Features of the Water Rower Club model rower: The Water Rower Club has Black Rails have been styled to prevent scuffing, other wooden components are finished in an attractive rosewood which are more resistant to soiling than the Natural model. Each Water Rower Club machine has been hand finished with Danish Oil & Urethane for protection. Wood has been chosen due to its marvellous engineering properties, primary amongst these is its ability to absorb sound & vibration enhancing the Water Rower's quietness & smoothness of use. Ash, like all woods used in Water Rower construction, is a premium hardwood with incredible longevity & dimensional stability. For reasons of ecology, all our woods are harvested from replenishable forests. Rowing has long been recognised as the most complete aerobic exercise Works 84% of the muscle mass- more than any other exercise, rowing recruits all major muscle groups Maximises gain, minimise time- derive maximum benefit from an all body workout & burn more calories in less time Kind to the body- no impact or load on the joints, suitable for all, young or old, male or female, big or small, fit or unfit Relaxing to the mind- smooth & rhythmical, a joy to use Combines Aerobic & Resistance- unique combination of aerobic & anaerobic benefits