BodyCraft VR500 Rowing Machine Review
The BodyCraft VR500 Commercial Rower has been developed after decade of technical research and is one of the most professional pieces of fitness equipment in the market. Compared to other rowing machines, this rower should be in a category of it’s own.
This fitness equipment is often preferred by professional athletes for their training session because of its efficiency, durability and lots of features it comes packed with.
This machine alone is capable of providing you with full body workout that engages every major muscle group in the body.
This machine can help you to burn around 1000 calories in just 1 hour of intense workout and you can very easily loose more than 10 pounds in just couple of weeks.
It is designed to suit both the beginner and the experienced athlete. This rower allows you to train in different weather conditions like snow or rain.
About the Company
BodyCraft Fitness was established in 1994, and is dedicated towards the safety and comfort of their customers. All their machines are designed to be highly effective in a very comfortable way.
They supply fitness equipment to many gyms and fitness centers all over the world.
This company manufactures a wide variety of innovative products that add some additional encouragement to your fitness routine.
Their products come in various budgets and are backed by solid after-sales service and company’s dedication to customer satisfaction.
BodyCraft VR500 Rowing Machine Product Features:
BodyCraft VR500 Rowing Machine comes with high seat which is raised 19 inches above the ground level, provides the great rowing position.
It gives the feel of professional, high-quality gym equipment and makes it pleasure to row.
The high seat is very comfortable and is very well-designed so that both short and tall people can climb up and down the seat without any difficulty.
This machine has an excellent Build-in quality and is very durable. It can bear maximum weight of 350 pounds.
The company offers lifetime warranty on frame, 5 years on parts, 1 year on wears and 2 years labor, this shows their faith in this product.
The rower uses a combination of magnets and air to provide you with full-body resistance.
This highly effective combo gives a realistic rowing feel, air increases resistance as you pull harder and magnetic mechanism with help of built-in computer changes the level of resistance.
That means, the harder you pull the more resistance it will generate, which makes the rower completely suitable for both beginners and more experienced uses.
Another great feature of this machine that makes it easier to use is, the buttons have been placed on the handles which allows you to adjust the resistance without having to stop in middle of your workout.
BodyCraft VR500 Rower includes four innovative and interactive boat programs, designed to keep you completely motivated during the entire duration of your training session.
You can compete with others or try to beat your own present best target.
Display Monitor
The machine has a widescreen monitor that is well-positioned and you can easily read from a distance.
It displays everything that you need to keep track of your progress such as number of calories burned, number of rowing strokes, distance covered, total time covered, time elapsed, and other useful readouts.
You can save up to 4 separate user profiles which is great if more than one person will be using the machine.
Technical Specification of BodyCraft VR500 Rower
- Resistance Type: Air and Eddy Current Brake
- Maximum Capacity: 350 pounds
- Built-in Programs: 12
- Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
- Dimensions: 98 x 20 x 38 inches
- Weight: 101lb or 45.5kgs
Ease of Use and Comfort
Users of different foot size can comfortably use the BodyCraft VR500 because of the fully-adjustable foot straps.
The seats are well padded and ergonomically designed to fit the user’s body for providing maximum comfort.
Handles are exceptionally fluid and smooth in motion that confirms an easy manoeuvre without any interruption, also they are foam padded which provides you to have a stable grip even when fingers get slippery and sweaty.
Assembly and Parts
This machine can be set-up very easily with the help of instruction manual which is included in the boxed packaging.
The instruction manual includes step by step instruction with graphical illustrations to assist the rookie users.
It also includes all the required tools and accessories needed for assembling the machine. Generally it takes around thirty minutes to assemble the rowing machine.
Conclusion
The BodyCraft VR500 Rowing Machine comes packed with great features. It gives that exclusive feel of a commercial rower and is a solid and durable machine.
It gives you a challenging full-body workout that is beneficial for both beginners and experienced users. The wide range of pre-set programs helps to avoid boredom with its variation.
The only thing we don’t like about it is the price – it does look a little over-priced as compared to the other rowing machines. But then again, it justifies its price tag with supreme built in quality, effectiveness and amazing workout experience.