Side by Side Comparison of: Stamina vs SuperMats

We love this rowing machine. It's fairly light weight but is sturdy. We get a good work out using this for sure. We have only had it for a few weeks but can tell that we will get a lot of good out of it.The annoying things are that the seat is a bit hard-I don't expect a throne by any means but it could be a little softer. Also, there is a lifetime count that you can't reset. If I were to redesign I would make this like our cars that there's a "trip A" and a "trip B" that can each be reset on their own. My husband and I like to switch off on commercial breaks using this and I would love to be able to see how many reps I have done instead of having to log it when we switch out. It's not annoying enough to remove a star but it's something I hope the manufacturer would consider for a newer model of this.

I was sick of my stationary bike and looking for something different when my grandson suggested a rowing machine. This little machine was the perfect choice, delivered quickly and pretty easy to put together it offers a much better total body workout then my bike did. The size allows me to keep it in my living room mostly but easily put it in the guest room if needed. Started out slow but I have built up my strength and endurance pretty quickly and really enjoy working out on this machine.

Easy to assembly, quiet and smooth to operate. The full rowing motion makes for a terrific workout. The computer is very basic but the counts are accurate and that's the core functionality you need. Many screws were in place already, not in the bag referred to in the instructions. Only real complaint is that the strap placement is much lower on the foot than it appears in the picture and consequently fairly awkward to fasten. That's a minor thing, though, compared to the overall quality of this machine.

A great machine!. Having been a rowing nut in my younger years, (singles and four with a rudder man) I was not expecting being able to duplicate the real water resistance. With the machine adjustment I'm able to duplicate the exact pressure on the oars. It was easy to assemble, it is quiet and easy to get on and off. My muscles are coming back quickly, (so say my wife) to the point I'm always peaking on the mirror on a tank top.I do 18 minutes a day non stop, 7 days a week. My eighty years old frame is very appreciative by now.

Fast shipping, fantastic rowing machine for home gym. I have no problems with my feet slipping out but I have a size 6 foot. Sinch the Velcro up tight and no problems.. Highly recommend this machine it's inexpensive easy to store a great product.

I am disabled and weigh 250 pounds. There is very little I can do in the way of exercise, but I wanted something that I could use to hopefully lose some weight. I was able to put it together by myself pretty easily (and I'm a woman), and it's a nice, smooth workout. Seems very strong and sturdy and holds my weight without any problem. Slight problem keeping my feet in the holders, but don't know what you can do about that; the foot straps are wide, and I put them as tight as I can. I can only go about 10 or 15 minutes at a time, though, anyway, so it's not a huge inconvenience. I've only used it a few times so far, and if I develop a problem with it, I will update my review, but so far, it's great.

The mat works well under my rowing machine. Protects the floor and the rower stays totally in place. Easy to clean and looks very neat. I would definitely recommend it!

I cut these up and glued them to the bottoms of my hallway runners, so they no longer wrinkle nor bunch up nor move around the hallway. The heavy PVC worked perfectly. My hallway running stay in place perfectly and company asks me how I do it. Shhh. It's a secret.

As advertised. Good for reducing any vibration when rowing hard and easy to clean the sweat off.

This has been a great mat for my machine. No slipping, and it might be slightly longer than the one Concept2 sells in their store. That being said, the Concept2 mat sold by Concept2 is $5 cheaper at $55, is long enough for the Concept2 D model rower, and has the Concept2 logo on it, as well, if that might matter to you. :) For now, I'm happy enough with Supermats.

Purchased this to go under our WaterRower WaterRower Club Rowing Machine in Ash Wood with S4 Monitor and this works wonderfully. Provides some extra 'cushion' under the rower and will collect sweat instead of dripping on the floor. We keep our WaterRower in the living room so it actually gets used while watching TV or other activities. The mat adds protection for the floors. It is QUITE heavy (at good thing) so we do not move it too often (works best to roll it up to move).Very pleased with this mat and glad we chose it with the rower.

