can you get a tough workout from a cardio row machine?

[kmorrissey]

Wondering if I should invest in a cardio row machine for my home but I'd like to know if they can provide challenging enough workouts (I do mostly HIIT training) first. Any one ever used one?

[Wildtim]

If by tough you mean good cardio workout the answer is yes.

[machx]

Read crossfit's reviews of them
http://www.board.crossfit.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10

these people SWEAR by C2 (concept 2) rowers. I can definitely see the benefit - you can only run so much until your lower body has taken too much abuse. I'd love to have one but they are rather expensive for me right now + I don't have the space.

If you compare them to a treadmill, eliptical, or anything else I think it's a lot better. You are exerting direct force as opposed to potentially just bouncing up and down on a moving track (treadmill). I'd def try one out in a gym to be sure tho...they're not cheap

[buffbrown21]

Not yes, but hell yes.
Concept 2 rower will kick your butt-excellent HIIT tool!!!!