Im thinking about buying a rowing machine. Do you think its a good way to get fit. I'm not a running kind of guy anymore. I would rather get on my mountain bike than sit in a gym on an exercise bike.

The price quoted on promo at homepro is 26k. It a lot of coin but could be good for cardio fitness in the coming years. Im too lazy to travel to a gym...

What do you think?

I think a home rowing machine is an excellent choice. For 26K in Thailand you're not going to get an excellent one, but I've got that level of rowing machine and I am very happy with it, and have been using it regularly for many years. You get aerobics and also some degree of overall strength training. A big caveat with rowers though is proper form and the risk of LOWER BACK injury. If you already have lower back pain, that could be a problem.

Over the years I've had a home treadmill (a good one actually), elliptical machine, and an exercise bike. The rower is the best but I also like elliptical machines.

Edited October 1, 201510 yr by Jingthing

Rowing machine = excellent workout.

Personally I wouldn't buy a cheap machine though.

Rowing machine = excellent workout.

Personally I wouldn't buy a cheap machine though.

A really good one costs a fortune here though. You can get utility from a lower cost machine. Obviously not ideal though.

the more expensive brand at robinsons is 36k. Is it worth another 10k?

the more expensive brand at robinsons is 36k. Is it worth another 10k?

Hard to say just based on retail price.

I think a real high quality one would be closer to 100k in Thailand.

Edited October 1, 201510 yr by Jingthing

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Mate of mine recently bought a brand new Concept 2 rower for 56k bht so there are bargains to be had.

Rowing machine = excellent workout.

Personally I wouldn't buy a cheap machine though.

A really good one costs a fortune here though. You can get utility from a lower cost machine. Obviously not ideal though.

I imported a concept model d for 55k or so (when the dollar was lower). Still serves me quite good. But I see its a big investment. I have a lot of quality gym equipment and it has cost me. However you have to look at it as a long term investment.

A rower will almost never break and does not require much maintenance. However you have to be sure if you are the right person for a home gym. There are countless of machines gathering dust.

In my 8 years here I have always used my home gym and I think that at 30k per year or so I am now break even with all the stuff I bought (maybe not)

Mate of mine recently bought a brand new Concept 2 rower for 56k bht so there are bargains to be had.

Concept is the gold standard for rowers got one too.. great if you can spare the money.

Mate of mine recently bought a brand new Concept 2 rower for 56k bht so there are bargains to be had.

Concept is the gold standard for rowers got one too.. great if you can spare the money.

Another vote for the Concept 2 machine. Use one and like it alot.

If you are not sure about it, maybe you could go to a gym that has one and get a one day pass.

I think that rowing machines are a great overall body workout and dont have the pounding of running, for example.