I bought this mat to go with a Newport Challenge AR rower. The length is great and it's reasonably thin, while being incredibly durable. It obviously comes rolled, so I walked back and forth on it to smooth it out and in not much time at all it was sitting pretty flat to the floor. I assembled my rower and placed it on there and it has worked out great in my living room. I don't have a huge house, so having something that isn't in the way with furniture around it is a real plus. My rower doesn't slide around at all since it's on this mat and it has been great for protecting my wood floors. For $39.99 you can't go wrong on this product. I love it!

I wanted to buy a rower because I had used one years ago at the gym and liked the way it worked. All the other machines either were too highly priced, or the reviews were not too convincing. The price on this one was very good and the reviews were good. So I gave it a try.
I am very pleased with it.
1st it was very well packed.
2nd it was very easy to assemble.
3rd it is so smooth and quiet I watch tv and
have no problem hearing the movie sound.
4th and most important, it is a great workout...I've had it for just under a month.
Use it everyday. Initially for 15 minutes. Now up to 50 minutes.
I started at level 1, that was easy. Progressed to now level 6. Works up a good sweat and my wife can see the difference. My arms are more shapely and a little bigger. And I've lost some belly fat. As far as weight loss. I have lost about 4 lbs.
I think the main difference is that these workouts mainly help turn fat into muscle. I am very glad I chose this Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rower.
PS... I will add a video at a later date.
Only down sides are as many of the reviews pointed out the
1 pedals kept slipping off.
This is very easily, quickly and inexpensively corrected by buying a set of 2 Velcro strips, which I found at Lowe's for under $7 a pair.
Feet have not slipped off the pedals since.
2 due to the motion, I have a little bit of friction burn on my rear. I had an extre sheet of rubber floor padding left so I cut a piece to the shape of the seat, and it did relieve some of the burn.

This rower is an Excellent buy.
As the pros outweigh the cons.
I highly recommend it.

I would have given a 5 star if it would have come with 4 Velcro strips instead of 2. And if the seat were padded better.

Updated on 9/8/2016
It has been 3 months since I received and began working out on the Stamina Bodytrac
Guide 1050.
It is still by far one of the best, if not the best purchase I have made in the last 5 years.
I'm up to level 8. Doing 20 minutes a day.
I have lost weight, toned down & feel great.
That being said, you should incorporate, a healthy diet, some calisthenics, and you should workout regularly. I try to use the rower at least once a day. Though I miss days here and there.
Every so often you should lubricate with WD40.
Also, I suggest you go over the machine (bolts, screws) and make sure they are staying tight.
I do it at the end of each month.
Due to movement and vibration, some may loosen although it is minimal.
Fantastic Machine Quality and Price...
Huge thumbs up!!!

The good: this rower replicates an actual rowing experience pretty well, which I like because I rowed in my college days. It has a minimal foot print and works well even after 10 years (I didn't row for some of those years).

Neutral: I use it at a medium setting, I use it more as a heart pumping exerciser than a strength building exerciser. Given it has only one piston, and the pivoting mechanisms are a bit fragile, I don't think it's meant for really strong people or people who enjoy working with high resistance. I read one review where the person broke the main pivoting bolt, and some reviews where plastic bushing shavings appeared after work-outs.

The bad: There are two problems with this machine, both of which you can work-around.

The lesser problem is the foot straps, only one pair of shoes I own works well with the straps such that my feet stay in the foot rests. The company that makes this machine apparently has another different pair of foot rests/straps, which probably allow you to exercise with another pair of shoes that work.

The biggest problem is the pivoting mechanism under the machine which has PLASTIC bushings. Those bushings WILL wear out, either fast when you're strong and work with high resistance, or over time. The company should have used metal bushings, but that would have increased the price by a few dollars and would make the product last too long. You can order new bushings, and when they arrive you'll find out they are the wrong ones and they don't fit and you can't put the machine back together. This is the end of the machine for the average person. If you have access to a grinder, you can grind down the bushing 1/32 of an inch and then you can put the pivoting mechanism back together. The company refuses to acknowledge they sent me the wrong bushings, twice, and refuses to admit the new bushings don't work. The picture, if you can see it, has the old bushing on the right, the new bushing on the left, obviously not the same bushings.

