Innovative Rowing & Smart Technology Features for More Varied Rowing Workouts
As the NordicTrack Rower RW900 reviewed here is a hybrid rower it utilizes both magnetic resistance with an electromagnetic flywheel and also includes air rowing components. Because of this hybrid rowing technology, it is able to achieve much better rowing feedback similar to traditional air rowers but offers a much more silent experience like traditional magnetic rowing machines. With its SMR (silent magnetic resistance) features, exercising is more comfortable and quieter thanks to this new technology. You can gain the benefits of air rowing with the quieter rowing function that magnetic-only rowing machines were able to achieve. So with this NordicTrack rowing machine, you get a blend of the best of both magnetic and air rowers combined into one modern rowing machine experience.Contents
- 1 Innovative Rowing & Smart Technology Features for More Varied Rowing Workouts
- 1.1 Smart Rowing Technology
- 1.2 Rowing Workout Programs Included with the NordicTrack Rower RW900
- 1.3 Additional Workout Programs with IFit App
- 1.4 NordicTrack RW900 Benefits
- 1.5 NordicTrack Rowing Machine RW900 Pros
- 1.6 NordicTrack Rower RW900 Hybrid Rowing Machine Cons
- 1.7 NordicTrack Rower RW900 Hybrid Rower Active Resistance Feature
- 1.8 Foldable Rowing Machine & Compact Footprint for Storage
- 1.9 NordicTrack RW900 Keys Features
- 1.10 NordicTrack RW200 Rower Benefits
- 1.11 NordicTrack RW900 Keys Features
- 1.12 NordicTrack Rower RW900 Review Rating
Smart Rowing Technology
What is very noticeable when you first view the NordicTrack rowing machine RW900 is rather than having just a small LCD display control panel like other rowing machines the NordicTrack Rower RW900 has a large 22-inch interactive touchscreen display like a Peloton type device. The NordicTrackrowing machine is classed as a smart rower since the 22-inch HD touch screen display allows you to choose from a range of rowing environments. So that when you are rowing, you can choose to move around the world and row across various lakes and rivers to achieve a much more immersive rowing experience. You can become absorbed within the video of the 22-inch HD touch screen display and with the rower automatically adjusting the resistance to the environment that you have selected, it provides a much more immersive rowing experience.Rowing Workout Programs Included with the NordicTrack Rower RW900
You can choose a different rowing program for every day of the month so that you can introduce a variety of exercises to your rowing machine exercise routine. There are over 30 different rowing workout programs available to you. The touchscreen display makes navigating the choice of workout programs easy and the layout is easy to follow and understand. The NordicTrack rowing machines come with an iFit Membership which is included free for the first year. With the iFit Coach app of the iFit Membership, you can gain access to over 12,000 workout sessions through the app. Continuing the iFit Membership subscription service after the first year is optional and does not prevent your full use of the rower. The iFit Membership offers additional fitness workouts outside of just rowing.
Additional Workout Programs with IFit App
Using the iFit membership app you can benefit from additional exercises such as yoga, meditation, and workouts with dumbbells, kettlebells, or other weight equipment or household item you might already have at home to increase your health and wellbeing. You can access these other workout programs via the 22-inch HD touch screen display as the display can tilt to allow you to view it from other angles than just sitting on the rowerNordicTrack RW900 Benefits
This NordicTrack rowing machine comes with 26 different levels of resistance; it is a huge advantage over air rowing machines and traditional air resistance rowers. This is because the RW900 uses the newest combined air and magnetic rowing technology. Air rowers offer very good rowing feedback and are often preferred for rowing exercise, but there is no clear air resistance method because you generally adjust your rowing speed to determine the resistance level you want to achieve or workout intensity with an air resistance rower.
NordicTrack Rowing Machine RW900 Pros
In the NordicTrack RW900 rowing machine, the combined air resistance and magnetic resistance allow you to adjust resistance levels accurately between the 26 levels and achieve a good level of feedback and an appropriate level of resistance which should suit all levels of rowers. This rower features a soft-grip handle that is comfortable to use and will prevent blisters when working out strenuously.NordicTrack Rower RW900 Hybrid Rowing Machine Cons
A distinction about the RW900 Nordic rowing machine is that it has a 22-inch HD touchscreen display, which means it will need to be plugged into the mains. This is not the case with other rowers with smaller LCD display screens. Since these small LCD displays on other rowers can run from just batteries. This means that you will need somewhere to plug the NordicTrack rowing machine RW900 model into the mains. Or use an extension cable if needed in order to use this type of rower. This is not a major issue but something to note for the setup of the rowing machine.NordicTrack Rower RW900 Hybrid Rower Active Resistance Feature
There is also an array of famous lakes and rivers around the world to choose from, such as Little Bitterroot Lake in Montana or Lake Bled in Slovenia, plus you can select rivers around the world, such as the River Thames in London, the Kafue River in Zambia and many others. From the different locations you can select, you can experience different water conditions and change your scenery while you row. The NordicTrack RW900 has an automatic resistance adjustment feature. The NordicTrack Rower RW900 reviewed here will match the resistance level you feel with the iFit workout you selected for your workout. You can also change the resistance manually if required, so this rower can be used by rowers of all ages and fitness levels.Foldable Rowing Machine & Compact Footprint for Storage

NordicTrack RW900 Keys Features
- Innovative combined air and magnetic rowing technology for the best of both rowing experiences
- SMR (silent magnetic resistance) is quieter and smoother because of the SMR technology
- 26 Resistance Levels – good level of resistance feedback for rowers of all ages and levels of rowing expertise
- 30 Different workout programs built into the rowing machine display
- 22″ HD Touchscreen Touchscreen Display for selecting programs, displaying content and interactive rowing feedback metrics for average strokes rowed, rowing speed, and distance rowed
- Space Saver Design – easy to store
- Soft easy grip ergonomic padded handle
- Ergonomic molded seat for comfortable rowing exercise
- Pivoting pedals to adjust as you row and maintain good foot support throughout your workout session
- Adjustable nylon foot straps: Keeps your feet securely in place as you increase your rowing workout
- Warranty – A 15-year warranty on the frame with 5-year parts and 2-year labor makes for a very comprehensive warranty

NordicTrack RW200 Rower Benefits
If you like the idea of the technology of the hybrid rower but don’t need the smart screen display the NordicTrack RW200 may be the rowing machine for you. The NordicTrack RW200 still comes with 26 different levels of resistance and the majority of the features of the NordicTrack RW900 like the newest combined air and magnetic rowing technology.

NordicTrack RW900 Keys Features
- Innovative combined air and magnetic rowing technology for the best of both rowing experiences
- SMR (silent magnetic resistance) is quieter and smoother because of the SMR technology
- 26 Resistance Levels – good level of resistance feedback for rowers of all ages and levels of rowing expertise
- LCD Display for selecting resistance manually, displaying content and interactive rowing feedback metrics for average strokes rowed, rowing speed, and distance rowed
- Space Saver Design – easy to store
- Soft easy grip ergonomic padded handle
- Ergonomic molded seat for comfortable rowing exercise
- Pivoting pedals to adjust as you are rowing and maintains good foot support throughout your workout session
- Adjustable nylon foot straps: Keeps your feet securely in place as you increase your rowing workout
- Warranty – A 15-year warranty on the frame with 5-year parts and 2-year labor makes for a very comprehensive warranty