I purchased this product after learning that I have some arthritis in my knee, shifting my ability to fully flex in weight bearing postures. My research included a small amount of online information and a great deal of discussion with my son who is an exercise enthusiast and so I chose the hydraulic row & ride over the bands so that I could have a smoother experience through the joint. I've used it daily x 1 week and have already developed opinions -
Arrival and Assembly - The box was light enough for me to manage alone, though a little awkward due to size. The product arrived with clear instructions and all tools needed for assembly were included. Small pieces were shipped on a card where they were divided to let you know which pieces were for Step 1, which were for Step 2, etc. It very easy to follow BUT you need 2 people to streamline the process. In total, it took about 40 minutes.
Use - I go onto You Tube where Sunny Health and Fitness has videos to guide you through routines. To Date, I've completed a few of the routines for beginners without difficulty. Each workout is about 10 minutes and could be done in street clothes if you didn't want to change. There is something about the cover on the seat that catches some of my workout wear and so I'm considering a cover, but it's not a dealbreaker. The handles are comfortable to grip and there are several places to position your arms to shift the upper body workout. The foot pedals could be nicer - but I also paid under $200 for a piece of equipment that I'll actually use so it's probably a fair trade off.
Space - For now, I have this in my living room facing my television. As I get more accustomed to the workouts, I could probably just open You Tube on my phone and do away with the video guidance. That would allow me more flexibility. I did not purchase the $50 floor pad. Instead, I used an old yoga mat that I'd kept when I upgraded. It's not a heavy piece of equipment and, so far, I'm not concerned.
The actual Workout - All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase. I was in the "but is it something I'll actually use" family and I'm finding it easy, effective, and kind of fun. I can feel my muscles working and, when I need a different resistance level, can easily adjust the dial to shift. The workouts target multiple body parts (lower and upper) and the guidance enables me to target specific muscles. Once I'm used to it enough to move into the longer workouts, I have no doubt that I'll be able to extend the use of the equipment to be even more worthwhile.
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 Pounds |
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| Display Type | LCD |
| Handle Type | Fixed Handle |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 12 |
| Power Source | Non-Electric |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 47 x 12.75 x 7 inches |
| Package Weight | 19.94 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 44.5 x 21.5 x 46 inches |
| Brand Name | Sunny Health & Fitness |
| Warranty Description | 1 year structural frame / 180 days other parts and components |
| Model Name | Row-N-Ride PRO™ Squat Assist Trainer, 300 LB. Capacity |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Sunny Health & Fitness |
| Part Number | SF-A020052 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Style | Row-N-Ride PRO® |
| Included Components | 1 AA Battery, User Manual, Assembly hardware & tools, Exercise Meter, Row-N-Ride PRO® Trainer |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
