ProForm 750R Rower Review – 2023

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Last Updated: May 1, 2023

In our ProForm 750R review, we take a look at this great in-home rower that offers many of the features found on more expensive rowers at a lower price point. The 750R features a 5” high-contrast display console, but it also has a tablet holder with an adjustable clip that lifts out of the top of the console to hold an iFit compatible tablet. This makes it so the rower functions with either a simple screen for those who don’t want extra tech; or it doubles as a tech-enabled rower complete with all the iFit functionality via the tablet. (Tablet is not included.)

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Who It’s For: Users who want a rower with tech-functionality options that you don’t have to pay for right out of the gate

The ProForm 750R is designed for users who want a rowing machine that has:

• A simple console that is easy to see and use
• Tablet holder with adjustable clip
• iFit compatible software that syncs data between the rower and the iFit app on your tablet
• Comfortable seat and smooth track motion
• Wide ergonomic pedals
• Soft grip handle
• Folding Design

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In-depth Review of the ProForm 750R

750R Rower Construction

Frame

• The ProForm 750R is a comfortable rower with a folding frame that reduces its footprint by folding in half when not in use. The steel seat rail is sturdy and supportive and the seat slides smoothly back and forth during your drive and release. Ergonomic pedals and sturdy footboards support a healthy drive while nylon straps keep feet securely in the pedals. This rower feels nice in use and is a great way to strengthen all the major muscle groups in your body!

Geometry

• Total Footprint: 22” Width x 86.5” Depth x 45.5” Height
• Rower Weight: 116lbs
• Max User Weight: 250lbs

Foot Board & Pedals

• The wide pedals have a ledge around the base and edges to support good foot position. Wide, nylon straps with velcro overlay holds the user’s shoe snugly in the pedal. These pedals will work for pretty much any size shoe. A gentle checker-pattern texture on the pedal surface provides a bit of traction so your shoe stays still and doesn’t slide along the pedal surface.
• I love the pivoting motion in the pedal which allows just a bit of flexion through the ankle to reduce knee and ankle tension.
• The footboard feels solid underneath the pedal overlay and supports a healthy drive through the legs and back.

Handle

• The ProForm 750R handle is gently cushioned for a comfortable hold. We’ve read reviews that indicate the handle is too narrow for some users, however it worked great for us. Since the console sits up above the flywheel, the catch and flywheel are slightly lower on the 750R than on comparable rowers. This requires a bit more forward lean at the catch and may not be an ideal set up for users

Seat

• The molded seat is slightly cushioned and has a few superficial contour lines. It isn’t very large nor is it very contoured, but it does slide smoothly up and down the track. This seat may be too small for larger users, but the 750R only supports 250 pounds, so it will probably work fine for anyone in this weight range.

FlyWheel

• The flywheel on the ProForm 750R is inertia-enhanced and geared for a smooth drive. When resistance is high the tension holds the nylon cord tight so there is no floppiness in the recovery.

Resistance

• 24 Digital Resistance Levels
  • Magnetic resistance is silent, so you can use the 750R rower at any time of day or night without disturbing those around you. There is a bit of air flow noise, but this is just a bit of a “whirring” sound. The digital resistance is nice because you can find the same amount of resistance at each level for consistency.

Console/Controls

Console

• 5” High-Contrast Display
• The ProForm 750R console is very simple. The display screen shows you:
  • Strokes per minute
  • Calories
  • Total Strokes
  • Time
  • Distance
• Console Layout
  • The high-contrast screen sits in the middle of the console with workouts on either side. The right side features Calorie Workouts, listed from 1-10 in red. The left side shows Watts Workouts from 1-10 in yellow. Below the screen buttons allow you to select either a Calorie or Watt workout. You can also reset the metrics and display different stats if desired. Two large buttons with a – and + at the bottom of the console scroll through resistance levels. There are also smaller buttons to adjust volume if you plug your music in via the Aux-In port.
• Tablet Holder
  • At the top of the console, a tablet holder lifts out with an adjustable clip to hold your personal tablet securely. From here, you can watch a program or read a book on your tablet — or you can download and use iFit via the iFit app. This app will sync with your 750R rower to show various iFit rowing classes and outdoor routes.

Accessories

• Storage/Fans/Cup Holders
  • There are no fans, storage or cup holders on the 750R. Since the console sits so low to the ground, it is easy to set items to the side, such as a phone or water bottle. These could be placed on the floor alongside the rower and within easy reach.

Noise Level

• The ProForm 750R is exceptionally quiet when rowing. The seat glides silently up and down the track and the flywheel makes minimal noise. There is the typical “rowing” noise from the cord moving in and out of the console unit, but this is subtle. The only real noise on the 750R occurs when you change resistance levels. The manual dial “clicks” to indicate each resistance level and this clicking is slightly noisy.

Storage / Folding

• The ProForm 750R folds up when not in use. The rower folds up by hinging in the middle. Remove the pins that secure the track and then lift the base of the track up to reduce floor space when not in use. This is another handy feature on the ProForm 750R.

Workouts

20 Pre-programmed workouts

10 Calorie workouts and 10 Watts workouts line the console for easy selection. You can toggle through options using the buttons on the bottom of the console.

iFit Workouts

iFit will sync with your rower if you use an iFit compatible tablet and download the iFit app. This opens up your options tremendously as iFit contains hundreds of classes and content that can be used on or off the rower. In addition to studio based classes that give excellent instruction on rowing form, outdoor routes are filmed all over the world in some of the most beautiful waters. You can row as if you were gliding along the Thames river in London or take a leisurely ride around a placid lake in New Zealand. iFit opens up your training options significantly.

• Studio Rowing Classes: These classes are filmed in a studio with a trainer on a rower in front of you and other participants rowing alongside. Trainers are excellent at cueing form since it can be easy to develop sloppy form when rowing. The resistance is automated, so it will automatically adjust to whatever the trainer is doing.
• Outdoor Routes all over the world: This is where iFit excels. No other program can compete with the extensive iFit outdoor content. You can choose courses from rivers all over the world. You see the perspective of the rowing trainer with an occasional drone shot or overhead view of the water.