Conclusion: great machine for people in reasonable shape WHEN it works. Foot rests require you to find shoes that work. Pivoting bushings wear out and you need a grinder to make new bushings work. Not a good machine for strong people. Product support is helpful at first but bails at the first sign of trouble.

Great machine for the price. I too had the problem with my shoes slipping out of the foot straps. The back rim isn't tall enough. However, for about $1 you can mod the peddles for a quick fix. I cut a 4" PVC end cap in half and bolted them to the peddles as shown in the attached photo. Works great and fits my big shoes.

Works great.

Good mats - is perfect for my Concept2 model E rower - to long for my BowFelx M5 - could be cheaper

Heavy duty mat that seems to be just like what previous reviews said it would be. Very nice and easy to use, but it does roll up a bit. A large piece of cardboard is actually better, but of course cardboard doesn't look very good. It is the right size for my rowing machine.

Mat is being used with a Concept 2 Rower. It fits under the rower very well. It does move a little bit which causes it to bunch in the middle but it is only when I am banging out a long row. Otherwise it is a great product that I would recommend.

Works great, protects the carpet and serves to "designate the rower footprint" and by extension serves a safety function. Spouse is pleased that the carpet is protected. I use it for a Concept 2. I have had no issues with smell, discoloration, "waving."

This mat fits perfectly underneath my Concept 2 Rower. It is fairly thick and seems to be quite durable; I have it on top of fairly thick carpet and it never slides around. I've had it for a few months now and have only one complaint. As this mat does seem to consist partly, of thick rubber. It does have a slight rubber smell. It has dissipated since I first got it, but the smell still lingers a bit.

I've had this machine for about 7 months. While it does give a good workout, I've had to contact the company's support group for replacement parts at least 3 times. While they are quick to respond, and didn't charge me for the parts or to ship them, this only applied during the 90 day warranty period, and you must fill out the warranty form online or through the email. The issue is that the 2 rowing arms attach to the frame via tension knobs, but the threading only goes through one side of the arm, and with regular use, that threading becomes stripped. They should have welded a steel nut inside the pipe, instead of just using the thin wall to hold the arm in place. If you are planning on using this rower frequently, then I'd consider investing in a more durable one.

I was looking for a rowing machine that would be slim and light enough to take out or put away for whenever I wanted to get a quick work out at home. I was impressed by the price and the overall reviews for the machine, despite some negative trends in the feedback, I decided to purchase the machine anyway to see whether it was worth the price.Although the machine is sturdy, and does the trick for a good cardio workout, it really does feel quite flimsy. I'm 5 4' and 118 lbs, and when I'm using the machine, there's all sorts of squeaks and rickety sounds. That can be distracting, especially when I'm using the machine as a de-stressor. I've had the rowing machine for 2 months now, and I've used it perhaps once a week. I can already see some wear in the seat and the parts of the machine. I suppose you're getting what you've paid for, which is fine if you don't plan on using it for long stretches and daily use. Otherwise, I would suggest looking for a sturdier machine.The set up is also not ideal, in that you have to unscrew and screw the bars in place for a work out, and when putting it away (upright in the garage, in my case) you have to unscrew and screw the bars again to keep them from dropping when the machine ins being moved.

I like the price. But during the installation yesterday the assembly person found that the seat had a rip .. and one of the handle screw plastic head is broken.Also the assembly guy didn't seem to be training to give a good product demo, after the assembly .... And the manual is not at all clear about how to fold the handles for storing....Didn't expect this for an Amazon-vendor-product.

