NordicTrack RW900 Rower Rowing Machine, Review

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Get interactive personal training at home with iFit on the high-end NordicTrack RW900 Rower Rowing Machine.

The NordicTrack RW900 Rower features a 22” rotating/tilting Smart HD Touchscreen and comes with 1-year iFit* membership included (for up to 4 user profiles) which offers a wealth of training opportunities on and off your rowing machine in the comfort of your own home including:

 

·        On-demand classes

·        Studio sessions

·        Virtual Global workouts – row along rivers & lakes around the world

·        HIIT training & more

·        Daily workouts

·        Stat tracking

·        Off-machine workouts like strength training, cross training, yoga & more

·        Automatic trainer control – elite trainers can auto-adjust the NordicTrack RW900 Rower’s digital resistance to optimize workouts

 

*Subscription required after the first year for iFit. Wi-Fi and internet required for iFit.

 

Auto trainer control with iFit

Follow along virtual global rivers & lakes

Although the NordicTrack RW900 Rowing Machine is designed with iFit in mind to get the full benefit of optimized workouts, the Rower can also be used in Manual Mode and also has 30 on-board console workouts to keep you motivated if you decide you don’t want to use the iFit.

 

The top-of-the-range NordicTrack RW900 Rower utilizes an inertia-enhanced flywheel and has been cleverly designed with two different types of resistance systems to keep your workouts challenging: SMR Silent Magnetic Resistance with 26 digital resistance levels which can be auto-adjusted by trainers during iFit workouts for optimal performance; and adjustable air resistance which you can adjust manually.

 

Inertia-enhanced flywheel,
SMR resistance (26 digital levels) &
manual adjustable air resistance

Ergonomically designed for user comfort, the NordicTrack RW900 Rowing Machine features a SoftTouch ergonomic row bar handle with bungee cord, an oversized steel seat rail, an ergonomic molded seat (with a seat to floor height of around 14”), and oversized pivoting pedals with quick-release adjustable nylon foot straps.

 

Oversized pivoting pedals
with quick-release adjustable straps

Additional features of the NordicTrack RW900 Rower include: Bluetooth connectivity for connecting headphones and Bluetooth Smart Heart-rate Monitor; sound system with an auxiliary music port and 2x 2” digitally amplified speakers.

 

Sturdily constructed, the NordicTrack RW900 Rowing Machine supports a user weight capacity of up to 250 lbs.  The rower itself weighs around 131 lbs and measures around 86.5” long x 22” wide x 50.4” high.

 

Constructed with a space-saver design, the NordicTrack RW900 Rower folds vertically for easy storage and features front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

 

Space-saver design with vertical folding frame
& front-mounted transport wheels

The NordicTrack RW900 Rowing Machine is electrically powered, with AC adapter included.

 

For peace of mind when purchasing, the NordicTrack RW900 Rower comes with a manufacturer’s warranty of: 10 year frame, 2 year parts, 1 year labor.

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Let’s take a glance at the NordicTrack RW900’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best Rowing Machine for you:

 

Schwinn 130 2020 versus 2016 Upright Exercise Bike, Comparison Review

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The Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike has evolved over the years with new technology to make your workouts more exciting, helping to keep you motivated to reach and maintain your fitness goals. 

Both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes are well-built and utilize a high-speed perimeter weighted flywheel and ECB magnetic resistance system which combine to ensure super smooth and quiet operation throughout your workouts.

 

Both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Upright Exercise Bikes offer a good range of on-board workout programs and resistance levels to keep you challenged.  The older 2016 Schwinn 130 actually has more on-board programs and resistance levels than the 2020 bike – 22 programs on the 2016 model compared to 13 programs on the 2020 model and 20 resistance levels on the 2016 model compared to 16 resistance levels on the 2020 model.

 

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However, the 2020 Schwinn 130 Exercise Bike has the advantage of being able to offer you a wealth of additional workouts via its Bluetooth connectivity to a range of online training apps.  With its enhanced Bluetooth connectivity capability (a feature that the older 2016 model does not have), the up-dated 2020 Schwinn 130 Exercise Bike enables you to connect with exciting and fun online training apps on your tablet / mobile phone including:

 

·         Explore the World App* -  over 40 global routes that auto-adjust in real time to your speed

·         Zwift App* - 1000+ structured workouts & over 80 virtual routes

·         Other online fitness / tracking apps

 

*Subscriptions required for Apps

(Not available on the 2016 model, although you can transfer workout data via USB to some online apps such as SchwinnConnect and MyFitnessPal)

 

Bluetooth connectivity for online training apps
on Schwinn 130 (2020 model)
(subscription required for apps)

The 2020 Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike’s console has been up-dated and streamlined for ease of use.  It has a single large 5.5” LCD display screen compared to the older 2016’s dual display screens.  The main advantage of the 2020 console is its Bluetooth connectivity.  However, the older 2016 Schwinn 130 console has a few features that the 2020 model does not have, including: USB port, speakers with MP3 input, and a 3-speed cooling fan.

 

Schwinn 130 (2020) console

The consoles on both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes track and display motivating workout stats such as Time, Speed, Distance, Calories burned, and Pulse heart-rate.  Both exercise bikes feature contact pulse grip sensors built into the handlebars but the newer 2020 model also offers telemetry heart-rate monitoring for more accurate stats.  Both consoles also feature a handy media shelf where you can place a tablet or mobile phone etc.

