BODYCRAFT VR500 Pro Rowing Machine

The BODYCRAFT VR500 Pro Rowing Machine is a residential and light commercial indoor rower designed for full-body cardio training, HIIT workouts, endurance rowing, low-impact conditioning, strength-focused rowing, and home gym fitness. Built for users who want a smooth air and magnetic rowing machine with advanced workout feedback, the VR500 Pro delivers adjustable resistance, strong construction, and space-saving storage in one performance-focused rower.

The VR500 Pro uses BODYCRAFT Air+Magnetic Eddy Current resistance with 32 levels, a black mask LCD display with LED backlighting, wireless handlebar resistance controls, a contoured comfort seat, adjustable footrests, and a heavy-duty T13 aluminum I-beam mono-rail. Its premium nylon belt drive, 12 auto resistance program profiles, 4 user profiles, FTMS Bluetooth compatibility, optional CONNECT22 touchscreen upgrade, fold-and-roll storage system, and 350 lb user weight capacity make it a strong choice for serious home gyms and qualified non-dues-paying facilities.

Key Features

• Air and magnetic rowing machine designed for low-impact, full-body cardio and strength-focused conditioning.
• 32 levels of BODYCRAFT Air+Magnetic Eddy Current resistance support smooth, realistic, and adjustable rowing intensity.
• Wireless remote controls on the aluminum handlebar allow resistance adjustments without reaching for the console.
• Black mask LCD display with LED backlighting provides clear workout feedback during rowing sessions.
• Console tracks time/500M, calories, pulse, strokes per minute, watts, strokes, meters, time, level, and workout profile.
• 12 auto resistance change profiles and multiple program modes support goal-based workouts, intervals, racing, heart rate control, and custom training.
• 4 user profiles make it easier for multiple users to save and track their preferred workout setup.
• FTMS Bluetooth compatibility supports connected fitness apps and compatible training platforms.
• Optional CONNECT22 Android touchscreen upgrade supports streaming apps, virtual rowing, and coaching videos with no required subscription.
• Contoured comfort seat with heavy-duty roller bearings supports smooth seat travel during long rowing sessions.
• T13 aluminum I-beam mono-rail and precision formed steel support legs provide durability and stability.
• Easy fold-and-roll storage system with safety child lock helps save space when the rower is not in use.

Feature Highlights

• Air+Magnetic Eddy Current Resistance: The VR500 Pro combines air resistance with magnetic eddy current resistance to create a smooth rowing feel with 32 selectable levels. This gives users more control than air-only rowers, making it easier to move from fast cardio intervals to higher-resistance strength-focused rowing.
• Wireless Handlebar Resistance Controls: The ergonomically correct aluminum handlebar includes wireless remote controls for resistance changes. This lets users adjust intensity while maintaining rowing rhythm, which is especially useful during interval sessions, race programs, and resistance-based training.
• Advanced LCD Workout Console: The black mask LCD display with LED backlighting tracks essential rowing data including 500-meter split pace, calories, pulse, SPM, watts, strokes, meters, time, level, and profile. With 12 program profiles, 4 user profiles, race programs, HRC programs, interval programs, user mode, custom mode, and manual mode, the console supports structured training for a wide range of fitness goals.
• Commercial-Style Frame Construction: The VR500 Pro uses a heavy-duty T13 aluminum I-beam mono-rail with precision formed laser-cut high-strength steel support legs. This construction supports users up to 350 lb and provides 38.5" of seat travel to accommodate users up to 6'8".
• Fold-and-Roll Storage System: The rower folds to a compact 58.5" L x 20" W x 77" H storage position and includes a safety child lock. This makes it practical for home gyms, garage gyms, apartments, training studios, and shared spaces where floor space needs to be managed between workouts.

Console Options

• Standard LCD Console: The included black mask LCD display with LED backlighting tracks time/500M, calories, pulse, strokes per minute, watts, strokes, meters, time, level, and profile. It includes 4 user profiles, quick start, countdown goal setup, 12 auto resistance change profiles, 6 race programs, 4 HRC programs, 3 interval programs, user mode, 1 custom definable program, and manual mode.
• Optional CONNECT22 Touchscreen: The optional CONNECT22 Android touchscreen upgrade adds a connected entertainment and training experience with streaming apps such as Netflix and YouTube, virtual rowing, and coaching video access with no subscription required.

