Customer reviews from staminaproducts.com
Stamina - Rower with Free Motion Arms
Average customer rating
4.4
(98 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 98 reviews
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
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1 Star
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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80 out of
85)
Customer Reviews for Stamina - Rower with Free Motion Arms
Posted by: Shawna
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
There is no tension on the seat for the legs, but the ability to adjust the tension for the arms is great.
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Posted by: gaia
from Oregon
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I would like this machine a lot except that the resistance is so extreme, even at the very lowest setting that I can barely row it. And I am not weak!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Joegadget
from Spring Hill, Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am a little disappointed with the quality of this rowing machine. First the finish on the left base frame was marred. second after rowing about 20 minutes the seat starts to get bumpy like there is a flat spot somewhere. Also the seat is uncomfortable.
On the good side. I needed something to work most of my muscles because I am undergoing KEMO therapy and it is eating up my strength and muscles. In the past I had used a rowing machine as part of my workout routine so I was familiar with the affects it has on your overall health. I am pleased to report that my body has responded to this rowing machine very positively. I have regained some of my strength back and I am happy with the results of my workouts.
On the good side. I needed something to work most of my muscles because I am undergoing KEMO therapy and it is eating up my strength and muscles. In the past I had used a rowing machine as part of my workout routine so I was familiar with the affects it has on your overall health. I am pleased to report that my body has responded to this rowing machine very positively. I have regained some of my strength back and I am happy with the results of my workouts.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from staminaproducts.comBy Customer Care, Customer Care, August 25, 2020
We are very sorry to hear that there was an issue with the frame and rollers for your rower. We will be happy to assist you with those issues. For assistance with the product please contact us at customer. care@staminaproducts.com or by phone at 1-800-375-7520 Monday-Thursday 7:30-5 or Friday 8-3 central.
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Posted by: Cochetopa
from Montrose, CO
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased a Stamina model 1215 rowing machine serial number 18NOV 026945 on 1-15-2019 at Amazon.com.
The big problem with the rower is the resistance produced by the two pistons located alongside the side rails is way too large. Too large for me to comfortably handle. I exercise at home here with a small variety of callisthenic movements and two 20 lb. barbells for strength training. I know what 20 lbs. feels like. The rower’s two pistons each must produce at least 40 lbs. of resistance.
The rower’s advertisement is misleading by stating, “adjustable resistance”. The pistons are not adjustable, they always exert ~40 lbs. of resistance each. What is adjustable is where the pistons are attached to the rowing arms. When attached at the “lowest resistance” setting, the piston rod is half extended, so when I lift up/back on the full forward horizontal arms, the first 45 degrees of angular arms travel up/back is without any resistance whatsoever. Then, when the unconstrained arm travel has reached its limit, the normal resistance of ~40 lbs. kicks in…which is still too much.
In physics a force applied over a distance is defined as “Work”. What’s adjustable with this machine is the amount of “work” demanded of the user by changing the location where the piston rod is attached to the rowing arm. The piston’s force is never adjusted and cannot be adjusted.
I have lubricated the piston shaft without any change in resistance. Replacement shocks/pistons were shipped to me and they behave exactly like the original units.
I cannot use this equipment and I do not recommend anyone else purchase one of these rowers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from staminaproducts.comBy Stamina Products Customer Care Specialist, Customer Care, February 20, 2019
We appreciate your feedback about the 1215 Orbital Rower with Free Motion Arms. I would be happy to look into this for you. Please feel free to contact me at wecare2@staminaproducts.com.
Kind regards
Kind regards
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Posted by: Gina m
Verified Purchase:Yes
It’s not as easy to assemble as they say. Instructions are limited. Pieces were missing.
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Posted by: Crescent
Verified Purchase:Yes
The rower does give a good arm workout, but there is little variety in the resistance and I hadn't realized when I bought the rower that it didn't work the legs as well. I should have looked more closely, but I didn't. I had been hoping for a whole body workout. This works, but it is a real disappointment to me.
Response from staminaproducts.comBy Customer Care, Customer Care, September 8, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. The Stamina® Orbital Rower lets you reshape and maintain your entire body with an exhaustive, no-impact workout. Rowing is well known as one of the most effective exercises for building a strong back while toning and strengthen your abs, arms, legs and glutes. If you find you are not getting enough resistance please contact our Customer Care Team at customer.care@staminaproducts.com.
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Customer Rating
3
Wheels cheap. Broke easily
on November 28, 2020
Posted by: KM23
from CT
Gender:Male
Nought 2 months ago and wheels broke. Actually cracked. So now it bumps across rail instead of rolls.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting staminaproducts.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Total Body Workout!
on December 30, 2014
Posted by: edeanh
from Lincoln, CA, United States
Gender:Male
I just bought this because I haven't worked out for a long time and was looking for something that would give a total work out in one machine. This rower seems to fit the bill. It definitely stimulates heart rate, works out arms, chest, legs and butt, while also stretching the muscles and increasing flexibility, all in one machine. It was easy to assemble and seems to be very well made. I'm afraid "results" are up to me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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