I am an avid rower and have trained on various types of machines in the past. This rower would provide a very thorough and satisfying workout IF...For one, the clock actually worked. It stays on zero. (I actually tried hitting it hard like another reviewer mentioned. Yeah, that didn't work.) Two, if the foot rests were designed by an actual rower. Sadly, with seemingly little thought in mind, these foot rests were designed (by someone that has surely never rowed) and placed upon an otherwise excellent machine.Why are the sides of the foot rests taller than the back where the heel rests?? I am so disappointed that my feet pop out CONSTANTLY. I can row hard for about five seconds and then "Oh, no...there goes a foot again"! I shouldn't have to spend time trying to figure out a way to make a product work. I Might have to buy more Velcro to somehow lock my feet in to place. This machine will provide an excellent workout if you can figure out how to keep your feet strapped in. Good luck.On a positive, and my reason for the even 3 stars despite the above major complaint, It glides smoothly and feels like you are really rowing with the use of the "oars" (vs the ergs with one pulley bar). Also, I am 6'1" and this is one of the few pieces of exercise equipment that is actually long enough for me to get a great workout on....again, if I can manage to figure out a way to stay on it.I really am saddened to say that one SIMPLE little alteration in the design of the foot rests would have earned this rower an easy 5 stars. I am unfortunately forced to give it a 3 star rating, due to the lack of thought in it's design, and THEN do what the individual that designed it SHOULD have done and make it better somehow.

First up, a warning: without modifying the foot holders, this product is PAINFUL to use. My feet were bleeding after a single use wearing socks. I ended up 3D printing my own foot holders for it, but if you aren't prepared or able to do some modification on yours, you should consider purchasing a better designed rowing machine like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YPZWT2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003YPZWT2&linkCode=as2&tag=todmedblo-20&linkId=ELSYURL4CCMJBHVAPROS:- small and light / convenient to store- inexpensive- compatible with a wide variety of workout needs (adjustable tension) and body sizes (big and small)CONS:- seat and foot holders are not well padded. Prepare to be uncomfortable. (no pain no gain?)- creaks a lot while in useWould I buy this rowing machine again? If I'm on a tight budget, yes. For this price, there's simply no good competition. If I was willing to spend a bit more, though, I'd prefer to get something a bit higher quality (like the above Air Rower) that doesn't need any modifications to be usable.

For this price, this is a pretty good machine. It does, however, have it's issues.Cons:1. As several other reviews state, the foot pedals suck. I thought that since I'm a tall woman with size 8.5 feet, I'd be fine. Nope. It didn't matter how tightly I pulled the velcro straps, my feet wouldn't stay. Since I knew ahead of time that this could be an issue, I was only mildly frustrated. I now keep some long strips of fabric (I use old t-shirt scraps) to act as a second tie. I wrap them around both the pedal and my foot and then double knot it and I'm all set to row.2. Also having to do with the foot pedal -- on the second day I had this machine, my husband decided to try it. When he went to tighten the velcro strap on his foot, the whole plastic part holding the strap broke off. So now we can't even use that strap. Again, I knew I would have problems with this, so the addition of the fabric straps work fine.3. The seat squeaks. It's not terribly loud, but it's enough to drive you a little crazy. If you wear earbuds while rowing, you can drown it out. Not a deal breaker, just an annoyance.Pros:1. Real rowing motion, not just a t-bar like several machines have.2. 12 levels of resistance3. Low cost compared to other machines4. Easy to move room to room - I can move it myself with no problem5. Great full body workout!Overall, it's not the best machine, but it's a great workout for the amount of money spent. Even knowing the issues I've had, I'd still buy it again instead of spending 4x the amount for another machine.

like it a lot

No instructions on how to clean the mat or which side faces down.

I was hoping the mat was a little heavier. Unfortunately on my garage floor this mat still slides a bit. However it's not terribly bad like some other mats I've owned.

High quality, however it bunches up easily. I use it under Water Rower, and have to adjust and fix it every couple of days.

We are using these for exercise mats on carpet. They tend to slip around quite a lot. For the price, they are ok, and they don't smell like other mats do.

I have a rowing machine (70 pounds) which I put on it, but the mat isn't substantial enough to prevent marking the carpet below the feet of the rower. I assume I'll have to move both mat and machine every couple of weeks.

Good Construction but after a couple week of using the rower. The dial stop working or just doesn't increasethe tension anymore. So the workout is not really a workout at all. To easy to row because no tension onrowing arms.

