Stamina 1205 Precision Rower Review

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Rowing is one of the best forms of exercise that can be done at home because it incorporates muscles from the entire body. While treadmills work only the lower body, a rowing machine requires you to use your arms and legs as well as the core of the body to carry out every movement. It also doesn't put the pressure and tension on muscles and joints that is applied when walking on a treadmill.

Rowing is obviously a great form of exercise, but there is another thing that makes the
Stamina 1205 precision rowing machine stand out in the home fitness market today: affordability. This Stamina rower retails around $300, but can often be found online for less than $200. That makes it more effective as well as more affordable than a treadmill for any home.

Let's take a closer look at this Stamina rowing machine . . .

Stamina 1205 Precision Rower

Key Features

Deluxe ball-bearing rolling system

Hydraulic cylinder action; tension can be adjusted

Exercise monitor tracks speed, distance, and strokes

Comfortable, padded seat and pivoting footplates

Compact dimensions for easy storage when not in use

Steel frame built to withstand frequent use

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Stamina 1205 Precision Rower Review

Stamina 1205 Advantages

The Stamina 1205 Precision Rowing Machine is rather simple in design, but it was intended to be a space saving model. In that effort it succeeds, measuring just 32.5 x 48 inches. This is big enough for most users to take a roomy ride that is comfortable, but it is also small enough that it won't take up a ton of room in the home. Since a rower sits down lower to the ground they take up a lot less space than most other types of home fitness equipment anyway.

The ball bearing rolling design is another big advantage. From the starting position to the very last stroke, the body is pulled up and down the track in smooth, easy motions. This system also cuts down on the noise the machine makes and ensures that nothing breaks or bends too easily.

The ability to adjust the amount of tension produced by the machine is another advantage to using the Stamina 1205 Precision rowing machine. You can start out wherever your current fitness level may be and then increase tension as you develop more lean muscle mass and start to get stronger.

Different users can also adjust to different levels of tension, so this is a versatile
machine that will work for more than one user in a residential setting.

Stamina 1205 Rowing Machine Disadvantages

There are always disadvantages to lower priced home fitness equipment. You have to keep in mind what you are paying for and use the Stamina 1205 with care, caution and reason. Users who are higher in weight should consider going to a higher end model with a stronger frame, since lower end rowers in general will not be as strong.

If you are going to put in long, intense workouts you may also get more life out of a higher priced rowing machine. Just make sure to look for all of the features you find on the Stamina 1205: quiet, smoother operations and a reasonably sized design, all covered by a decent warranty.

Stamina 1205 Precision Rower Review - Consumer Feedback

What Consumers Like:

- Quiet rowing action

- Sturdy frame that does not rock during use

- Comfortable seat ideal for extended workout sessions

What Consumers Don't Like:

- Some users found the assembly instructions difficult to follow

- Hydraulics don't stand up over time for intense rowing activity

- Exercise monitor provides limited workout data

Stamina 1205 Precision Rowing Machine - Features/Specifications

- Precision extruded aluminum beam

- Deluxe ball bearing roller system

- Smooth hydraulic cylinder action

- Adjustable tension controls

- Single button monitor shows speed, distance, time, row count, calories burned, and iles rowed

- Comfortable, thick padded seat

- Pivoting foot plates for added comfort

- Assembled size: 48" long x 32.5" wide x 27.75" high

- Product Weight: 47 lbs

Warranty Details

With this Stamina rowing machine, you'll get the level of warranty coverage to be expected at this price point: 5 years of coverage on the frame, and 90 days on parts.

Stamina Rowing Machine - Review Summary

For a lower end rowing machine, the Stamina 1205 precision rower does offer good quality and a fair warranty. Users who aren't too heavy will get a lot of low to moderate intensity workouts on the machine without any problems. It is comfortable, quiet, and a good value for the price for lighter rowing activity. Recommended.

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