This means that even though it can be well-suited to many users due to its simplicity, there are some limitations and cheaper parts to deal with. Magnetic Resistance is often overlooked, due to it not offering the most immersive experience. It’s a physical magnet which is situated close to the flywheel, determining the intensity of the workout. I’d recommend this machine for more slow-duration and steady-stated cardio rather than more intense HIIT workouts. The resistance is great compared to other magnetic rowers and even better when you consider the price but it cannot compete with the higher-end air rowers when performing more intense bouts of exercise.

This may be little more than a starting point where users can get to grips with the resistance levels, data and general workout, but it has just enough to keep most beginner-level users happy. Unlike a lot of magnetic rowers, the rowing motion is quite smooth and the resistance responsive. This smooth rowing experience is due to the direct belt-driven system that JLL has incorporated into this machine. From the first day of ownership I was able to benefit from tough rowing workouts with the convenience of not leaving my house.This shows just how much JLL value their customer service, as they also want to ensure you have the workout equipment that’s perfect for you. Conclusion At the time of writing the R310 undercuts the R200 in terms of price and as such is worthy of consideration. How They Compare During the warranty period, JLL Fitness Ltdwill at no additional charge replace the part(s) or repair the treadmill (at JLL Fitness option) if it becomes defective, malfunctions or otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal, non-commercial, personal, family or household use. In repairing the treadmill, JLL Fitness may replace defective parts or at the option of JLL Fitness, use serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts in performance. All exchanged parts and products replaced under this warranty will become the property of JLL Fitness Ltd. The JLL R200 rowing machine is a budget priced rower that has enough bells and whistles to give a good workout but leaves out the unnecessary stuff to remain at an affordable low price.

The seat rail measures up at an impressive 115.5cm which means taller users will be more than comfortable when using this rower. The rail features a double wheel sliding mechanism that creates a very smooth ride and when combined with the foam padded seat and foam padded handlebars the comfort levels are surprisingly high for such an affordable piece of equipment.

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The JLL R200 is magnetic resistance rowing machine that is direct belt driven. JLL is a Birmingham based supplier of fitness equipment including rowers, treadmills, exercise bikes and cross trainers. The JLL R200 may be their most popular product Performance It will state on your delivery note how many boxes you should receive. If the boxes you receive don't match the delivery note you must write down the number of boxes received on the delivery note next to your signature. The seat of the R200 is padded and comfortable to sit on. The ergonomic handlebars are covered in high-quality non-slip rubber with foam padding. This ensures an easy and comfortable grip whilst rowing with no rubbing against your hands and fingers. There are a number of other rowers that appear similar to the R200 in terms of both price and features. The two most similar competitors are the Viavito Sumi and the XS Sports R310. Both of these models have similar footprints and practically the same specifications. See the table below for a summary. JLL R200 vs Viavito Sumi Initially I found the pull to be slightly lumpy – there seemed to be an inconsistency with the resistance during the pulling motion. After a couple of weeks however, this seemed to smooth out and I stopped noticing it.