Rowing Machines
Rowing Machines
A rowing machine is one of the most efficient pieces of home cardio you can own, working around 85% of your muscles in a single low-impact movement. Whether you want the natural feel of water, the responsiveness of air or a quiet magnetic rower that folds away, this is your starting point. Every machine below is scored with FitRank, our editorial rating out of 5.
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Water Rowing Machines →
Natural, swooshing resistance that scales with effort and feels closest to rowing a real boat.
Air Rowing Machines →
Responsive, effort-scaling resistance, the gym-style choice for interval training.
Folding & Magnetic Rowing Machines →
Quiet, compact rowers that fold away, ideal for flats and small spaces.
Cheap Rowing Machines →
The best budget rowers worth buying, all under £350.
Which resistance type is right for you?
The biggest decision when buying a rower is the resistance type, because it shapes the feel, the noise and the price.
Air rowers use a fan, so resistance rises the harder you pull. They feel the most like a real boat and suit interval training, but they are the loudest. See our air rowing machines guide.
Water rowers use a water tank for a smooth, progressive catch and a soft swooshing sound, and many double as furniture. They are premium but lovely to use. See our water rowing machines guide.
Magnetic rowers set resistance by level rather than effort, which makes them near-silent and easy to fold, the right choice for quiet homes and small spaces. See our folding and magnetic rowing machines guide.
All our rower reviews
In-depth reviews of every rower we cover, grouped by brand. For brands with a range, the brand name links to a full comparison.
