I purchased my Stamina ATS Air Rowing Machine from Mercantila. When my stamina arrived, it was quite a workout just putting it together. I was rather disappointed, as I thought I'd be receiving better quality for 300.00. The components were obviously very cheap. Nonetheless, I was optimistically hoping to get a great workout on the machine. I did get a great workout on the machine...for 3 weeks. Then one day I was using it, and the chain just exploded. The handle flew up in the air, and there were little pieces of metal all over the floor. Now, I'm not some Hercules or amazon. This was certainly not due to excessive force exerted on the machine. I'm just an out of shape 5' 5" woman. Mercantila was fabulous about it though. They paid to have it returned, and quickly refunded my money.
Supposing the "explosion" of my machine was a fluke, I still wouldn't recommend the Stamina ATS Air Rowing Machine. It was not very sturdy. After I'd been using it about 1.5 weeks, one of the bolts came off and hit the floor in the middle of a workout. When I tightened the bolt back on, it bent the metal. The machine has a pronounced "check" which bothered my shoulders (ironic, since I chose as air rower because it's supposed to be easier on a woman's shoulders than a piston rower) The seat was wobbly. The foot straps had to be tightened repeatedly throughout a workout. Oh, and the most ANNOYING part: every workout, within 5 minutes, one of the grips had slipped off the handle!!! And of course it would take 2-3 minutes to get it back on.
Bottom line: It's not a comfortable machine, and I think it could be downright dangerous for any kind of athlete. I'm a 5 foot 5 inch woman who's out of shape -- I can't imagine a muscular athlete using this thing without extreme irritation in the least, and possibly injury (due to the lack of sturdiness) at the most.
Product Description
Rowing is widely acknowledged as one of the best all-around fitnessactivities, and this super-sturdy air rowing machine from Stamina makes it morecomfortable and enjoyable than ever. The Stamina ATS is equipped with an oversizedchrome seat rail and metal pull-chain for extra strength and durability, along with amolded seat that's especially comfortable during long workouts. The rower is also easyto store, with a foldable steel frame and built-in casters that let you wheel it effortlesslyinto a closet or corner of the room. The rest of the time, the rower provides an efficientand effective low-impact workout that improves cardiovascular fitness while working allthe major muscle groups, including the back, legs, arms, abdominals, and buttocks.Rowing is particularly renowned for building a strong back, and is considered one of themost effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism.
Other details include a multifunction monitor that keeps you motivated and informedduring the workout, with such display features as distance, calories burned, speed, time,number of strokes, and strokes per minute; an efficient, smooth wind-fan resistancesystem; and an attractive chrome finish. The ATS rower measures 78 by 31.5 by 19.75inches (W x H x D) when fully assembled and 57.5 by 33.5 by 19.75 inches whenfolded. Weighing in at 80 pounds, the rower is also backed by a three-year warranty onthe frame and a 90-day warranty on all other parts.
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