Stamina 35-1403 ATS Air Rower Rowing Machine

At the gym, I regularly used a Concept2. That, of course, is the absolute gold standard of rowing machines. When the pandemic closed my gym, I turned to the Stamina Inmotion Rower I had bought quite some time ago. If you are new to fitness and rowing, this is a great little machine. But if you are very fit and an experienced rower, it won't give you the intensity you are looking for. So, after a great deal of research on home rowers, I settle another Stamina product, the Air Rower. I have only had it for a month, so I cannot speak to how well it holds up. But so far, I love it. It uses air resistance, so the harder you row, the more resistance there is. It does not have a damper as does the Concept 2. But I seldom set the damper above 2 or 3 on the Concept 2 anyway. But for those not accustomed to air resistance, just bear in mind--and do some research--about how it works vs. another type of machine that has resistance settings. I am only 5'6, so I can get a full stroke on the Air Rower. If you are very tall and/or an extremely fit athlete, this machine might not be heavy-weight enough for you. But for most people who are fit and miss working out on their Concept2 at the gym, this is an excellent, affordable alternative.