The Tunturi Rowing Machine

If you are interested in the Tunturi Rowing Machine, then it’s important that you know that this is a magnetic resistance rowing machine. Basically when you choose a rowing machine, it should largely be dependent on the type of resistance that the machine provides.

There are 4 categories of rowing machines, divided according to the type of resistance the machine provides. We will not go into detail about the types of resistance there are, and if you want to find out more, please visit the rowing exercise equipment page.

So back to this particular fitness rower… What are people saying about it and what is there to like about it?

The Tunturi Fitness Rower is a magnetic rowing machine which means that it is the most silent type of rowing machine to use. The stroke motion is incredibly smooth and it is a very fluid rowing machine. The seat is very comfortable to sit on and the motion of the seat moving up and down the rail as you carry out the rowing action makes you feel like you are gliding.

This is because the Tunturi Rower, unlike other rowing machines, has a double rail onto which the seat is attached. This brand of machine also has a very high tech stats counter which is able to record heart rate, time, distance, stroke rate, calories burned and resistance level. This performance monitor is easy to read since the digital numbers are large and clear.

Of course we wouldn’t be real if we didn’t tell you the downside of the machine, and it’s important that you are aware of this too. There is no point in spending all that money on a fitness rowing machine only to find it’s not your dream elliptical machine or the same one that you used at the gym!

If you have been to a gym before and used the rowing machines there, then you would have used a Concept ii rower. These are the leading commercial rowing machines simply because they are so tough and work on the air resistance rowing machine method.

The thing with the Tunturi is that the rowing stroke does not resemble that of water rowing. The resistance is the same throughout the stroke. For ex rowers or rowers in the off season, they want a machine that resembles the exact feeling of rowing, so that they can improve on technique and performance.

Are you after rower fitness equipment that will give you the same feeling as rowing on the water? If so, then this brand is not for you.

Anyone who has rowed before knows that the resistance caused by the water is different throughout the stroke and that is why most rowers prefer the concept 2 rowing machine. The resistance increases as stroke rate increases.

Another thing with Tunturi that might take your breath away is the price. They range from about $900 to $2000. And if you are going to be spending that amount of money then you might as well compare this brand to LifeCore, BodyCraft or Kettler Rowing Machine too, since they are often cheaper but still provide a similar quality of resistance training exercise and have magnetic resistance rowers for sale too.

So if you are new to the industry of rowing machines then it important to find out all you can about fitness rowing equipment and the reasons why people buy some models compared to others. The most important factor that one must take into account when choosing a rowing machine is the type of resistance it offers.

However for some customers the performance monitor and fancy gadgets that come with the machine are the highlight. For others, it is the additional functions that the machine has that will enable you to do other exercises besides rowing. At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference.

With the Tunturi Rowing Machine you can’t really go wrong. They are a leading brand and offer a 3 year life time warranty on most of their products. The quality is superior and many customers buy this brand of rower rowing equipment for the own personal home gyms.

Tunturi is a name brand, and competes closely with Kettler, BodyCraft, WaterRower and Concept ii Rower Machines.

If you want my personal opinion on my personal favorite, then please go to the best rowing machine page to read more there.

Below is a Video from You Tube about the rowing Technique. It is an animated version with clear explanations. Really good for novice rowers using this elliptical machine for the first time.