Resistance is the act of withstanding an opposite force or pressure. The more resistance your body encounters while exercising, the harder it has to work. And the harder your body works, the more calories you burn and the stronger you get. There are different ways to create resistance, and one way is by using magnets. The level of resistance is determined by the distance between the magnets and the flywheel inside the rowing machine.

Generally speaking, the more levels of resistance rowing machines offer, the better the machine. This is good for you and your workout as you’ll have more control over how effective your exercise will be.

Because magnetic resistance rowing machines don’t have many moving parts, they are very quiet when you’re using them, which is nice if you want to watch tv while you exercise. They are also very smooth and even though you are simulating a rowing motion, you’re not going to feel like you’re really in a boat or on water- you’ll have to use your imagination for that! Another great feature of magnetic rowing machines is that they require very little maintenance. They also tend to be smaller and more compact than other types of rowers, so they’re easier to move around your house or apartment and require less storage space. However, as you shop around and compare features, don’t necessarily disqualify a heavier home rowing machine from your short list. With magnetic rowers, the heavier the flywheel is, the smoother the operation will be. In this case, make sure it has rollers on it so you can wheel it around out of your way when you’re not exercising.

With an air rowing machine, the resistance is provided by air, of course.  The movement of the flywheel is limited by “dampening” its ability to spin, thereby creating the resistance you need for your workout. Air rowers tend to be noisier than magnetic rowing machines, and resistance is controlled by the speed of your stroke. The faster you row, the more resistance you encounter. Some models even come with accessories that simulate the sensation of actually rowing on water. Like magnetic rowing machines, this exercise equipment requires little maintenance.

The flywheel mechanism of a water rowing machine sits in a tank of water. The water creates resistance much like the magnets or air in other types of rowers.  But, unlike other types of rowers, the stroke is smooth all the way through, which makes these rowing machines a favorite among fitness enthusiasts. These indoor rowing machines are quiet, except for the swishing noise of the water in the tank. That water needs to be changed periodically- other than that, these rowing machines need little maintenance. Water rowers are usually more expensive than the other types of rowers and they also require more storage space as they tend to be larger as well.

A hydraulic rowing machine creates its resistance via pistons, instead of a flywheel. While this tends to make them more affordable than magnetic, air, or water rowing machines, the smoothness, comfort, and quality of exercise isn’t quite as good. With that said, hydraulic rowing machines are usually smaller than other types of rowers (and often foldable) and fairly quiet. But they also require more maintenance than other types.

If you’re considering the addition of a rowing machine to your home workout regimen, be sure to take into account the maintenance and space requirements, noise level, smoothness and ease of operation, and the ability to vary your workouts to stay motivated. After all, you don’t want to buy one and then end up not using it. Take some time to learn about the features and types available so that you get more for your money.

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