HouseFit Rowing Machine 350LB Weight Capacity for Home use with Big LCD Monitor Water Row Machine, Tablet Holder and Comfortable Seat Cushion

My first impressions after setting this up is that it is a solid machine. I was looking for a rowing machine that was built to last. After doing a little research it was recommended to get something rated for 300 lbs. or more. This one caught my eye. The price was right, looked solid plus was more compact then most.At this price-point I knew the electronics would be basic but that was what I was wanted. With a little modification (adding a some rubber spacers) it can hold a iPad securely. There are plenty of YouTube videos for rowing.The rower came earlier than expected. It was boxed well, no issues found. The assembly was pretty straight forward, took about 30-40 minutes to put it together. I was able to slap it together myself but having an extra set of hands may be useful.The only minor issues I can see are the velcro foot straps (they are a little cheap) and I wish the LCD display would hold a tablet a little snugger. Those are minor and can be resolved.Overall I am very happy with the purchase and would recommend this rower to someone that wants something basic yet solid.

purchased this unit to replaced a faulty Genki chinese wooden version that was faulty. the reviews seems to indicate that this unit was the good choice for the $$$. arrived quickly and whilst assemblying the quality of the build was impressive.The unit doesn’t have a lot of resistance though and not sure if this is normal. It does offer a workout but need to row for quite sometime before you start to feel itThe build quality is superior to the previous unit I purchased

I received my HouseFit water rowing machine about two weeks ago and so far I am very pleased. I was completely inexperienced with rowing and just looking to get started. And I am very happy that I chose this one. It was well packaged and assembly was super easy. If you can use an Allen wrench you'll manage just fine, took 15 minutes tops. It seems sturdy and well built. Looks great and I love that it folds up and rolls in to the corner for easy storage. Came with funnel and pump and first dose of water treatment tablet for the tank (not sure if that is mentioned in the Amazon listing details). Some other reviews mentioned the digital monitor/display and the related app as a disappointment. So far both have worked great for me. No issues connecting or setting up the app. I suppose the monitor is basic. But if I wanted more features or more precision I would have paid 6x-7x the price for one of the Peloton style rowing machines. But I am glad that I did not. The HouseFit rower is perfect for what I wanted.Only reason I did not give 5 stars is the foot straps are not the best, I struggle to keep them secure. And the foot holsters are a little small or a weird shape. Not easy to get my shoes in, but I make it work and its a minor complaint.

Easy to build. Feels sturdy. I was looking for something that could be stored in the smallest footprint possible. This one tips right up into a corner or against a wall without any complicated folding in about a 2x2 foot space. I also like the little lip that holds iPads and phones. It's placed above the rowing handle (not sure why some have it placed below--makes no sense) and my iPad fits pretty securely in it. That being said, the monitor (operation and info) is kind of a headscratcher, but I'm usually watching TV on my iPad anyway, so I don't look at it much. The resistance settings offer a great range for me and as advertised, it's super quiet. However, like some other reviewers, I found the foot straps a bit wonky. I ended up installing them "backwards" so I could pull the straps out instead of in to tighten. They're clearly not meant to be used that way and I might end up wearing the straps out sooner, but it's worth it to me. Overall, great price for all the features I was looking for.

