are weight limits conservative on rowing machines?
Question by mastertrell: are weight limits conservative on rowing machines?
I was looking at a Kettler Kaddett rowing machine and max weight limit is 275 and i am 310. if someone is 35 lbs past the weight limit will machines generally break or just not work right? also how conservative are they on paper, are they 50 lbs under test weight or 20 pounds under for example? anyways I am definitely wanting to loose weight but I have a bad knee and I read this rower is great for people who have a bum knee so if anyone know specifically about this rower too that would be great.
Best answer:
Answer by Frugal
I would guess there is a safety factor of 10-20%. They are also covering their you no what for breakage and premature wear.
If you go for it I would say be gentle getting on and off and get down to 275 asap so you don’t wear out the bearings.
I hope you would read some of Dr Bookspan’s articles on Fitness Fixer before you spend money on any machine.
You may be able to fix your knee (foot position or posture) and keep form hurting your back with a rowing machine.
I highly recommend her book Fix Your Own Pain. It’s about from her web site.
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