Nowadays, people are getting more concerned about their health and fitness, from doing gym to dieting and eating healthy food. But not everyone has time always to take care of their health and go to the gym. So we have Rowing machine that works as your personal gym, it gives you full body exercise and even helps you maintain your fitness and give you a bit of muscle in the right places as well as keep your heart in good condition.
Body fitness means nothing if you get a sudden heart attack and drop dead right, so exercising in a rower is what you need to do cardio exercise, but usually rowing machines are so costly that you can’t always afford it and so we have Tunturi R30 cardio fit series to help you out with that problem. Tunturi is a well-known brand and its around for 90 years and bought us some great product over the years. Tunturi made very economical machines with simple control for the ease of all the users and with an affordable price tag.
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Features
Tunturi R30 cardio fit series has a no of features that appeals to the users and is very convenient for beginners or even casual users. With the affordable price of just $329.25 in amazon it garner any attention to itself and with feature like 8 different resistance level well we certainly have to say it surely doesn’t disappoint, It a rower for home use but the durable build of the rower is very appealing to users, So let’s take a look at its feature :
Frame construction
The Tunturi R30 cardio fit rower has fairly sturdy construction, it has a metallic surface frame, made of steel and aluminum parts, that all makes for a very strong build in itself, the steel tubing is used to make the front part which holds the resistance elements, rear stabilizer, etc. and the rail itself is made of aluminum. Though the remaining parts, like console and footrests, are made of ABS plastic.
It is also not very heavy, only amassing 26 Kg after being fully assembled, and thus it is easy to transport. You can easily fold up the rail and make it compact for easy stored, it can be stored in small places as well, and the from the base has transport wheel to make the transportation very easy for the user. The steel part used in the rower is painted with corrosion-resistance paint so it would not get damaged easily and last for a long time without a speck of rust to be seen, while the aluminum is not coated due it being a very good corrosion resistance metal itself.
Comfort
We all seek comfort while doing any kind of Workout and Tunturi R30 rower provides us with very comfortable seats that are made of high-destiny foam, it is also contoured to provide with better positioning as you work out. If you want to work out for a long time, then it is important that you are comfortable while you do because if you are not comfortable, then you may face some backlash as an output, like back pain and all. So Tunturi R30 cardio series takes good care for your comfort.
The handle of this rower also comes well-padded, so you don’t have to worry about blisters forming in your hands anytime soon.
The footrest of this rower is pivotable, while it doesn’t give you length adjustment it does come largely to adjust long feet, the pivotable footrest provide you the comfort of not having to bend your legs on an unnatural degree get your workout done.
Foldable for easy storage
We all want something that would not take much space in our already small living arrangement, and the Tunturi R30 cardio rower comes with foldable rail, so it is very easy to store in a small place like closet and won’t take much space in the garage as well, when the rail is folded up then the unit is only 31.5 inches, and that makes storage much easier for users.
Eight Resistance level
The Tunturi R30 cardio rower provides us with eight different levels of resistance, so you can choose from all the resistance to see which one is best for you and work out on that level, you can easily adjust the resistance level using the dial present on the rower, there is no use of console increasing and decreasing the resistance level and thus doesn’t even consume power to change the level,
The internal resistance has magnetic flywheel and magnetic brake which is connected to the tension dial, when you turn the dial then it increases or decreases the level of resistance according to your choice.
Given the fact you won’t feel much resistance when you work out in the first level, but as you will go up the metallic brake will do its work, and you’ll feel the resistance, the maximum you’ll feel on the eighth level.
LED Display system
The screen on Trunuri R30 cardio rower is very easy to read. It shows elapsed time, distance covered, chloride burned, number of strokes per minute along with heart rate tracking process. This also has a built-in pulse receiver so you can easily monitor your heart rate and you can also see your working out a position on the display.
It doesn’t have any program preset for your heart exercise, not it provides Bluetooth or any sort of online connectivity so you can not participate in any kind of indoor competition programs.
The console is very easy to use, though, it has only three main buttons, set, mode, and reset.
The set button allows to set a goal while working out and try to achieve it, Mode button allows you to on/off the scan mode or enters the setup mode while the reset self-explain itself, it will clear all the data on the console to zero. The console unit needs two AA batteries to power up the screen while powering on the screen you need to press the mode button. It also has auto sleep mode if it sits ideally for 4 minutes, it helps you save up your batteries and it last much longer. It also has an integrated tablet holder so you can enjoy any movie or show while working out.
Technical Specification:
Assembled dimensions: 74.8L x 19.7W x 27.6H inches (190L x 50W x 70H cm)
Assembled weight: 57.3 lbs (26 kg)
Max. user weight: 242 lbs (110 kg)
Frame: Steel / aluminum
Footrests: Pivoting, with straps
Resistance: Manual magnetic, 8 levels
Exercise meter: Time, count, total count, calories, scan, goals
Warranty: 2 years warranty.
Assembly and Maintenance
Most of the parts of this rowing machine already come pre-assembled like the maid drive and the resistance elements, then all you have to do is connect the remaining parts like the front bar, gliding beam, and the seat, etc. all this shouldn’t take more than half an hour. It is recommended to read the manual carefully, it has all the details about how to assemble.
It provides us with all the tools needed to assemble inside the package.
This rower doesn’t require much maintenance as any magnetic rowing machine, this also doesn’t require much, they come pre-lubricated so all you have to do keep the gliding beam clean of small dust particles that can cause damage to the wheels and do the mandatory management routine that all machine needs like tightening of the nuts and bolts and you can also oil it if you feel some part is not working smoothly.
Summary
The Tunturi R30 cardio rower is one of the best out there in a very reasonable price; it is sturdy and durable with a strong built. It runs very smoothly, and it’s very quiet, perfect for apartment dwellers and those who don’t like the sound much. The eight resistance that is easy to access with just a dialer to turn is excellent for any newbie rower, and with the assortment of feature and the level of comfort it provides, we think it is one of the best rowers in the market, and you should give it a try.
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