A rowing machine simulates rowing a scull, providing a well-rounded workout for arms, legs, and back. Cheaper models offer less stability and feel, so test before buying. Computerized readouts help track progress.
A rowing machine is exercise equipment that allows you to simulate rowing a boat. Not a rowboat, but a scull, like the Oxford varsity ‘crew’ row in races against Cambridge. The difference between a scull and a rowboat is that the seat slides back and forth and the rower uses their legs as well as their arms and back to pull the oars.
Using a rowing machine gives you a more well-rounded workout than stairs or treadmills, which primarily work your lower half. To operate a rowing machine, sit on the seat with your knees bent and grasp the handle, which simulates ‘oars’, with both hands. Pull back with your arms and back as you push the seat back by extending your legs.
Muscle groups in the arms, legs, and back are involved in using a rowing machine, which is one of the most comprehensive aerobic training machines available. You can usually adjust the tension somewhat to make it harder to pull for a more vigorous workout.
You can use a rowing machine at your local gym, though you’ll have to wait your turn; Rowing machines are one of the most popular pieces of equipment for athletes short on time. Or you can buy a home rowing machine and row whenever you want. Most home models have a way to fold up for under-bed storage, or some similar space-saving feature.
Rowing machines vary considerably in features, stability, and feel, with the cheaper models offering a slight echo of the feel you’d get from a more expensive model. How smoothly the seat glides on the track will have a considerable effect on how enjoyable your workout is, and consequently whether or not you’ll lean over from exercising, so buying a cheap rowing machine that has a rocking seat is a waste of money. Take a test cruise at your sports equipment store before buying a rowing machine to avoid a costly equipment mistake.
Of course, you can’t find exercise equipment without computerized readouts, and rowing machines come with counters that will measure a number of variables, from miles ‘run’ to calories burned. Readings of this type are mainly useful for motivating yourself and tracking progress. Can you beat your best time? Are you able to row further and further, burn more calories? Keeping track of these stats can keep you rowing through hate exercise idle.
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