JTX makes the most reliable affordable rowing machine in the UK — magnetic resistance that's genuinely smooth rather than the jerky feel of cheap resistance systems, a proper seat with cushioning for long sessions, and a monitor that tracks the metrics you actually use. The machine for people who want to row seriously without spending seriously.
The Concept2 is the rowing machine used in every serious gym, Olympic training facility, and the World Rowing Championships — there is no other choice at this performance level. Air resistance that self-adjusts to your effort, the Performance Monitor 5 that tracks every meaningful metric, and data connectivity to every rowing app including the online logbook where you can compare against athletes worldwide.
The WaterRower uses a tank of water and a padded flywheel that replicates the feel of rowing on water — as resistance increases with paddle speed, exactly as water does. Hand-crafted in the USA from sustainably sourced ash or black walnut, it's the most beautiful piece of exercise equipment available. The rowing machine you want in your living room rather than hidden in a garage.