Testing a BUDGET Rowing Machine with HYDROW App | Peloton of Rowing? DOUFIT Review

Did you know that with rowing, you can burn up to 800 calories per hour AND it utilizes 86% of the muscles within your body? This gives you a full body workout combining cardio and strength training. Shopping for a rowing machine can seem daunting, especially since it’s less of a common at-home exercise machine. I’ve reviewed a number of spin bikes as well as compact, foldable treadmills on my channel and this is my first experience reviewing a rowing machine.

As with any product, there are budget as well as high-end options. The popular “Hydrow”, or aptly-considered the “Peloton of rowing machines”, has a retail price of $2,245. Its sleek design also includes a 22” screen for streaming classes; similar to the Peloton. Their “Digital Basic” membership is $19.99 per month and also includes a free 30 day trial, which I am currently utilizing.

Before we get started, I want to mention that I was graciously gifted this DOUFIT Rowing Machine; they aren’t paying me anything for this video, I just wanted to share my own thoughts and opinions on it from a beginner’s perspective.

Today’s video will be broken into the following topic areas:
1. DOUFIT Rowing Machine Details
2. Assembly
3. First Impression

DOUFIT Foldable Magnetic Rowing Machine with Aluminum Rail, Wheels, and LCD Monitor $229 https://amzn.to/2Z2gywc

Hydrow https://shop.hydrow.com/products/hydrow-x-polar-package?test=EoCJ2csXSGyvdSSoPMkpVw

Details
- It has a magnetic resistance and an Aluminum Rail Design giving you a smooth, quiet power rowing experience
- Can easily move it with the 2 wheels in the front
- Nonslip handlebar, digital monitor, 8 level adjustable resistance, floor stabilizers, wide cushioned seat, non-slip pedal with adjustable strap
- Frame material of aluminum and alloy steel
- Dimensions of 70.5” in length, 22.4” in height. The seat is 2 inches thick and 12.6” wide.
- When folded, it has a height of 49.6” and a width of 28.7”.
- Also include an assembly video on their Amazon product page
- Max weight limit of 265 lbs

Rowing Basics
- As a general rule, rowing is more about power, not speed. It should focus on your lower body powerhouse muscles, including the glutes, hamstrings, and quads
- Rowing Terms:
- Strokes per minute (recommended at 30 or less)
- Split time: how long it takes to row 500 meters (1/3 of a mile). Aim for 2 min or less

Rowing Exercises to try:
1. Leg Isolations: start in the “catch position” = arms extended, knees bent, weight on balls of feet. Push back only using your legs, keeping your arms extended throughout
2. Arm Isolations: with legs straight, pull oar towards chest

Tips:
- Hold bar as if it’s a pull up bar, no death grip
- Don’t hunch back
- Don’t raise arms too high
- Don’t let knees drop to side; finish with your knees in line with your hips

Sources1. https://greatist.com/move/how-to-use-a-rowing-machine#workout

This rowing machine is a great addition to my home gym, it’s small, compact, yet quite sturdy. I like that there’s 8 levels of magnetic resistance making it not too loud when using. Setup was simple, and their assembly video helped a lot too. I did have to oil the track to make it smoother but it’s a simple thing to do. It’s quick and easy to store, only downside is that it stores upright but I think that’s typical with most rowing machines. I highly recommend this rowing machine especially for the price!

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