Exercises

The BODYCRAFT VR500 Pro supports steady-state rowing, sprint intervals, HIIT workouts, race training, distance rows, calorie-focused workouts, heart rate control workouts, custom rowing programs, strength-focused resistance rowing, warm-ups, cool-downs, and low-impact cross-training. Rowing trains the legs, glutes, core, back, shoulders, arms, and grip while reducing joint impact compared with running-based cardio.

Who This Is For

The VR500 Pro is ideal for home users, athletes, and qualified non-dues-paying facilities that want a durable air and magnetic rower with advanced resistance control, strong programming, Bluetooth app compatibility, and compact storage. It is a strong fit for home gyms, garage gyms, personal training spaces, corporate wellness rooms, hospitality fitness areas, and light commercial facilities with limited daily use.

Specifications

• Brand: BODYCRAFT
• Model: VR500 Pro Rowing Machine
• Product Category: Indoor Rowing Machine
• Use Type: Residential and Light Commercial
• Resistance Type: Air and Magnetic
• Resistance System: BODYCRAFT Air+Magnetic Eddy Current Technology
• Resistance Levels: 32
• Drive System: Zero Maintenance Premium Nylon Belt
• Belt Rating: Tested at 580 lb Load with 500,000 Repetitions
• Bluetooth: FTMS Protocol Compatible
• ANT+ Compatibility: Yes
• Power Source: Plug-In
• Handlebar: Ergonomically Correct Comfort Grip Aluminum Handlebar with Wireless Remote Control
• Seat: Contoured Comfort Seat with Heavy-Duty Roller Bearings
• Foot Hold: Deluxe Adjustable Heel Rest with Quick Adjust Foot Straps
• Support Legs: Precision Formed Laser-Cut High-Strength Steel
• Storage: Easy Fold-and-Roll System with Safety Child Lock
• Console: Black Mask LCD Display with LED Backlighting
• Display Feedback: Time/500M, Calories, Pulse, Strokes Per Minute, Watts, Strokes, Meters, Time, Level, and Profile
• User Profiles: 4 Users
• Manual Mode: Quick Start or Set Countdown Goals
• Program Profiles: 12 Auto Resistance Change Profiles
• Programs: 6 Race, 4 HRC, 3 Interval, User Mode, 1 Custom Definable, and Manual
• Pause Function: Can Pause Workout for 5 Minutes
• Auto Shutdown: After 5 Minutes of No Use
• Frame Finish: Powder-Coated Steel with Anodized Aluminum Beam
• Track: Heavy-Duty I-Beam Mono-Rail
• Rail Material: High-Strength T13 Aluminum
• Seat Travel: 38.5"
• User Height Accommodation: Up to 6'8"
• Dimensions: 98.5" L x 20" W x 38.5" H
• Folded Dimensions: 58.5" L x 20" W x 77" H
• Box Dimensions: 71.5" L x 30" W x 10" H
• Shipping Method: Ships LTL
• Product Weight: 101 lb
• Boxed Weight: 116 lb
• Maximum User Weight: 350 lb
• Optional Add-Ons: Polar T34 Heart Rate Telemetry Chest Strap, SP-Tablet/Phone Holder, Protective Floor Mat 36" x 95", and CONNECT22 Touchscreen

Warranty

Important Warranty Notice: BODYCRAFT lists separate residential and light commercial warranty coverage for the VR500 Pro. Commercial coverage applies to non-paying facilities with usage up to 5 hours per day.

• Residential Frame Warranty: Lifetime
• Residential Parts Warranty: 7 Years
• Residential Labor Warranty: 2 Years
• Residential Wear Items Warranty: 1 Year
• Commercial Usage Limit: 5 Hours Per Day
• Commercial Facility Type: Non-Paying Facilities
• Commercial Frame Warranty: 10 Years
• Commercial Parts Warranty: 3 Years
• Commercial Labor Warranty: 1 Year

Resources

• BODYCRAFT VR500 Pro Manufacturer Product Page
• BODYCRAFT VR500 Dimensions
• BODYCRAFT VR500 Residential Brochure
• BODYCRAFT VR500 Pro Owner's Manual
• BODYCRAFT Compatible Apps Guide
• BODYCRAFT CONNECT22 Residential Brochure
• BODYCRAFT VR500 Pro Rower Video