Hiring a rowing machine

TriedandTested · 13 Apr 2010 at 19:48

Good idea?

http://www.fitnessequipmenthire.co.uk/rowingmachine.asp

The Professional Concept 2 Rower is available there for £65 a month. Want to try before I buy and thought this would be a good way to do it.

Any tips or other ideas before I take the plunge?

BennyC · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:01

By try I'm guessing you mean more than just the once?

Otherwise it'd be obvious to just have an induction at your local gym and have a play on there. Might work out cheaper to do this, or even join for a month depending on rates. Though having to get there etc etc

Seems like a good idea though, if you don't like it you'll save yourself a fair bit of cash.

Is there no 'trial' period or satisfaction return clause/offer?

TriedandTested · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:02

Yes, more than once. Over the course of the month's rental I mean.

I've used one before and liked it, found it pretty demanding so want to see how I get on over a month.

Will check out other sellers for the trial period, ta.

Morba · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:12

That's a months gym membership at a premium chain gym. Surely that's a much better option?

TriedandTested · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:13

Morba said:
That's a months gym membership at a premium chain gym. Surely that's a much better option?

Possibly, but I'm just thinking this would be more convenient (i.e. in the house).

BennyC · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:15

You might find another peice of CV equipment you prefer?

Though I think a rower would be the peice I brought, if I were to ever buy one.

TriedandTested · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:24

BennyC said:
You might find another peice of CV equipment you prefer?

Though I think a rower would be the peice I brought, if I were to ever buy one.

Cross Trainer? Didn't like that when I tried it at a gym - felt odd. Preference is the rower though.

BennyC · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:30

Imo the rower is one of, if not the best, CV workout someone can have (whilst using equipment as an aid). Big fan of circuits

HIIT on the rower is awesome :cool:

Provided you use correct form you should see yourself on the path to some pain/injury free achievements.

Skillmister · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:51

I feel like dieing after 5 minutes going hard on a rower, dont get that feeling on any other CV equipment really

TriedandTested · 13 Apr 2010 at 20:58

BennyC said:
Imo the rower is one of, if not the best, CV workout someone can have (whilst using equipment as an aid). Big fan of circuits

HIIT on the rower is awesome

Provided you use correct form you should see yourself on the path to some pain/injury free achievements.

Great. What I wanted to hear really. Might go for a month's rental and then look in to a purchase if all goes well. Will also make sure my form is correct.

Thanks.

Randomface74 · 13 Apr 2010 at 21:56

I've got a rowing machine (looks identical to the air rower on that site) and I don't particularly use it. If you're anywhere near Oxford and willing to collect I could give you a good price on it.

platypus · 14 Apr 2010 at 10:10

Dunno why you'd rent one for the house rather then getting a gym membership.

I would however buy one, and probably will when we move to a bigger house.