The rower itself works but the digital monitor I received malfunctions. It resets itself every few seconds so I'm not able to track my progress which is a bummer. My feet slip out of the foot pads also so I can't use them. I'm 5'3 so if you're short this isn't the rower for you. I still use it and just keep my feet on the ground but I don't know if Im getting as good a workout that way. If I had the choice, I wouldn't purchase this again.

After having used a gym rower, this will feel ridiculous. The range of motion for the legs that actually has resistance is very, very minimal, there's no feeling of having worked out with this equipment. The resistance adjustment is for the arm rower part only. So, about the second half of the leg extension feels resistance, but that's it, and the resistance doesn't go all that high so even that half range is kind of wimpy. I was a dummy for expecting a gym-like piece of equipment for this price, so it's my own fault. If it was cost effective to send it back, I would, but I think I'm stuck with it. At least it doesn't take up much space. If you're looking for a light workout that is mostly upper body, this would be fine for you.

PROS:- It is compact; it can be easily stored upright in a closet, or beneath a tall bed.- It is comfortable for the most part.CONS:- The resistance levels are weak and inconsistent. The shock mechanism that controls resistance loses power after some use leaving you coasting through a good portion of your workout. I reached the highest level within days, possibly because of the weak shock system.- The wheel that rolls the seat becomes very noisy. I have to oil it every other workout.

Purchased 8/2014 and this product broke twice in five months. The first instance was a bolt sheering in half. This occurred within the warranty period and a replacement part was sent for free. The second instance was the main shock separating from the machine and being pulled apart at the point of the weld. This cost $24 to replace and ship. Typical use was 1000 reps twice a week at 80% resistance. This product was purchased as an inexpensive way to try a rowing machine and see if it is something I like and would use. It met that need and when it breaks beyond repair I plan on purchasing a different, better constructed machine. Customer service was easy to reach and replacement parts were sent quickly, of course I wish I wouldn't need them in the first place. Functionally the machine was fine and I got a good workout for arms, abs, shoulders and legs. But there was a lot of wiggle in the parts, even when tightened, and you have to strap your feet in VERY tightly otherwise they easily slip out of the foot pads. I'd recommend this for light or introductory use but nothing more serious than that. It is just too poorly constructed with inferior parts and metals for regular, long-term use.

I have had this product 30 days. I've averaged 15-20 minutes per day, after initial assembly problems were resolved (see #2 below). BOTTOM LINE: This works as expected, but there are a few quality and design challenges.1. Item arrived in a flimsy and nearly destroyed box. It is only by luck that the bag of small parts did not get lost in transit.2. Assembly seemed to go okay -- took me about 35-40 minutes -- but there was a missing bolt and one of the plastic parts arrived completely snapped from its bolt. (By completing a form on the manufacturer's website, I received free replacement parts in 6 business days.)3. At 5'4" and with a size 6.5 shoe, the included foot straps barely secure my toes. To stabilize my feet I added Velcro straps about 3 inches below the original ones. Cost: $10 and 30 minutes of sewing/assembly.4. The squeak started after only 20-30 minutes of total use. It turned into a squeal after about an hour of total use. Using graphite lubricant on the roller track seems to have solved this.5. The seat is uncomfortable. Not only is it exceedingly hard, it is slippery. About every 4-5 minutes I have to pause to readjust my position in the seat.6. Being 5'4", I feel like the range of motion is not as good as it could be. I end up hitting the front stop sooner than feels right, and I have a full foot 0f unused track when my legs are fully extended.7. While this does store upright, it still has a considerable footprint. It's also a little awkward/heavy for me to carry up-/downstairs.Otherwise this performs as expected. Hindsight being what it is, I would probably spend a little more next time to avoid these issues.

I have had for several months, and it is now starting to break down. I only use mild soapy water to clean it 1X per month and it sits under a rowing machine so stays very clean, but the movement of the rowing machine is just too much for it.

The mat is just barely is as long as the ERG. Bought it to stop the ERG from sliding on the carpet. If only they had allowed a couple more inches on either end it would work.

Sent it back, not a think as listed. only about 1/8 in thickness not the one inch stated.