 

Schwinn 130 (2016) console

For a custom fit, both the 2020 and 2016 Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bikes feature a height adjustable seat and angle adjustable handlebars which are easy to adjust for different users.  The seat is constructed with a contoured padded design for user comfort.  (The seat is easy to swap out if you prefer a different type of saddle.)

 

Height-adjustable, contoured padded seat

Additional features found on both the 2020 and 2016 Schwinn 130 Exercise Bikes include: standard pedals with adjustable foot straps for safety; water bottle holder; integrated levelers for added stability; and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

 

Sturdily constructed, both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes weigh around 58.4 lbs and support a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

 

Both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes are electric powered with AC adaptor included, and their dimensions measure around 41.3” long x 21.4” wide x 55.6” high.

  

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Let’s take a glance at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 laid out in the easy-to-read comparison tables below to help you decide on which is the best Upright Exercise Bike for you:

  

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911versus SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Elliptical Machine, Comparison Review

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Uniquely designed, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Elliptical Machines combine the actions of a stepper and an elliptical trainer in one fluid climbing / stepping / striding motion together with full-motion handlebars to work your arms/upper body at the same time for a full-body workout.

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Machines give you a more intense workout compared to a standard elliptical trainer (there is more of a climb action together with stepping/striding on the Cardio Climbers compared to the easier natural stepping/striding action of an elliptical machine) – you will definitely feel the burn more quickly on your legs, thighs and hips – meaning you will achieve desired results more quickly too!

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The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3919 gives a more intense workout over the SF-E3911 Cardio Climber as it has a 4” higher vertical climb height:

 

·         SF-E3919 vertical climb height:  9”

·         SF-E3911 vertical climb height:  5”

 

Both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 have a horizontal stride step of 7”.  The vertical climb and horizontal stride step is performed in one intense fluid movement, with the combined action of up/down and forward/backward motions.

 

Adjustable turn-dial tension knob
with 8 levels of magnetic resistance

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Elliptical Machines operate smoothly and quietly thanks to their smooth glide wheel/pedal construction, belt drive and magnetic resistance systems.  Both the SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 machines offer 8 levels of magnetic resistance to keep you challenged and the resistance is easy to adjust via a simple-to-use turn-dial tension knob – simply twist the knob to the right or the left to increase or decrease the intensity of your workout – you’re in total control of how hard or easy you want your workout to be!

 

SF-E3911's Digital LCD Monitor

To keep you motivated, both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Elliptical Machines come with an LCD Digital Monitor (battery operated) which tracks and displays your workout stats as you exercise.  The Sunny SF-E3919’s Monitor is more advanced than the SF-E3911, offering additional functions such as Clock, Calendar, Thermometer, Recovery Mode, BMI and Body Fat % Calculator.

 

SF-E3919's Multi-functional Digital LCD Monitor,
plus Contact Pulse Heart-rate Sensors in fixed handlebars

Workout stats displayed on the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 Monitor’s also vary with the SF-E3911 displaying your basic stats such as Time, Speed, Distance, Calories and ODO.  The SF-E3919 displays more stats than the SF-E3911 including Time, Speed, Distance, RPM, Scan, Calories and Pulse Heart-Rate.

 

Full-motion handlebars - SF-E3911 only has full-motion moving handlebars
 whereas SF-E3919 has both fixed & full-motion moving handlebars

If you look at the pictures, you’ll see that the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Elliptical Machine has dual handlebars (i.e. fixed and moving) whereas the SF-E3911 has moving handlebars only.  The fixed handlebars on the Sunny SF-E3919 incorporate contact pulse-grip heart-rate sensors, enabling you to keep track of your heart-rate as you exercise to help you stay within your target heart-rate zone.  The Sunny SF-E3911 does not have this feature.

 

SF-E3919 features include dual handlebars & pulse sensors

The full-motion moving handlebars on both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 add an arms/upper body workout in unison with your climbing/stepping action so you get a full body workout on one machine.  (Note that on the SF-E3919, if you choose to hold onto the fixed handlebars, the full-motion handlebars will keep moving with your leg action.)

 

Additional features found on both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Elliptical Machines include:  non-slip footplates; smooth glide wheels; an integrated tablet holder to place a mobile phone or tablet to keep entertained as you exercise; adjustable floor stabilizers for leveling the machine on uneven floors; and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation of the machine.  The Sunny SF-E3911 also comes with a water bottle holder which the SF-E3919 does not have.

 

Additional features include non-slip footplates, glide wheels,
adjustable floor stabilizers & transport wheels

Both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 and SF-E3919 Cardio Climbers are sturdily constructed for long-lasting durability and have a small footprint (especially compared to a standard elliptical trainer) so won’t take up too much space in your home.  The Sunny SF-E3919 has a slightly larger footprint of around 44” long x 25” wide x 64” compared to the SF-E3911’s footprint of around 42” long x 23” wide x 60.5” high.

 

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3919 Cardio Climber Elliptical Machine is also heavier in weight than the SF-E3911, with the SF-E3919 weighing around 95 lbs compared to the SF-E3911’s 69.3 lbs.  It stands to reason that the heavier SF-E3919 machine also supports a heavier user weight capacity of 260 lbs compared to the lower 220 lbs user weight capacity on the SF-E3911.

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Let’s take a glance at the main differences in features and specifications between the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E3911 versus SF-E3919 laid out in the easy-to-read comparison tables below to help you decide on which is the best Cardio Climber Elliptical Machine for you: