YOSUDA Magnetic/Water Rowing Machine for Home - Rower Machine Use with Bluetooth, App Supported, Rowing Machine for Beginners to Athletes, Comfortable Seat Cushion

I've had the machine for about 11 months now, and am happy with the performance. I believe I probably have over 50,000 strokes on it by now so it has gotten a fair test. I'm not certain of the total stokes on it cuz the overall total rolls over at 10,000. It's done that a number of times now. Was not difficult to set up. I initially noted some clicking noises while rowing and isolated these to the place where the main rail joined to the front frame. A small piece of cardboard (like the back of a note pad) helped to silence that. I also tinkered with the seat stop near the front of the main rail. I found that I would bottom out on this and did not care for the clack when the seat would hit the rubber stop. Inititally I added a small piece of foam cushion (headliner from an apholstery project) to the front of the seat where it hit the bumper. That had mixed results. I eventually removed the rubber "button" bumper altogether and added a foam rubber cushion about 3/4" square to the stationary spot where the seat can hit it at the bottom of the stroke. This had the benefit of allowing the seat to come about 3/4" closer to the wheel which I liked because it allows you to scrunch yourself closer to the wheel at the start of the stroke. Seemed to feel appropriate to me and is quieter this way with very little impact at the bottom of the stroke. The seat is OK but I sometimes fold a bath towel and add that as an additional cushion. The machine is quiet and has stayed that way. It does not have any "entertainment" as the display is just basic parameters of stroke count, time, pace (strokes per minute) and calorie count. I think that the calorie count is a very simple function of strokes as it shows exactly 200 calories at 1400 strokes. I'm not sure it is sensitive to the load setting or your pace. I kind of doubt it but I don't care. I don't watch the display, but have the unit faced towards a TV and generally watch something that engages me to keep going. You can get a pretty good workout in the last hour of the original Die Hard. That keeps you from constantly looking at your stroke count and thinking "Oh crap. I'm only half way to my goal...". Bottom line is this thing does what is says it does and for a rather modest price compared to some of the wind and water versions, and it's quiet enough to accommodate Bruce Willis movies, ...or even Hallmark or Nicholas Sparks if you are so inclined.

I wanted to set this up work out and put it away for the next day. Unfortunately the large screw used to align the two halves is almost impossible to engage. Next the cotter pin is too loose and falls out. Also annoying is that the resistance is very low even on the highest setting. If it wasn’t so big and unwieldy I would have returned it. The accessory bracket was so small my 12” iPad fell off but my phone fit perfectly. I should note it is solidly built, smooth and very quiet. I will replace it when it starts to wear out. Although, that will probably happen for years as it very sturdy. I did have to lubricate the bearings for the seat with white lithium grease, a minor quibble. The company did contact me. They are very responsive. I think the deficiencies will be corrected soon.

This is probably the best rowing machine on the market when you consider its price and sturdiness. I’m currently undergoing physical Therapy at a major York City hospital. I know the rowing machine I’m using there is in the thousands of dollars. I knew I would have to get my own machine and decided on the Yosuda H-187. If you’re looking to purchase an excellent rowing machine for rehab or just plain exercise, look no further. You will not regret it. When I first tried this machine I saw no significant difference in PERFORMANCE between the one at the hospital and the Yosuda! This machine is very simple to assemble, the included instructions are very easy to follow. There is also a YouTube video that takes you step by step in the assembly process. Another excellent feature of this machine is that it folds practically in half, and has wheels allowing you to pretty much maneuver it any where you want to use and store it. The machine has 16 exercise levels that you access by way of a knob that’s easily accessible in the event you want to change the level while you’re rowing, including an LCD that allows you to see time exercising, calorie count, distance etc., Super cool if you like keeping track of your workouts. Last and most important. Don’t think that this rowing machine is designed only for rehab or beginners. This is a professional rowing machine for beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes. If you’re serious about getting in shape without spending hours in the gym, this is the exercise machine you want. I guarantee you that 15-30 minutes rowing on this machine will work all your major muscle groups, including all your core muscles. I would suggest that you go to YouTube and watch videos on rowing. In short, I recommend this purchase without reservations for all the reasons listed above. Buy it, you won’t regret it.

I got the one without water. It was not difficult to put together; all the parts were there and the kit included the necessary instructions and tools. It operates very quietly. I am very pleased.