Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Compact Full Motion Rowing Machine

Es muy buena y practica yo en lo personal estoy muy feliz ya quería una pero se me hacían grandes y pesadas por eso no me animaba cuando vi esta me decidí hacer mi compra la hagarre en oferta y con dudas a que fuera demasiado frágil pero la verdad es muy buena y resistente, muy fácil de armar y la puedes llevar y traer a cualquier espacio de la casa sin problema ya que no tosca ni pesada , mi esposo pesa 105 kilos y lo aguanta perfectamente mide 187 así que para ser alto si le queda pero si pasas de esa medida quedarías un poco encogido de tus pies

The good news is: I estimate a 500 calorie burn just for assembling. The hardest part was fitting the rowing arms into the machine, due to the awkward angle you must position yourself in, to fit the arms into the proper holes. These arms are not light, and you’ll need LOTS of space around the unit in order to get “just the right angle.”

1 person assembly (me)
Total time: 1 hour 10 min (from opening box to finishing assembly:). And this includes a break to go and find my yoga mat to place under the unit for wood floor protection, once I got finally retrieved the main part of the unit out of the box. See breakdown below:

15 Minutes: cutting all the tape off each part, and unwrapping
20 Minutes: assembling the front “base” and the back “base” (then I turned it over, as I realized I had it bottom side up)
35 Minutes: assembling the pedals, timer unit, two arms, and “placing” the seat onto the machine. This took me at least 5 minutes to figure out, as the instructions just said “insert” the seat onto the unit. What it really meant was “fit the seat onto the unit, and it will slide back and forth, requires no assembly or screws.”

I predict that 2 people could set this up in 15-20 minutes.

Literally, there are only 8 pieces to assemble, and this includes the timer unit, which just slides into a groove and plugs in.

I got on the machine and tried it out right away (of course!!) and it works REALLY WELL! I was initially disappointed, as it seemed too easy , so I figured I’ll just have to do dozens of reps to get a workout or tone up. THEN, I read the instructions (fully) and realized that the main “base arm” (I’ll call it) that is angled underneath actually has a rotating cup (like a dial) that includes 12 SETTINGS FOR RESISTANCE! So, I turned it from 1 to 4, and the #4 setting was much more difficult. I dared not try any harder settings as it’s been way too long since I’ve used a rowing machine (about 1.5 yrs).

It’s definitely more of a workout than kayaking.

This unit is so basic, which is why I love it so much. For the price, it’s definitely worth it, too. And no bells and whistles means “less can go wrong.” I’m more into body weight resistance these days, vs. spending hundreds or $1000+ on machines that include apps (what happens when your internet is wonky??) and bells and whistles.

I own a watch that includes a “paddling” measuring tool, so I wasn’t that concerned with the digital unit. It requires 2 AAA batteries, which you see from the pic are included — a $5 savings right there!

I include pics of the instructions for those who are curious before purchasing. Enjoy!

J’ai lu que certains n’en étaient pas contents mais pour moi c’est impeccable: c’est vrai que pour les personnes de plus d’1m70 il doit y avoir un problème de butée arrière. Et pour des gens très costauds, ça ne demande peut-être pas un effort suffisant, mais ce n’est pas mon cas: je l’utilise 20′ par jour depuis que je l’ai reçu et je le mets au niveau 4 (sur 10), mais je vais aller en augmentant.
Ce modèle imite parfaitement le mouvement de la rame, au contraire de certains autres.
Je suis une femme de 72 ans, très active physiquement et je ressens le besoin de faire travailler tous les muscles du corps (je n’utilise habituellement que mes jambes! (Marche, vélo, ski de rando)

I was looking at a lot of the fitness machines available online, wanting something that would work many different parts of the body and also strengthen my leg muscles without stressing my bad knees, so was extremely happy when I found this rowing machine.
When I opened and read the assembly instructions, I was a bit intimidated – it looked like so many parts! Rest assured – this was easy to put together with the help of the video found on their “help with your item product support” page once purchased. I had originally thought I was missing some parts to finish assembly, but after watching the help video for this product, I learned that the pieces were attached to the unit, and all that was required was to unscrew and reattach to the unit, then tighten up with the tools included.
I used the rower after assembling and can already tell this is something I will use regularly. It is quiet enough so I can listen to music or watch TV while using. I have it initially on a low resistance until I can build up to a mid-point which is my goal. I hope to lose a few pounds by using this rower, but also retain or increase muscle in my arms and legs, and I feel that this will do the job. I am 135 lbs., but love that the machine will support up to 350 lbs. since my husband has shown interest in using this, and he admits to about 240 lbs.
The machine feels sturdy and comfortable. I took the advice of another reviewer that left a pair of shoes anchored in the foot straps to help my feet from slipping out of the foot pads (I just slip into the shoes and go). I will leave the rower laid out on the floor rather than standing up after use since it is near a wall that won’t interfere with traffic in our den, but it is a nice feature to stand if necessary.
Overall, I am happy with this unit and plan to use ongoing. I like the range of motion using the arms, back, and legs with this workout. I was not looking to buy an expensive gym-level rower so I was impressed that this rower is rated highly, gives a decent workout, and is priced affordably.
Gotta go row now!