FEFitness Equipment Guide UK

Rowing Machine comparison

Best Rowing Machines for Fitness 
in 2026.

Rowing machines combine leg drive, trunk movement and an upper-body pull, but they need a clear length of floor to feel natural. Resistance type, rail length, seat travel, monitor information and storage all change the buying decision.

Product information checked against the current retailer listing. Check price and availability before ordering.

Reviewed by Fitness Equipment Guide UKEditorial comparison based on retailer-listed product information. No hands-on testing claim is made.

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Recommended starting point

A1 WaterRower

The most useful place to start for buyers who want a complete rowing movement without ignoring how the machine will be stored between sessions.

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Our picks compared

ProductFormatPriceKey checks
A1 WaterRowerRowing Machine£899.00Resistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
WaterRower Metallic Hi Rise-SilverRowing Machine£1,999.00Resistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
WaterRower Metallic Lo Rise-SilverRowing Machine£1,899.00Resistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
WaterRower Original SeriesRowing Machine£1,199.00Resistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
Life Fitness Heat Rower LCDRowing Machine£3,545.00Resistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight

Prices, stock and specifications can change. Use the retailer page to confirm the details that matter to your purchase.

Product cards

A1 WaterRowerROWING MACHINE

The versatile rower

A1 WaterRower

The versatile rower for buyers who want a complete rowing movement at home.

At £899, it is the least expensive option in this five-product shortlist, which makes it an easy place to begin. The rowing format combines lower-body drive with an upper-body pull, provided the room has the rail length.

What we don't like

  • The lower ticket does not automatically mean the widest feature set, so the core specification matters more than the headline saving.
  • The long rail still needs a clear run of floor behind the seat, even if the machine stores upright.
Roundup formatRowing Machine
BrandWaterRower
Retailer product typeRowing Fitness Machine
Current price£899.00
AvailabilityIn stock
SKUNot listed
VariantsDefault Title — £899.00
Key buyer checkResistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
Check FitnessOptions.co.uk
WaterRower Metallic Hi Rise-SilverROWING MACHINE

The water-resistance candidate

WaterRower Metallic Hi Rise-Silver

The water-resistance candidate for buyers who want a complete rowing movement at home.

At £1,999, it is somewhere between the cheapest and most expensive choices here. The rowing format combines lower-body drive with an upper-body pull, provided the room has the rail length.

What we don't like

  • It sits above the cheapest route into this category.
  • The long rail still needs a clear run of floor behind the seat, even if the machine stores upright.
Roundup formatRowing Machine
BrandWaterRower
Retailer product typeRowing Fitness Machine
Current price£1,999.00
AvailabilityIn stock
SKUNot listed
VariantsDefault Title — £1,999.00
Key buyer checkResistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
Check FitnessOptions.co.uk
WaterRower Metallic Lo Rise-SilverROWING MACHINE

The monitor-led option

WaterRower Metallic Lo Rise-Silver

The monitor-led option for buyers who want a complete rowing movement at home.

At £1,899, it is somewhere between the cheapest and most expensive choices here. The rowing format combines lower-body drive with an upper-body pull, provided the room has the rail length.

What we don't like

  • It sits above the cheapest route into this category.
  • The long rail still needs a clear run of floor behind the seat, even if the machine stores upright.
Roundup formatRowing Machine
BrandWaterRower
Retailer product typeRowing Fitness Machine
Current price£1,899.00
AvailabilityIn stock
SKUNot listed
VariantsDefault Title — £1,899.00
Key buyer checkResistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
Check FitnessOptions.co.uk
WaterRower Original SeriesROWING MACHINE

The home gym rower

WaterRower Original Series

The home gym rower for buyers who want a complete rowing movement at home.

At £1,199, it is somewhere between the cheapest and most expensive choices here. The rowing format combines lower-body drive with an upper-body pull, provided the room has the rail length.

What we don't like

  • It sits above the cheapest route into this category.
  • The long rail still needs a clear run of floor behind the seat, even if the machine stores upright.
Roundup formatRowing Machine
BrandWaterRower
Retailer product typeRowing Fitness Machine
Current price£1,199.00
AvailabilityIn stock
SKUNot listed
VariantsDefault Title — £1,199.00
Key buyer checkResistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
Check FitnessOptions.co.uk
Life Fitness Heat Rower LCDROWING MACHINE

The storage-aware pick

Life Fitness Heat Rower LCD

The storage-aware pick for buyers who want a complete rowing movement at home.

At £3,545, it is the most expensive option here, so the extra spend needs to be justified by the way you plan to use it. The rowing format combines lower-body drive with an upper-body pull, provided the room has the rail length.

What we don't like

  • It asks for the largest budget in this group.
  • The long rail still needs a clear run of floor behind the seat, even if the machine stores upright.
Roundup formatRowing Machine
BrandLife Fitness
Retailer product typeRowing Machines
Current price£3,545.00
AvailabilityIn stock
SKUNot listed
VariantsDefault Title — £3,545.00
Key buyer checkResistance type, rail length, monitor, seat travel, storage and user weight
Check FitnessOptions.co.uk

What to check before buying

Compare the resistance type and rail length first. Then check monitor information, user limit, seat travel, folded or upright storage and the clearance needed behind the machine at the end of a stroke.

For specialist rehabilitation equipment, speak with an appropriate clinician or therapist where the purchase relates to a medical condition.