Unfortunately, exercise machines, such as home bikes and treadmills tend to be quite expensive and bulky.

Thankfully there are cheaper rowing machines that still offer a good experience.

This model supports users up to 300lbs and has a rail that is 42 inches long.

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Its important to note that this may be too short for users taller than 6 feet.

The Schwinn Crewmaster Rower

The Schwinn Crewmaster Rower comes from a brand known for its bikes and cycling equipment.

It uses magnetic resistance which requires less maintenance and is quieter than air or water resistance-based rowers.

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It folds up when not in use to reduce the space it takes up.

It features ten resistance levels and comes with a solid warranty if you have any issues.

The Stamina ATS Air Rower

The Stamina ATS Air Rower is a super basic entry point to rowing machines.

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The screen is small and only displays basic stats: speed, distance, time, and calories.

Resistance is provided by the air and can be adjusted only by the speed at which you row.

Some of the cost savings also affected how sturdy the machine is.

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The Stamina BodyTrac Glider 1060

The Stamina BodyTrac Glider 1060 is a super cheap orbital rower.

The design of this model minimises its length which may be useful for people with minimal space at home.

You should be aware that it is a fair bit wider than traditional rowers because of the arms.

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Resistance is provided by a pneumatic tube and has ten adjustable levels.

When not in use it can be stored away on its end to take up minimal space.

The limited 90-day parts warranty doesnt speak to the greatest confidence in the construction quality.

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That was our round-up of the best budget rowing machines in 2021.

Have you recently bought a budget rowing machine?

What model did you go for and what has your experience been with it so far?

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Let us know down below.

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