The best type of exercise is the one you enjoy. There is nothing worse than getting into that boring routine and walking endlessly for what seems like an eternity. Also, a treadmill workout is primarily for the lower body, which means you have to find another way to work your upper body. This, in turn, may take more time than you are willing or able to spend. The solution? Find a machine that works your entire body. Once the piece of fitness equipment that does this quite well is the rower. Read on for an affordable machine: the Beny Sports V-fit AR1 Artemis II Air Rower.
General rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Key Features:
Styled after gym rowers that can cost hundreds more, this fitness equipment is designed with a fully enclosed air resistance system. Although it works the whole body, a row like the V-fit AR1 especially works the back, shoulders and arms. Using a rower also provides cardiovascular benefits. Equipped with a strong aluminum rowing rail, the machine folds flat for easy storage. The padded seat is large, comfortable, and mounted on a smooth, durable roller mechanism. Featuring a gym-style chain rowing action, the AR1 offers a fluid motion, but has no adjustable resistance. The 7kg balanced flywheel is made of cast iron. The foot straps are adjustable.
Price:
Around £250.00
Product description:
Unlike most rowing and fitness equipment in its class, the AR1 carries the SGS-GS TUV mark, which is a well-known and respected unbiased and voluntary product certification from Germany. Products so marked are tested and certified to comply with a strict German product safety law, the terms of which are accepted throughout the EU. The AR1 will support a maximum user weight of 115kg and weighs 19.5kg when fully assembled. It has an attractive chip-resistant white epoxy powder coat finish. Equipped with transport wheels on the front frame end caps, the paddle is easy to move and reposition. It also has rear frame support caps that sit flat. Rowing action is single/sculling. The row arm is a 25mm bar with high density foam padded grips.
Product specifications:
The elongated tubular steel main frame components measure 80mm x 40mm and 50mm x 25mm. The elongated row rail measures 115mm x 50mm. The assembled oar measures 44cm x 74cm x 212cm. The AR1 is designed for home use by Beny Sports, a company that holds over 10 design patents and whose entire product range meets strict European safety standards. Beny Sports innovative products are sold in most countries in Western Europe, the United States and South America. The AR1 can be found in department stores, specialty stores, mail order catalogs, and hypermarkets.
conclusion
When shopping for fitness equipment like an entry-level air rower, the Beny Sports lineup deserves a serious look. It offers an optimal blend of affordability and functionality for those on a budget who are just embarking on a fitness program.