Amazon Is Selling a $400 Rowing Machine for Only $180 That's 'Completely Silent' and 'Silky Smooth' to Use
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If you’re ready to get in shape before the holiday season, it’s worth looking at Amazon’s fitness deals. With everything from lightweight running shoes and running earbuds to recumbent bikes and walking pads on sale, the equipment needed to crush your fitness goals is at your fingertips. If you’re looking for something to help you get a whole-body workout, a rowing machine is a simple and effective way to do so, and right now, you can score one of Amazon’s top sellers for less than $200
Merach’s Q1S Magnetic Rowing Machine is now on sale for only $180 thanks to a special on-page coupon, making it over half off its normal $400 price tag. Even with an impressive sale price like this for the holiday season, this rower’s reviews are jolly good, too—it’s earned over 1,500 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers and nearly 1,000 machines were purchased this past month alone, pushing it up into a spot among the top five bestsellers of all rowing machines on the site.
Merach Q1S Magnetic Rowing Machine, $180 (was $400) on Amazon
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One of the best total body workouts that can both burn calories and fat while also toning muscle, the rowing machine is a versatile piece of equipment. Its magnetic resistance provides up to 16 varying levels of smooth resistance, perfect for any skill level. The double-track rail slide offers a comfortable and smooth gliding experience, and with a max weight capacity of 350 pounds, this rower is suited for most folks. To make each workout less boring, you can use the Merach app to get visualized workout data to check in on your progress. Its space-saving design is also perfect for those working with tight areas. There is also a feature that has more shoppers talking about this rower than any other: It’s uber quiet. The Q1S rower’s smooth and whisper-like magnetic flywheel system makes sure that no matter how hard you are pushing it, this machine won’t bother others around you.
“When my wife is using it, I can’t even hear it in the next room, and when I use it—and I am quite a bit heavier—the sound is still smooth and quiet,” one shopper mentioned. They also loved its performance, noting, “I’m 230 pounds and it’s solid enough to easily handle my weight and power. We’ve had this for about three months. All in all, the quality, design, and usefulness are of greater value.”
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“Wow, this thing is silent,” another shopper exclaimed. “I could get up and go into the second bedroom right next to our master bedroom and my wife could not hear me at all. This is silky smooth in operation. The seat is very well-engineered and the support is great. Really smooth. The pull is perfect on the handle.”
With a sub-$200 price tag, this Merach’s Magnetic Rowing Machine is the perfect holiday gift to get you ready for all the upcoming feastings—act fast, because sal