WATERROWER A1

If you want a rower with a wow factor that looks fabulous in your living room, this is the one for you. The combination of the drum filled with water and the sleek wooden design means it’s a seriously good-looking machine, and some of the more expensive, solid-wood Waterrower models are even more chic. Waterrower aims to recreate the experience of rowing on the water, and although serious rowers might challenge this, there’s no denying that it provides a comfortable, smooth row, and its fans rave about the signature whooshing sound it makes. The downside of rowing in water is that you can’t adjust the resistance as you can with air and magnetic rowers. It also means the machine is heavy, which may be a factor for home use. The monitor is pretty basic, so if it’s high-tech graphics or serious data you’re after, this may not be the machine for you.