As far as a mat goes... It's a mat. It does that job well. I didn't care for this one much because we had to leave outside for 2 weeks to try and get rid of the strong rubber smell when we got it.If you are hoping to use this once it arrives you may need to let it air out first.

This came recommended so I purchased the mat thinking I bought a high quality product like the mat that came with my Bowflex, boy was I sadly mistaken. It's flimsy and cheap looking and will not support the Concept 2E on the carpet. Do not buy this product, very poor quality. I guess it would work on a hard wood floor or concrete, but not for any carpeted floor,...very disappointed.

The meter doesn't work. I tried fresh batteries and the ones that came with it, and it comes on, but doesn't function at all. Very disappointed.

somewhat easy to put together but the foot pedals to hold your feet in placed never worked - feet kept slipping out, husband tried it and it would not hold his feet either. and the and the counter can not be reset - so it will keep track of all the reps done for that day and previous days combined. Not worth the money

Started out well, but both bolts that attach to the handles broke within a few months, then just today after about 6 months the connection the piston made with the base under the seat snapped and I flew off the back.Looks nice and works for a little while but after less than 9000 reps it is completely useless.

Poorly made piece of garbage that will be going to the curb as soon as I find a replacement. Yes, I know it's a "budget rower" but that is a NO EXCUSE for the lack of quality. Foot straps? Broke in under 200 strokes. 200 strokes that had very little foot contact to the foot rests since your feet constantly slip off (read other reviews). Poorly designed, cheaply built, but it's easy to put together. Spend the extra money and buy a better unit. I took a chance on this one and I got burned.

The foot pedals / straps are poorly designed. The strap is at the top of the foot instead of the middle and there is no support on the bottom of the pedal to keep your foot from slipping out. Every 5 minutes I have to stop and readjust my feet.I am a male with an 11 inch foot. Another review mentions that she is a woman with a small foot and has the same problem.Other than this the machine works fine but until this problem is resolved I would recommend you buy a different brand.--EDIT--It was brought to my attention how to resolve the problem I was having with my feet, but I am still not real happy with this machine. It seems like the difficulty setting maxed out pretty quick. I have only been using it a month and I feel like I already need a machine that offers greater resistance. Also when I begin rowing the resistance is at its maximum and shortly into the work out it loses all resistance. It's really not a very good device.The digital display is supposed to shut off after four minutes. Mine never shut off and ran endlessly until the batteries died.

Well I don't usually write reviews, I felt I must in this case.It really is too bad that Stamina has a well built machine, but skimped on a couple of crucial parts. The machine went together quickly, the electronics are good (cheap but adequate), and it worked well....for about 5 minutes.At that time I felt like I was going over speed bumps. After ten minutes I stopped and took the seat off the machine. one of the wheels was off center.So I popped it back on it's little rim and all was good. The second time I used it I got almost to ten minutes before it happened again. This time when I took it apart the wheel was all a-float but still seated on the rim fine. So after two ten minute uses the wheel's bearings fell apart. I'm sending it back, and doing what I should have in the first place, spending more money getting a better one. Definitely not from Stamina.I've read other reviews that claim the shock has it's issues as well. That didn't happen for me. Yet.This wouldn't have been a bad machine if the company would have put better wheels under the seat and a better shock on it.So take it from me. Spend a few extra bucks and get a better machine.

Not straight. Curving though I've attempted to straighten out multiple times

The mat is too thin. It doesn't stay put underneath my rowing machine so i "scoot" across my floor when trying to row. I have had it a year and it still has "folds' in the rubber when it was packed and shipped to me. This is the "Solid PVC" version. I have another mat that is made from "Heavy Duty PVC" from the same company it works great. This mat is just too thin.

The PVC rubbery smell makes me feel sick. I don't know if that smell toxic. I have put it outside for a week. But nothing changed. The smell conquered my home. I am very concerned that smell which may harm to my health will not go away and last forever . Worst experience on amazon ever.

This mat was way to heavy for every day use can find a lighter mat at any Wal-Mart for a cheaper price. If you are looking for a heavy durable mat then this is for you.