I got this rower because I have knee issues and my treadmill makes it worse. I know weight loss will help but walking is an issue so needed alternative exercise. Anyway, this seems like just the ticket. I took about an hour to assemble by myself, but I was super careful so slower than probably needed. Getting it out of the packaging was actually harder than assembly. I had a problem inserting the pull pin in the last step, holes didn't line up (probably because its on carpet). I solved this by removing the knob and loosening the bolt that holds the rail parts together. I was able to align holes and insert pin, then tightened up bolt and re-installed knob. Pin won't come out easily but i dont plan to have to fold it very often. My computer didn't have velcro on the battery area, and I found out the hard way that the batteries will fall out inside the pulley area (If this happens, lean rower on side so batteries fall where you can get them). After that adventure I used tape to hold in batteries. I am in low-average shape, and the lower tension on the rower works for me but plenty of room to increase as I improve. Very quiet. One thing I didn't consider is that the rower is basically on the floor, so you may want a chair close by if you have trouble getting up. So far I am pleased with the purchase"¦ will update if this changes.

I really like this rower. It's low impact very easy on the joints. I can go slow or faster and change tension sometimes I use little tension just to stretch my muscles. It's very safe to use. So glad I got this.

I didn't know if I'd like rowing, so I didn't want to spend money on a high-end rower like the concept2. I got this instead, while it was on a good sale.

Over the last year, I've spent at least 30min a day rowing while watching TV or movies. The exercise, combined with diet, and I have lost close to 100lbs and been able to keep it off.

However, almost exactly 1 year of using it, it suddenly broke. The internal flywheel no longer functions and is no longer covered by warranty. So I'll now be buying a high-end rower.

Pros:
- cheap
- effective
- good resistance
- not very loud
- foldable

Cons
- broke after 1 year of use
- the digital metrics are not super helpful. Would be nice if it calculated the strokes per minute for example.

I'm giving it 4 stars because it did what I expected. I'm disappointed that it broke after a year, but"¦ I also kind of expected that, given the price.

I'm thrilled that I ended up getting this rower. It's not feature-packed like some other expensive ones, but the more features on a product, the more likely it is to break. Don't even get me started on the stupid screens that they include on Pelotons and Nordic Tracks that will be obsolete in two years because of a software update.

Either way, this is sturdy, easy to put together (took 15 mins or so) and the hardware is even organized by what step in the instructions it corresponds to. The console connects to the free app which has loads of great workouts and provides you with more info than the console alone.

The ONLY thing I wish is that the calorie counter in the app could take the resistance level into account. Other than that, it's a great machine for the price.

Thank you