels that make it pretty easy to move around. I ended up moving it to the basement and it was easy to take the two sides apart and move them separately by myself.Bottom line. Great great great.*Full Consumer Disclosure: Paradigm offers a free heart rate belt or weight scale if customers review their product. The offer did not, in any way change my opinion of this rower.