Equipment Guides

Person training on a rowing machine, illustrating rowing machines for weight loss in South Africa

Is a Rowing Machine Good for Weight Loss? A Sou...

Yes, rowing supports weight loss well. It works roughly 85% of your muscle mass in one low-impact movement, which means a high energy cost without the joint load of running....

Is a Rowing Machine Good for Weight Loss? A Sou...

Yes, rowing supports weight loss well. It works roughly 85% of your muscle mass in one low-impact movement, which means a high energy cost without the joint load of running....

Woman training on a rowing machine indoors, illustrating rowing machines for home use in South Africa

Best Rowing Machines for Home Use in South Africa

The best rowing machine for home use in South Africa is the Tunturi R30 at R6 726 for quiet magnetic rowing, or the Ar9 Air Rower at R14 996 if...

Best Rowing Machines for Home Use in South Africa

The best rowing machine for home use in South Africa is the Tunturi R30 at R6 726 for quiet magnetic rowing, or the Ar9 Air Rower at R14 996 if...

Man training on a rowing machine in a gym, comparing water, air and magnetic rowing machine resistance in South Africa

Water vs Air vs Magnetic Rowing Machines: Which...

Buy magnetic if noise is your constraint, air if you want performance and comparable data, water if you want responsive resistance with a sound you can live with. Magnetic starts...

Water vs Air vs Magnetic Rowing Machines: Which...

Buy magnetic if noise is your constraint, air if you want performance and comparable data, water if you want responsive resistance with a sound you can live with. Magnetic starts...

Row of rowing machines in a well-lit indoor gym, illustrating the best rowing machines available in South Africa

Best Rowing Machines in South Africa (2026 Buye...

The best rowing machines in South Africa are the Tunturi R20 at R4 750 for value, the Ar9 Air Rower at R14 996 for home training, and the Concept2 RowErg...

Best Rowing Machines in South Africa (2026 Buye...

The best rowing machines in South Africa are the Tunturi R20 at R4 750 for value, the Ar9 Air Rower at R14 996 for home training, and the Concept2 RowErg...

Close-up of a person training on a stationary bike indoors, comparing spin bikes and exercise bikes in South Africa

Spin Bike vs Exercise Bike: What's the Differen...

A spin bike puts you in a forward road-bike position over a heavy flywheel and lets you stand; an upright exercise bike sits you more upright with a wider saddle...

Spin Bike vs Exercise Bike: What's the Differen...

A spin bike puts you in a forward road-bike position over a heavy flywheel and lets you stand; an upright exercise bike sits you more upright with a wider saddle...

Row of indoor spinning bikes in a fitness studio, illustrating spinning bikes available in South Africa

Best Spinning Bikes in South Africa for Home an...

The best spinning bikes in South Africa are the Yesoul C1a at R5 966 for home value, the Horizon 7.0IC at R13 649 for serious home training, and the Platinum...

Best Spinning Bikes in South Africa for Home an...

The best spinning bikes in South Africa are the Yesoul C1a at R5 966 for home value, the Horizon 7.0IC at R13 649 for serious home training, and the Platinum...