Update more than a year later:I still love this rower and still agree with everything I previously wrote. Some things I have found in the last year:• I have used old washcloths and some rubber bands to give the handles more padding because I was getting blisters, and for good measure I also wear my weight gloves.• I sprayed some WD40 on the track once to cut down on some squeaking.• It’s extremely easy to move. I keep it stored upright in a corner, and all I do is pull it back a bit, roll it around a corner (on carpet) and lay it down. Simple, no excuses not to use it. It is a bit heavy but not unmanageable at all. The computer folds down and that really helps it fit better into its storage area.• I had some back pain but learned the issue was my form, not the machine. It's performed perfectly and improved form has helped my back.• I rarely pay attention to the data screen anymore since starting the Holofit program on my VR headset, but I have noticed the data on the screen and the data tracked by the headset can be very different.The reason I'm writing this update has only become clear to me recently. I've gone from using it sporadically to using it daily (thanks Holofit!) and my rowing has improved. As I improve, the machine isn't quite meeting my increased demand. The biggest issue I have, and what will probably drive me to eventually buy a different rower, is that the handlebar is roughly right above your feet. This means that the extension available to you on the catch (when your knees are bent and you are forward on the machine) is limited. I've reached a point where I would like to lean forward a bit and extend more in the catch position without scrunching myself onto the front handlebar. This just isn't possible with this compact design. If you look at more expensive rowers, they are much longer and the handlebars rest much farther forward than your feet, giving you that extra room.To be clear, this is no fault of the rower - it is meant to be a lower cost, entry-level rower, and it does that perfectly. I've just leveled up enough that I'm starting to need a little more out of my machine, which I think means that this rower has done its job. So if you're an entry-level newbie rower who doesn't want to spend $1k on a Concept 2, this is a great choice. Just know that one day you might need a little more.Original review:If I wasn’t going to use my treadmill during quarantine, then I’m not going to use it at all. It was time to do something else for at-home fitness, and I discovered a few years ago that I really love rowing. With the pandemic and the gym closed, I started looking around for a home rower. I settled on this one after doing a lot of research.Why I picked this rower:• Good price• Good reviews• High weight limit as we are both heavier. My husband, who is over 300 lbs, tried it and was surprised how sturdy it felt.• The magnetic type of rower is the quietest, and I knew I’d be using it in the early morning in the room next to my sleeping husband. Having used it a few times now, it is indeed extremely quiet and does not wake him.• We are in a third floor apartment with neighbors below us. The treadmill always had an impact on the floor, so I was always uncomfortable using it above their heads. This has no impact and does not affect any neighbors. I don’t feel bad about using it in the early morning before work.• It does not fold, it stands upright. This is a small thing, but when it comes to using home fitness equipment, it has to be easy to set up. The old treadmill had to be moved out of its storage place, unfolded, and I had to crawl under the TV stand to plug it in. If you’re looking for an excuse not to work out, this was a good one, and so I’d end up not using it. With the rower there’s no plugging it in and no unfolding, I just lay it down from its storage area and use it right there. It is easy to stand up, but it is heavier than I expected (heavier than folding up the treadmill deck). Other rowers had a folding option, and you’d have to do a small re-assembly to use it. I was worried this would give me another excuse not to use it like the treadmill.• A silly thing, but the design looks modern and different than other rowers (the back legs especially). The back feet and the support in the middle are adjustable to your floor, which is nice.• Some reviews complained about the large foot rests, but I saw this as a bonus since my husband has wide feet.• It has wheels for easy moving.• Takes up less storage space than the old treadmill.It arrived a full 3 days earlier than expected. It was well packaged and easy to get out of the packaging. I did assembly by myself with no problem at all. Instructions were reasonable and all bolts and tools were included. I did use a better screwdriver of my own just for ease of use. I was pleasantly surprised at how sturdy it feels. It’s more solid than I had expected. My iPad fits snugly onto the phone rest and does not shift during use. It is a very smooth, solid, quiet motion.Could be improved:• Seat padding. I’ll probably make a pad myself. It’s nice and wide, though.• Hand grip padding is just OK. Better than nothing. I’ll probably add pads myself or wear my weight gloves.• The computer plastic feels cheap, and for some reason has one button in the middle with 4 decorative buttons around it. It works just fine though, and I like that it scans through the different analytics.• The Velcro straps around the feet close inwards, towards the machine. This makes it harder to strap closed because you’re squeezing your hand between the foot rest and the machine. A small issue, but I may try to flip the Velcro around so it closes to the outside of the machine.• Another small issue, but the plastic cover at the end of the rail was really hard to screw on. The screws did not want to find the metal holes to attach the cover to the rail end. This was the hardest part of assembly (which isn’t saying much).Overall, a good purchase, especially for the price, and so far pleased with it. Recommend.