Comparison Hop-Sport HS-060R vs Reebok GR Rower

The weight of the flywheel affects the stroke length of the rowing machine handles. The higher the weight, the more the machine can provide a higher degree of load.

Rowing machines can work with varying degrees of load. Depending on the model, the equipment can counteract the athlete's efforts both in a wide range of values (the possibility of fine-tuning the load is implied) and in the mode of stepwise load creation. The widest range of loads is created by rowing machines with an electromagnetic load system (see paragraph "Load system").

The exercise machine is equipped with a foldable frame which can be easily folded to a compact size. This makes the storage process more convenient since the foldable design allows you to significantly reduce the dimensions of the rowing machine. Note that the folding type of construction does not reduce the rigidity of the frame of the rowing machine. Folding does not require much effort or a special tool, the process takes only a couple of minutes.

Transport rollers allow the rowing machine to be easily manoeuvred around the gym until the most suitable location for the equipment is determined. When the optimal place for installing the rowing machine is found, the wheelbase is replaced by fixed stops, that is, the rigid legs of the machine's frame.

With this mechanism, you can install the rowing machine in a perfectly flat horizontal plane, even if the floor of the gym has an uneven surface. The design of the machine has height-adjustable supports. Usually, the rowing machine is placed on 4 supports. Height adjustment is carried out manually using an open-end wrench or a special clamping nut with a handle. The accuracy of the level of compliance with the horizontal plane of the machine is checked using the bubble level (by the way, the bubble level can be built into the frame of the machine).

Training programs allow the athlete to purposefully carry out loads on certain muscle groups. The most common types of programs are muscle strength training (the machine creates an optimal load to quickly and effectively strengthen the main muscle groups), cardiovascular training (the machine creates loads that can effectively strengthen the athlete’s cardiovascular system), training to increase the tone of the body, etc.

— Mains. For the full-fledged operation of the rowing machine, a regular connection to a household electrical grid with standard parameters of 230 (V) and 50 (Hz) is required. Such machines do not depend on replaceable batteries; their cost, in comparison with other types of power supply, is low, and the power of the mains is quite enough even for electromagnetic load systems.

— Battery. The uninterrupted operation of the machine is ensured by the rechargeable battery, which is supplied with the training equipment. Most often, the battery is located under the cover of the machine. To charge the battery, you need to connect the machine to a household electrical outlet. Usually, one battery charge is enough for 10-12 hours of continuous operation of the rowing machine.

The country from which the product brand originates. The brand in this case can be described as a general designation by which the goods of a particular manufacturer are known in the market. The country of its origin does not always coincide with the actual place of production of the product: to reduce the cost of production, many modern companies transfer it to other countries. It is quite normal for products, for example, of an American or German brand, to be made in Taiwan or Turkey. Contrary to popular belief, this in itself does not lead to a decrease in the quality of the goods — it all depends on how carefully the brand owner controls the production. And many companies, especially large and famous, monitor the quality very zealously — after all, their reputation depends on it.

The dimensions of the equipment in the assembled and ready-to-work state. It is important to note that more space is needed for the comfortable and proper operation of the rowing machine.