The world’s most compact rowing machine is about the size of a backpack, making it perfect for home workouts

It’s lightweight, silent, and about 90% cheaper than the Peloton Row.

My most vivid memory of a rowing machine comes from the first-ever Netflix original series, House Of Cards. The rowing machine, kept in President-to-be Frank Underwood’s basement, was a symbol of perseverance, of man versus machine. It would be the place where Underwood went to fight his demons, and the machine would be his ultimate challenge. This machine was large and noisy, and therefore had to be kept in a basement. Turns out, modern rowing machines don’t have to be that imposing on the senses.

Designers: Florian Kaufmann & Diego Kaufmann

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Meet the ROWBRO, a rowing machine that ticks all the boxes – size, versatility, and price. Designed to be compact enough to carry, and to be used and stored in most homes, the ROWBRO weighs 26 lbs or 12 kilograms and folds down to the shape and size of a backpack. It locks onto any doorway and uses a magnet-based resistance system that’s not only lighter than the ones found on existing rowing machines, but it’s silent too. The moving seat on the ROWBRO uses the same wheels found on inline skates, giving you a smooth experience that doesn’t damage your floor. Adjust the resistance on the ROWBRO to suit your training requirements and dock a phone or a tablet with its built-in stand and you’ve got a cutting-edge rowing machine that’s affordable, silent, fun to use, and will count your reps and progress, giving you a comprehensive report of your exercise.

Rowing is one of those rare exercises that perfectly combines strength training and cardio together, activating as many as 85% of your entire body’s muscles for a truly effective workout. However, given that not all of us are conveniently located near lakes or rivers to indulge in such an exercise, ROWBRO makes for a much more compelling alternative than the other exorbitantly priced rowers on the market. Made in Europe with a patent-pending design that’s the result of a partnership with German engineers, the ROWBRO is perfect for most homes. Its $325 price tag makes it a MUCH better alternative to a Peloton, and what’s more- the ROWBRO can be used for bicep curls, and it comes with a built-in pull-up bar that you can use for pull-ups too.

ROWBRO also comes with a pull-up bar so you can work your biceps and much more.

Setting up the ROWBRO is a simple four-step process. Place the machine in any standard doorway or attach it a wall with the wall mount, and lock it in place with the pull-up bar attachment. Fold out the guide rail for the seat, and then place the seat on it. Finally, and optionally, place your smartphone or tablet in the ROWBRO’s stand and you’re all ready to begin exercising. A knob on the side lets you adjust the resistance, going from novice to pro, and the free app (available on iOS and Android devices) lets you time your workout session, track reps/laps and even count the calories you burnt. Future updates to the app will also include a premium membership with features such as live classes and fun games.

The ROWBRO starts at $328 for the ultimate early bird version or $407 with a wall-mount and pull-up bar included, and comes with a 1-year warranty.

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