My wife and I want to use this but she is a weaker rower and I'm stronger. Since you cannot adjust resistance easily, does this present a problem?
2068846
The nice thing about water resistance rowers is that your rowing speed controls resistance. My wife and I are different strengths but the rower works great for both of us. Can't recommend this enough.
2068847
My wife and I both used the water rower with no problem. The resistance is not as important as the duration of the workout. I would adjust the amount of water so that your wife feels that it is ok for her and then you will probably find that by increasing your time on the rower you will get a great workout.
1085480
1) Yes the resistance is on the handles. 2) It is fairly easy to adjust the resistance. However, the location where I have the unit gets cold in the winter and the resistance is so stiff when cold it makes the unit impossible to use. I have decided to sell the unit I have.
1284500
I'm not much past beginner level so I keep the resistance level relatively light. It adjusts well beyond my needs.
474678
There is no adjustment to the resistance. It's designed to provide more resistance the faster your speed is.
475037
I purchased the blue power breathe and have found it more than adequate for my needs. Begin using the device at its lowest setting and work the resistance up from there. As a large, reasonably fit man, I have not come close to maxing out the resistance on the device. Hope this helps!
926986
That is not normal and I know that the rower was not easy to assemble. Please recheck the instructions for some step that you may have misunderstood. If you can't find any mistakes I'd contact the manufacturer.
1113118
I can tell you that the device is simple in design: the pedals and handle bars drive a large fan. You cannot adjust the force as you can on a rowing erg, for example, but the harder and faster you pedal the greater is the resistance to the air, giving a very strenuous work out. If you pedal slowly, the resistance is less and gives a gentler workout. To me it seems a brilliantly thought out and built machine, and gives lower and upper body workouts simultaneously, as hard or as gentle as you prefer. Hope that helps to answer your question.
1306916
I am about the same size as you and have had no problem pushing myself with the resistance dialed in. That said, the resistance nob is a twist style and can't say for sure if three twist would be enough but I would think five would. The resistance is solid and it is a good system.
167458
Mine didn't wobble It work just Fine I say go slow any workout is better than none. I had one foot in cast good luck keep the faith I can do it and you will;
1928467
I only have this model, and don't know what the difference is, but my daughter-in-law keeps taking it away from me because she thinks it's fun to work with. She's typical; not weak, but certainly not an athlete. I think if you have normal strength you'll be fine.
1095835
I am a six foot male so I cannot give you an answer from my own experience. However, I suspect a problem would occur with a very tall user who could not get full leg extension. I don't think that your stature would prevent you from having prorper use of this rower.
1739548
No. The only resistance adjustment is on the handles. The pistons are attached to the pistons by a clamp secured by a knob. When the clamp is slid up on the handle, the residence increases. This design is common on many piston rowing machines and works fairly well.
1799202
You will feel the use of it all over. There are no resistance settings on the cheapest models. I think you get some cardio work done by using this. It all depends on how you use it and leaning way back and way forward, you will feel it. For the price it is a good deal.
639820
no. You cannot adjust the resistance; however, the DVD tells you to take small steps, not to press down all the way. As you get stronger, you can take large steps and press down harder.
1093113
I raised the back to make it more level because the steep angle was too challenging for me. This helped. However, its near impossible to use the machine without holding the handle bars, because of the resistance. Could be dangerous, too.
1806750
If the machine is set to the lightest resistance its more of an easy rolling sensation. I think your weight and the type of knee problem would be more of a factor.
2224515
Yes you can. I am the only user so I did it once and have not touched it since. I don't know if it would be easy to adjust frequently but I do not see why unless you are quite heavy.