Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5801 Magnetic Rower
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Costs less than $300
- Weighs just 50 lbs
- Easy to store
- Good entry-level purchase to find out if you enjoy rowing for exercise
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What We Like...
- Costs less than $300
- Weighs just 50 lbs
- Easy to store
- Good entry-level purchase
- Folds for storage
What Needs Improvement...
- Shorter seat rail
- No preset workouts
- Lots of plastic parts
Product Summary
Looking for a small-space-friendly and budget-friendly rowing machine? Check out the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5801 Magnetic Rower, which features 16 levels of magnetic resistance and a comfortable seat for less than $300. In addition to its palatable price tag, this rower has a space-saving design with a slide rail length of just 43 inches and a total length of 77 inches (most rowers have a total length between 86 and 90 inches). This rower also folds up when not in use so you can store it out of the way.
Keep in mind that a shorter seat rail means this rower might not be a good fit for taller people, as they may not achieve full extension of the legs. Still, for the average person, this rower will get the job done.
The RW-5801 has a basic LCD display that tracks time, calories, and distance. It also has a device holder so you can stream your favorite rowing workouts on different apps or YouTube.
Specs
| Display | Basic LCD display + device holder |
|---|---|
| Weight Capacity | 285 lbs |
| Programming | None built in |
| Product Weight | 50 lbs |
| Resistance Type | Magnetic |
| Dimensions | 77” L x 23” W x 22.5” H |
Summary
The Sunny Health and Fitness SF-RW5801 is an inexpensive magnetic rower and a good "starter" rowing machine to find out if you enjoy it for exercise.
