- Commercial-grade, folding rowing machine with 16 levels of magnetic resistance
- 15 preset programs and 4 heart rate control programs compatible with Polar HRM products
- Ergonomically designed seat and handles; angled footrests with pivoting heel supports
- Measures 92 x 19 x 36 inches unfolded; 600-pound weight capacity
- Warranty: 5 years parts/1 year labor for residential; 2 years parts/1 year labor for light commercial; 1 year parts for full commercial
Product Description
The Lifecore R100 Rower is the best rower on the market today. It’s the only commercial-grade rower utilizing both air and Electronic Brake System technology. This unique design makes the R100 perfect for the novice exerciser or the competitive athlete wanting to take their training to the next level. All this combined with the best warranty in the industry makes the R100 the only choice in rowing machines. R100 features include: 15 challenging programs; Heart … More >>
Lifecore R100 Commercial Rowing Machine
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#1 by Light Pebble on May 23, 2010 - 10:55 am
I tried the R100 vs. the Concept 2 in a store. The R100 is much louder than the Concept 2. It has more fan noise.
The Concept 2 has a reputation of being very noisy. But they’ve quieted it down a lot. If you’ve tried a Concept 2 in a gym and thought it was a noisy beast, you probably tried an older one, or they weren’t oiling the chain.
I’ve worked out a lot on different rowing machines. If you want an intense aerobic workout, to breathe hard like you were running up a hill – go for a Concept 2 or maybe a water rowing machine. Air/water resistance is much better for intense workouts, because it firms up under a kick much more than magnetic resistance. So you can kick hard on it and put out a lot of power. Putting out a lot of power = raising your heart rate = burning calories fast.
If you want less intense workouts, like for weight loss, or you need a machine that’s very gentle on your joints, a magnetic rower might be fine.
The R100 is an air/magnetic hybrid. I got the R100’s little sister, the R900. After months of intense workouts I could no longer get my heart rate over 145 on the R900. I easily get my heart rate to 165/170 on the Concept 2.
The R100 has the same resistance as the R900, except with a little air resistance added in. The little bit of air resistance would help to get an intense workout. But you might still end up having the same problem I did.
If you’re athletic, go for what you know will be a good workout – the Concept 2. Or maybe water rowing machines.
I also wondered, dealing with Lifecore Fitness, about the quality of the company. They had false advertising about the R900 on their website for a long time. I got my R900 broken and the replacement I got was slightly damaged, and a part broke after a few months of using it. The R100 is probably no better built and no better shipped.
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by Porter on May 23, 2010 - 12:42 pm
I’m very happy with this product and was impressed with the quality of it’s build. I have had it a couple weeks now and haven’t found anything I don’t like about it.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Alfonso Moretti on May 23, 2010 - 2:32 pm
I purchased the R100 a few weeks ago after spending many hours researching various rowers and reading all available reviews of all the popular top of the line brands…excluding water rowers. After using it for the first time, I was nothing short of astonished at its performance. I have been working out for more years than I care to mention and have used practically all the equipment in Golds Gym as well as several other gyms. As far as rowers are concerned, nothing, and mean nothing, comes close to this machine. It is extremely well constructed, in fact it’s built like the Rock of Gibralta. It’s great looking, smooth as silk to use, very very quite (compared to other rowers), has an extemely accurate heart rate monitor (I have two different types and they stay with a heartbeat or so of one another),and was very easy to set up. The programs allow the workout to remain interesting and the adjustable resistance can be made as challenging as you wish. Yes, it’ll cost you a few hundred bucks more than the popular gym brands, but belive me, it’s worth every cent. If you are an avid exercise enthusiast, and plan to use the machine frequently, take my advise and give this machine a shot… it’s worth the investment and you won’t be sorry.. by the way, it has a great display. I really can’t comment on how well it will “hold up” over time but I expect to use it for many years.
If forced to mention a “negative”, I would say the only one I can think of is that the mat that came with the machine is to short to go under all 4 legs… a nit I know, but I did say “if I was forced”…
One more thing, in the interest of “full disclosure”, I did come across a few negative reviews concerning the r100 relative to “noise”, “inaccurate heart rate readings” etc. I’m at a loss to explain them unless the machine fell of the truck prior to being delivered..
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Timo on May 23, 2010 - 2:42 pm
After three weeks of using Lifecore R100 I am very satisfied with the product. The quality and attention to details is very good and it is designed to heavy use. The delivery was faster than promised. Good job.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by David Bailey on May 23, 2010 - 5:01 pm
Very satisfied with the Lifecore R100 after using it for two weeks.
Extremely quiet and very easy to assemble.
Works perfectly with my Polar heart rate monitor (and matches the heart rate shown on my Polar watch).
I honestly cannot think of anything negative to say about this at all!
Rating: 5 / 5