A rowing machine is just a rowing machine, right? Well actually… WRONG.
Enter Teeter and their Power10 Elliptical Rower.
Teeter have put all their 4 decades of experience in producing top quality workout equipment together and produced a rowing machine that does so much more than anything else on the market.
Traditional rowing machines can exercise 85% of your muscles in traditional omni-directional exercise routines. Not a bad stat and one that most users would be happy with.
Teeter take this one step (or stroke) further.
The key word here is ‘Elliptical’ this is the path the rowing mechanism takes. This design allows you to specifically target areas like back, biceps, abs, hamstrings, and more.
Put simply, traditional rowing machines just don’t have this functionality.
The Teeter Power10 Elliptical Rower is perfect for beginners, as it has 7 different levels of resistance, which can be adjusted depending on your fitness level.
You can also adjust the incline of the rowing motion, which makes it a little more difficult. The rowing motion will work your arms and shoulders while you're at it too!
Here we will take a look at the main features and the technical specs of the Power10 rower.
The Power10 uses an ultra-low friction magnetic resistance mechanism that is virtually maintenance free and is almost completely silent when in use.
The flywheel is a bi-directional, inertia enhanced device that uses a patented technology that allows the Power10 such versatility.
The resistance can be set or changed on the fly simply by twisting the dial that is located on a handle.
The ergonomically designed and confy seat can be adjusted to suit pretty much anyone's height.
It's adjustable to suite people with a height between 4' 8" to a very lengthy 7'.
A Bluetooth enabled console can track a user’s heart rate, exercise time, distance travelled, calories burnt, strokes per minute and allows you to sync heart rate stats with other fitness apps.
The monitor has a good-sized LCD screen which is easy to read, and the layout is straightforward and self-explanatory.
It displays everything you'd expect, such as workout time, calories, distance rowed, and strokes per minute during your workout.
To be straight with you the Teeter Power10 rower isn't the most portable of devices - but then again would you expect it to be?
Nevertheless it does come with robust wheels to move it relatively easily for most people.
It is fairly hefty but that's due to the build quality which makes it harder to move around. Once posittioned it's better to keep it there.
Although it's not the easiest nor the lightest device, you are able to both move it and FOLD it for storage.
It's quite a handy feature if you need the space. Or if you only use the device a 2/3 times a week. Then you can always put it away if you don't find it too much of a chore.
The footrests are probably the widest we've seen and are very comfotable.
They go a great job of helping to absorb any impact - even though this is a very low impact machine.
Another great feature is the straps. They really are easy to get in to and they hold your feet nice and secure.
The Teeter Power10 bidirectional movement allows you to use the Teeter in any position and direction. T
he degree of motion is adjustable, so you can choose how much movement you want for your back.
Unlike a conventional rower, it works in both directions!
The Teeter Power10 grips are covered with soft foam to make them more comfortable to hold.
The handles can be rotated and have adjustable height to make it easier for you to find the best position for your body type.
The elliptical rowing action, and the pull and push action means your seat rises and falls a few inches when rowing.
This works more muscles and the action itself helps burn more calories.
It's different to the linear movement of a regular rowing machine but the additional movement defintely works a few extra muscles.
Ideal if you want to train with Teeter's instructors.
Just place your phone or tablet in the holder, start up the app you're ready to go!
Take a look below at what Teeter give you for free to train along with...
The TeeterMove app is a free app that is available for Android and iOS devices and offers a load of workout programs, exercise routines, hints and tips and advice as well as tailored exercises designed to help the user (begginers & advanced) achieve their goals. .
It's a great way to get some exercise and fun in the same time. The app is designed for all types of people regardless of age, weight, size or fitness level - there's something for everyone!
Since they were founded by Roger Teeter in 1981 this American based company has built a sterling reputation based on producing innovative designs that are built to the highest possible standards, using the best materials.
The Teeter Power10 Elliptical Rower is another example of this design and build quality ethos. Looks wise, it just looks the part, it is sleek, yet with a robust feel that gives it an appearance that is as solid as it feels, yet without coming over as clunky or clumsy
It is also highly adaptable. The smooth elliptical motion delivers a low impact workout that can be switched on the fly from a ‘pull workout’ to a ‘push workout’.
Full and easy to follow assembly instructions are provided and normally can be assembled in around an hour.
Teeter have really simplified this process not only with the conciseness of the provided instructions but also through a free app called Bilt.
This app is an interactive 3D walkthrough of the build process that really makes the assembly process painless.
Teeter pride themselves on and have a reputation for quality customer service. If you have ANY issues simply email or phone and they are always prompt and helpful. Plus they are US based!
The Power10 has a full 1-year warranty but is also backed up by a 60-day money back guarantee.
If the product doesn’t live up to your expectations simply return it within this period.
Thanks to its unique design features this is the most versatile rowing machine on the market.
It has the ability to push experienced athletes to the edge of their endurance and yet can still gently lead a beginner through a fitness regime that can be precisely tailored to match their fitness level.
Thanks to its low-impact exercise routines it is also perfect for those who suffer from joint or back pain. This is another area where the high customization that the Teeter Power10 offers comes into its own.
By being able to precisely target muscle groups in workouts it is a fantastic machine for physiotherapy and improving muscle structure around vulnerable areas.
Below are just some of the targeted exercise routines this rowing machine can provide
Strength – Highly adjustable resistance levels let you push those muscles to the limit, then switch from pull to push mode as they tire to continue the workout without over-straining yourself.
Cardio – By engaging so many muscles in your workout routines the Teeter Power10 is great for cardio workouts.
Endurance – Aerobic endurance exercises that build stamina without causing muscle fatigue.
Full Body – The bi-directional resistance feature of the Power10 engages more muscle mass than traditional rowing machines for a full body workout.
Weight Loss – By alternating the intensity level of the resistance between high and low settings (simply by rotating the handily placed dial) weight loss and toning routines are highly adjustable and effective.
We've made a nice easy list of the Pros and Cons of the Power10 below:
Console – This could have a few more features, however the Teeter Move app helps negate this with all it's free training programs.
Mobility – The Teeter Power10 weighs in at 180 lbs fully assembled, making it a pretty heafty machine. However this is due to the quality of materials and build of the machine where heavier is actually better.
This is as close to the perfect rowing machine as it is possible to get.
Teeter have put a lot of time and effort into making this a complete workout machine and have done so with only a couple of minor niggles.
If you were to target one home-gym machine and wanted to cover multiple bases with a single purchase then this could well be the perfect option.