Sunny Health & Fitness Row-N-Ride PRO, Full Body Combo Squat Machine w/Optional Resistance Band, Easy Setup Ab Workout Exercise Equipment for Home, Whole Body Cardio, Optional SunnyFit App Connection

I purchased this product after learning that I have some arthritis in my knee, shifting my ability to fully flex in weight bearing postures. My research included a small amount of online information and a great deal of discussion with my son who is an exercise enthusiast and so I chose the hydraulic row & ride over the bands so that I could have a smoother experience through the joint. I've used it daily x 1 week and have already developed opinions -Arrival and Assembly - The box was light enough for me to manage alone, though a little awkward due to size. The product arrived with clear instructions and all tools needed for assembly were included. Small pieces were shipped on a card where they were divided to let you know which pieces were for Step 1, which were for Step 2, etc. It very easy to follow BUT you need 2 people to streamline the process. In total, it took about 40 minutes.Use - I go onto You Tube where Sunny Health and Fitness has videos to guide you through routines. To Date, I've completed a few of the routines for beginners without difficulty. Each workout is about 10 minutes and could be done in street clothes if you didn't want to change. There is something about the cover on the seat that catches some of my workout wear and so I'm considering a cover, but it's not a dealbreaker. The handles are comfortable to grip and there are several places to position your arms to shift the upper body workout. The foot pedals could be nicer - but I also paid under $200 for a piece of equipment that I'll actually use so it's probably a fair trade off.Space - For now, I have this in my living room facing my television. As I get more accustomed to the workouts, I could probably just open You Tube on my phone and do away with the video guidance. That would allow me more flexibility. I did not purchase the $50 floor pad. Instead, I used an old yoga mat that I'd kept when I upgraded. It's not a heavy piece of equipment and, so far, I'm not concerned.The actual Workout - All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase. I was in the "but is it something I'll actually use" family and I'm finding it easy, effective, and kind of fun. I can feel my muscles working and, when I need a different resistance level, can easily adjust the dial to shift. The workouts target multiple body parts (lower and upper) and the guidance enables me to target specific muscles. Once I'm used to it enough to move into the longer workouts, I have no doubt that I'll be able to extend the use of the equipment to be even more worthwhile.

Good low cost option for training your core! I used this for one week and had three days where walking after was extremely painful, but after that first week, no further pain, just a really good burn while using the machine. Very pleased and I can feel my legs getting stronger.The machine itself is lightweight and easy to move around my apartment. It takes up some space but not enough to be a nuisance. Assembly looked a little daunting, but once you figure out what bolts go where, it was fairly easy and straightforward.

Addendum: wonderful machine and well built, however it doesn't fold up much. If you have limited space (I do) this could be an issue.Really need some indoor exercise and something that doesn't require being on the ground or too low. This machine looked like it fit the bill.It came well packed with very good and easy to follow instructions (far better than youtube which showed product in a less assembled state than this came in). It took me about an hour and a half to put it together, tho that was with breaks, but no stress. And, it is very sturdy, no wobbling.Takes a bit to figure out how to use it properly and I was worn out after 2 minutes! Felt it all over. You can adjust your body positioning on the machine to use different muscles.After my third or fourth time on it, got worried about my knees, because they hurt. I didn't want to give up, so changed body position and seat position, movements, (and I think tension) and now I can use it with no pain to knees at all. And my knees are definitely improving. That's what I really needed.I can feel the workout throughout - from ribs to knees, shoulders, back, abdomen, and everything feels better. I leave it out and jump on it several times a day for minutes at a time. I've gotten up to 4! Doesn't sound like much but I'm, very happy with it and how I feel afterwards.And I had a question about tension, was referred to customer service. But they sounded very helpful, so that's a plus.

If you are lazy, do not waste your money. This machine is more effective than it appears. I am fairly fit, and I was convinced I could begin by reaching a high number, but after doing less than 20, I was very humbled. If you work through the burn and develop a rhythm, the results are well worth the discomfort. It worked my upper arms, abs, legs, and backside. I am only giving this four stars because of the instructions. In a futile attempt to understand them (See Photos), I was on the verge of calling my mental health professional to increase my meds. The hardware package has to be opened but in doing so, it also tears off the identifiers for the screws, etc. (See photos). Ultimately, I found the make and model online and followed the video. If you purchase this, save yourself - find the video to put it together. Once it's together, it works beautifully.

Much better than I hoped for , easy to use and has really improved my fitness and health . a little hard to assemble but Iam 77 years old .