A rowing machine is a great all around fitness tool worth having on hand to work your whole body.
Although some gyms and training centres were allowed to reopen temporarily, many locations around the UK are now closed again. If you prefer working out at home anyway, there are plenty of at home rowing machines available to help you reach your fitness goals.
In terms of storage they're also pretty slimline and compact nowadays too.
Most rowing machines will, at the very least have an adjustable resistance, allowing you to pace yourself and comfortably increase intensity. Many newer models will also have handy features like LCD displays and wireless connectivity to your mobile.
There's three types of rowing machine to consider: magnetic, air and water. Which one to go for will be heavily dependant on the goals you're trying to reach; it's worth noting that professionals in the field tend to opt for air resistance models.
All of the machines featured in our list are below £1,000, with the lowest price available at Decathlon for under £130. For more deals you can also check out the ranges from Amazon and Argos online too.
Best rowing machines for home
1. Domyos Rowing Machine 100
As far as pricing goes, the Domyo Rowing Machine 100 is one of the most affordable models around, boasting a sleek design and an even simpler assembly.
The lightweight model is nice and compact and weighs just over 15kgs, making it simple to move around the house. It folds down neatly and has two castor wheels for transporting conveniently.
The machine uses banded resistance, with a medium and high resistance band supplied it's an ideal option for beginners.
Price: £129.99, Decathlon - buy here now
2. Pro Fitness Air and Magnetic Rowing Machine
This sleek design from Pro Fitness has the looks and the product features well worth considering for your home gym.
This rower utilises air and magnetic resistance and boasts a 2kg flywheel, there's adjustable air outlets as well as eight different levels resistance. There's an oversized, padded seat to keep you comfortable during your full body workout.
There's also an easy display console which tells you your time, row count, calories and much more.
Price: £229.99, Argos - buy here now
3. JLL R200 Home Rowing Machine
This compact rower is perfect if you're lacking space at home, it folds neatly and has in built wheels that allow you to comfortably move it around.
There's 10 levels of magnetic resistance, an advanced belt driving system ensures the optimal training results. An LCD monitor displays all of the necessary stats you'll need to make the most out of your workouts.
Price: £239.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Merax Magnetic Rowing Machine
This ergonomic design ensures a comfortable seating position that adapts to the natural curvatures of your body.
The resistance is easily adjusted manually with a resistance selector button. There's eight different tension levels for effective full body training.
A digital display gives you an indication of calories, time, count and more.
Price: £359.99, Amazon - buy here now
5. Marcy Azure Rowing Machine
The Azure Rowing Machine from Marcy has looks and practical design in mind, it folds nice and compactly for neat storage and is designed to maximise your rowing performance.
The machine has a 4kg flywheel, offering eight levels on tension, easily adjusted with a lever to ensure you're working your full body.
Price: £249, Argos - buy here now
6. Bluefin Fitness Blade Rowing Machine
This smart rowing machine has an integrated fitness app for your phone, not only does the app feature training videos and workouts from across the world, there's also classes and coaching session available too.
Utilising magnetic resistance, there are eight different tension levels to choose from, there's also the added addition of a 10° incline, which offers added resistance without compromising the recovery phase.
The LCD screen shows you all of your training info, and there is adequate spacing for your tablet too.
Price: £329, Amazon - buy here now
7. WaterRower Natural Rowing Machine
This is the home device with a lot of buzz surrounding it, not only does it look superb, it's also has a British Rowing seal of approval.
It's crafted from solid wood, ensuring a durable and stable model that lasts the test of time. The device features patented WaterFlywheel technology, which is unrivaled in its replication of the resistance felt on the water during rowing.
Price: £1049, Water Rower - buy here now
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