The fitness equipment you choose can have a profound effect on the success of your exercise program. Make an ill-considered decision and you will most likely use the equipment less than you should, or not at all. Exercise equipment can also be quite expensive, so be sure to look at a wide range of machines with an open mind. Often times, people who think they’ve settled on an elliptical or a treadmill change their minds when looking at other types of machines, specifically rowers. In that spirit, we would like to provide a brief review of the Johnson W8000 air rowing machine.

Fitness Equipment – Key Features of the Johnson W8000 Air Row

This is a premium rower with an excellent simulation of true rowing motion. One of the key factors in this fidelity of movement is the sliding distance of the seat, which has been carefully designed to correspond to actual rowing movements. The seat slides on a durable, lightweight aluminum rail, giving you a true “on the water” feeling. Another important feature is that the design of the seat has been developed to accommodate uses of all body sizes and ages. For about £ 900, you get a stylish and reliable rowing machine with cutting edge features and functions. The W8000 is a low maintenance rowing machine that does not require mains power.

Fitness equipment: more about the W8000 rowing machine

The W8000 console screen is extra large for great visibility of the quality LCD screen. The readings keep you informed and motivated, providing very important information about your training. The console records time, distance, beats per minute, strokes, calories, watts, and heart rate. There are 3 program modes: training, manual and race. Heart rate is measured by a built-in receiver. The resistance comes from the fan blade system and has a 12-level range for great flexibility and variety. The fan also provides a cooling breeze. This is a commercial grade machine so you can expect years of trouble free service. Mains power is not required, but batteries are required to power the console display. However, you should know that the W8000 does not fold down for storage. In the open position, it measures 269 x 51 x 102 cm (L x W x H). The rower weighs 41 kg and will support a maximum user weight of 160 kg. For mid-priced fitness equipment, the W8000 offers a desirable feature set.

Fitness equipment: benefits of using the Johnson W8000 air row

Air rowing offers the closest thing to a true rowing experience. Variable resistance makes a machine like the W8000 a suitable choice for users of any fitness level. Air rowers are superior to fluid-filled (hydraulic) rowers because hydraulic rowers often lack a smooth range of motion. Hydraulic rowers also tend to be heavy, and their resistance is sometimes not consistent from hit to hit like the W8000 is.

For high-quality fitness equipment, look no further than the Johnson W8000 Air Rower.