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Would you like to improve your health with a rowing machine, are you training for a competition, looking for a complementary winter sport, or simply want to stay fit? If you want to buy a rowing machine online, sportstech.de is the place for you. Thanks to our filter options, you can search our shop by the key features that matter most and find exactly the right rowing machine for your needs.

Top models can take your rowing workouts to the next level with features such as hybrid braking systems or a range of training programs. Models offering especially good value for money are particularly popular with beginners.

A custom-fit rowing machine makes getting started with indoor rowing especially easy. Every rowing machine is as unique as the athlete using it. So before you buy a rowing machine online, it's a good idea to consider a few factors to ensure your cardio and strength workouts are fun and motivating. But what should you look for in a rowing machine?

1. Height Your height is an important factor when you want to buy a rowing machine. When rowing, you need to be able to complete the full range of motion. That's the only way to train at the optimal intensity and make the most of your workout. If you're over 1.85 meters tall, pay special attention to the length of the rail. If you have any questions about our rowing machines, we're happy to help!

2. Maximum weight capacity Just as important as your height is the maximum weight capacity of a rowing machine. After all, every powerful stroke generates tremendous force.

The general rule is: The longer and more often you plan to use your rowing machine, the higher its maximum weight capacity should be. Pay particular attention to the stated user weight limit.

3. Space requirements Like any high-quality piece of fitness equipment, a rowing machine takes up a fair amount of space. Some rowing machines with a large magnetic flywheel and long rail can be up to 2.50 meters long. So check the dimensions before you buy a rowing machine online.

You'll find the dimensions (L x W x H cm) in the relevant product description. Also make sure there's enough room for your cardio and strength workouts where you set it up. Leave at least one meter of clearance on all sides. For an optimal workout, we recommend leaving extra space in the direction of the rowing stroke.

4. Storage If you don’t have a spacious home gym set up for your cardio and strength workouts, you’ll want to store your fitness rowing machine in a space-saving way after your workout. A rowing machine with a folding mechanism is ideal. It lets you fold the fitness machine compactly so it can fit easily in your living room or bedroom.

5. Braking systems Indoor rowing machines are equipped with different resistance or braking systems. When looking for a fitness rowing machine, you can choose between air resistance, water resistance, and high-end machines with magnetic resistance.

The magnetic braking system is the centerpiece of the rowing machine and offers excellent value for money. Magnetic braking systems also stand out for their step-adjustable training resistance, offering a wide range of intensity levels, an especially joint-friendly movement, and an almost silent rowing motion.

6. Noise When rowing at home, no one wants to worry about disturbing their neighbors. Noise is therefore a key factor when buying a rowing machine. A high-quality rowing machine has a resistance and rail system that stays little louder than normal room noise, even at the highest training intensity. After water resistance braking systems, high-quality magnetic braking systems are the quietest.

7. Ergonomics Comfort and ergonomics are key when buying a rowing machine. Ideally, the pedal spacing should be adjustable to allow for optimal knee positioning. The greater the range of adjustable pedal spacing, the more ergonomic the rowing ergometer. The seat height, footrests, and angle of the training computer should also be adjustable to suit your physical needs.

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Rowing is no ordinary endurance sport. While training on a treadmill, an exercise bike or a speed bike works almost exclusively the legs, rowing is a full-body cardio and strength workout. With every stroke, you activate around 80 percent of your skeletal muscles.

In addition to the legs and back, this includes the muscles in your arms, shoulders, glutes and abs. The exceptionally high level of muscle activation means you burn a very high number of calories per hour of training at all intensity levels. This makes rowing ideal for having fun while effectively melting away excess body fat.

Training on a rowing machine is not only great for keeping trim, but also takes your endurance to a whole new level. This applies both to your muscles' strength endurance and to your cardiovascular system.

The seated position, ball-bearing comfort seat and easily adjustable resistance also make for a joint-friendly workout. This makes rowing just as appealing to recreational rowers, seniors and competitive athletes as it is for rehabilitation training.

In addition, rowing offers a range of other health benefits:

• Strengthens your core muscles for better posture.
• Addresses muscular weaknesses and imbalances in the back and rear shoulders.
• Improves coordination.
• Promotes joint health through alternating pressure.

If braking systems are the heart of a rowing machine, the training computer is its brain. Unfortunately, many athletes looking to buy a rowing machine underestimate this aspect. A training computer is not just your personal trainer when rowing, but also your motivator. Sportstech rowing machines are equipped with a high-quality multifunction console and a brilliant 14 cm display.

The app-compatible training computer can also be conveniently controlled via a fitness app on your smartphone or tablet. A total of 8-16 resistance levels, 12 training programs, 4 heart rate programs, and a competition mode ensure a varied cardio and strength workout. If you like, you can even add the sweat-inducing thrill of competition.

Along with the power you produce while rowing on the rowing machine, your heart rate is the most important factor for effective training control. Accordingly, all Sportstech rowing machines are heart rate monitor compatible.

This lets you simply monitor your heart rate or use heart-rate-controlled training programs designed according to sports science principles. You can also conveniently follow the classic heart rate zone model for effective training with Sportstech rowing machines.

For heart rate zone training, first determine your maximum heart rate. The best way is through a professional performance assessment with a sports physician. Only experienced athletes should assess their performance potential themselves.

Alternatively, you can estimate your maximum heart rate using the rule of thumb 220 minus your age (men) or 226 minus your age (women). However, bear in mind that this formula only gives an approximate value, which can be off by as much as 220 beats per minute in individual cases. When planning your rowing machine workouts, you can use the following heart rate zones:

• Recovery training (less than 60 percent of maximum heart rate): Low-intensity training for active recovery. Recommended workout duration: 40 minutes to 3 hours
• GA1 zone (60-75 percent of maximum heart rate): Training to build basic endurance and optimize fat metabolism. Recommended workout duration: 45 minutes to 3 hours.
• GA2 zone (75-85 percent of maximum heart rate): Intensive endurance training to improve performance and strengthen the heart. Recommended workout duration: 20 to 60 minutes.
• Development zone (85-95 percent of maximum heart rate): Short but intense efforts, ideally performed as intervals and incorporated into GA1 and GA2 sessions.

Anyone looking for the right rowing machine for an effective workout is faced with a wide range of options. Fortunately, independent tests make the decision much easier. COMPUTER BILD, Europe's largest computer magazine, also regularly tests rowing machines, putting them through their paces. In spring 2020, SPORTSTECH's RSX400 rowing machine was also reviewed by the experts and made a good impression.

As an all-rounder, the RSX400 impressed the testers above all with its very high-quality construction, quiet operation and multifunction display. Overall, it received a "GOOD" and took second place in the ranking of the top rowing machines. However, we are especially proud of being named the "Best Value for Money". That is exactly what we strive for as an innovative, customer-friendly company serving recreational athletes.

We are also proud to have received the award "TOP SMART HOME BRAND 2020". We owe this title to the countless satisfied users who took part in COMPUTER BILD's large online survey. More than 2,500 consumers in Germany shared their opinions and experiences with well-known brands in the smart home sector.

The best brands were selected based on the responses collected across the rating categories "Value for Money", "Quality", "User-Friendliness", "Installation & Assembly", "Durability" and "Design". We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many consumers for their trust, which motivates us every day to keep improving our products and services.

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