Lifecore R88 Rowing Machine

by Lifecore Fitness

Product Features

• Folding rowing machine for the home with combination of air and magnetic resistance
• Eight levels of push-button resistance; racing program
• Recovery program works with optional heart rate chest strap
• Large LCD console display; 300-pound maximum user weight
• Lifetime warranty on frame; 2 years on parts

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Nicely affordable, the Lifecore R88 rowing machine provides a great club-quality, whole-body workout in your own home. The R88 features a combination of air and magnetic resistance with 8 levels controlled by the computer monitor, blue back-lit console, and folding frame for storage. Whether you already row or are considering rowing to keep in shape, lose weight, cross-train for another sport, compete on the water or rehabilitate from injury or surgery, rowing is the complete exercise for you. Your whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing--arms, legs, chest, back, abs.

Features and Specifications:

• Large LCD computer display
• 8 levels of magnetic resistance
• Race programs
• Recovery program works with optional heart rate chest strap
• Pacer and watts dependent programs
• Adjustable cooling air vent
• Solid steel fan/flywheel
• Extruded aluminum frame with solid steel support
• Silent drive system
• Large ergonomically designed seat for added comfort
• Ergonomically designed handle
• Folded space requirements: 16 x 24 inches
• Maximum user weight: 300 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime on frame; 2 years on parts

Product Description

Maximize your home workout experience with the Lifecore R88 Rower. The large LCD Computer display allows you to monitor your training session with ease. 8 levels of magnetic resistance, race programs and an optional chest strap are just a few of the features that make the R88 a high quality, valuable training tool in your fitness program.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 78 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001E2CU9M
• Item model number: LC R88
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #123,618 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Machine that Provides a Great Total Body Workout, October 23, 2009

By	George Miller - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Lifecore R88 Rowing Machine (Sports)

Background: I have severe arthritis in my knee and can no longer perform exercises that impact the joint (even lengthy walks) without experiencing considerable pain. After using Lifecore Fitness' excellent 900 RB recumbent bike for the past 8 months, for a low impact good cardio workout, I recently purchased the company's R88 rower to exercise upper body muscles and provide an alternative to the bike. The rower was easy to assemble and took approximately 1/2 hour. The instructions are clearly written and well illustrated.

Using the Rower: This machine is very easy to use. The first two days I limited my moderately paced workouts to 20 minutes on resistance setting #2. (Note: Most product descriptions -- including Amazon's -- state that the R88 has 8 resistance settings but this model only has 6 resistance settings, which is clearly specified on the shipping box and manual.) After two days I felt a pleasant soreness throughout my body (legs, abdomen, arms, chest, shoulders, back, and butt), which told me that this machine really delivers. Using this machine provides a more intense cardio workout than the recumbent bike.

Pros: The R88 rower is simple, solid, compact,very well constructed, easy to operate, and smooth. I'd compare the build quality and operation to that of driving a base model Mercedes Benz with a manual transmission. The rower's resistance settings (changed easily by turning a dial) will accomodate almost everybody's fitness level. The seat bottom is firmer than that of the RB 900 bike, which is too soft. The unit folds up and can be rolled into a relatively small storage space.

Cons: These are minor but worth mentioning. First, the monitor is not as well illuminated as shown by the company's advertising pictures. To clearly see all display info, a light (overhead or behind your shoulder) is recommended during workouts. Second, when folded for storage, the machine's wheels do not roll very easily on carpet. Third, while the flywheel fan provides a welcome breeze and cooling effect, the fan is pretty noisy especially under hard rowing.

Conclusion: Investing $699 for this quality rowing machine was a no brainer. The R88 is fun to use and provides an outstanding, impact free, total body workout. My arthritic knee is painfree afterwards. The extra features offered by the R99 rower($200 more)seem like a waste of money. NOTE: I will update my review of Lifecore Fitness' R88 Rowing Machine in a few months. G Miller -- Phx. AZ

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pros and cons, overall good machine, March 2, 2009

By	Marilyn (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lifecore R88 Rowing Machine (Sports)

Pros, really get a good heart pumping workout. It is small and stores very well.
Cons, it is noisy. I don't notice it as bad when I am using it, but when someone else is using it in our house it is loud. I do not like the manual tension dial, wished it was automatic.
Over all it is a good machine, just not sure about the price. Wished it had been a little cheaper.