If you are young, sitting in front of a computer for hours is no problem. But when you get older, you will find that sitting for a while would get back pain. Going to the gym somehow solves this problem. But agree that it’s almost impossible to regularly do sports if you work a lot. Today, we are going to review a Xiaomi-related product that should be quite useful – Xiaomo Smart Rowing Machine Pro.
Xiaomo Smart Rowing Machine Pro Appearance
Each component of Xiaomo Smart Rowing Machine Pro has two cartons. You need to assemble it yourself before using. Xiaomo also provides installation tools and various fastening parts. They are also classified according to the order of installation. So there is basically no difficulty in installation.
The overall size of the rowing machine is 1950*480*480mm and the weight is 25 kg.
In terms of materials, the Xiaomo Smart Rowing Machine Pro uses pine wood from Chile. When you get close to the rowing machine, you can smell a light wood fragrance.
The position marked with the Xiaomo smart rowing machine logo is the transmission part. Rowing machines basically use this relatively wide fiber belt for transmission. So it can remain silent even when working out hard.
The pedal part uses a plastic material. You have to fix it with a strap when in use. At the same time, you can also adjust the length of the extension according to the length of your feet.
The handle of the rowing machine is longer. It has a soft grip and can effectively prevent slippage.
A total of four rubber foot pads are on the bottom of the rowing machine. The foot pads are very thick. So you don’t have to worry about damaging the floor even if you use it on a wooden floor.
If you want to move or store the rowing machine, you can use the rollers on the side to slide it.
The black seat cushion uses soft material and adopts a 3D ergonomic design. It fits snugly when sitting. At the same time, the track is still designed with a dual-track and eight-axis precision track, which is very stable when running. Smooth and silent.
A phone and tablet holder can be installed on the top of the rowing machine, or it can be installed at the front or rear, left or right position.
Xiaomo Smart Rowing Machine Pro Experience
Before use, don’t forget to fill the water tank. Xiaomo comes with an electric water pump and a hose in terms of accessories, and then pump in ordinary tap water.
This electric water pump is powered by USB. Connect a power bank to pump the water in the basin into the water tank.
The highest water level line can be seen on the side of the water tank. The higher the water level in the water tank, the greater the resistance. You can adjust the height according to your actual situation. If your body is better, you can put it in the water tank.
The reason why the Xiaomo Smart Rowing Machine Pro is smart is that there is a built-in smart module inside it, which uses two AA batteries to supply power. If you want to link the rowing machine with smartphones and tablets, you need to install Moby Fitness to the app.
The bottom of this smart module has two magnets. When the battery is installed, it can be hidden and attached to the back of the pedal.
The picture below is the interface of this mobile app, which is mainly divided into five sections: Homepage, Stand, Sports, Mall and My (Settings). On the homepage, you can quickly play sports games or see some sports news. In terms of sports, it includes multiple modes such as free strokes, competitions, training, games and adventures.
Among them, if you click the training function, you will see a wealth of exercise plans, including entry, intermediate and regional intensity. Of course, you can also customize your own exercise plan.
When in use, you can install the smartphone on the stand. So you can conveniently view real-time exercise information, including exercise time, speed, and paddle frequency.
In addition to learning pre-exercise preparations, exercise frequency, and breathing adjustments, you will also have Movement training for physical recovery not only allows you to achieve the purpose of exercise but also allows your body to recover as soon as possible.
After each exercise is completed, all your exercise data will be recorded, and it also supports one-click sharing.
And if you don’t want to exercise with a personal trainer, you can also use the software to play some built-in games. The following game is the “Planet Adventure”. Every time you pull the rowing machine, you can control this little robot to jump. When encountering obstacles, you need to pull and jump. Xiaomi combines the rowing machine with the game to make the exercise no longer boring.
The picture below is an adventure game. This game requires you to paddle to the specified number of meters, and then if you encounter a question mark in the process, there will be some games to complete the number of paddles. In general, these games make your exercise process more interesting.
Wrapping Up
This fitness artifact is suitable for home workout. The Xiaomo Smart Rowing Machine Pro can exercise more than 80% of the muscles of the whole body. In addition, although its volume is slightly larger than ordinary fitness equipment, it will not take up too much space when you stand and store it. Placing it in a corner of the living room can instantly enhance the living room’s style.