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Benefits of a rowing machine

  • 13-08-2013 11:56am
    #1
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    We're thinking of getting a rowing machine for home. I've had a look through previous threads and I know that a Concept 2 is considered the best, but we've only one lowish salary between us at the moment, so we're not going to be able to stretch to that right now, before anyone recommends it.

    What I'd actually like to know, though, is what is the rowing machine specifically beneficial for? I know it's good cardio, but how is it for strength and toning? What areas see the most benefit from it/ what results would you expect to see?


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  • #2
    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    Faith wrote: »
    We're thinking of getting a rowing machine for home. I've had a look through previous threads and I know that a Concept 2 is considered the best, but we've only one lowish salary between us at the moment, so we're not going to be able to stretch to that right now, before anyone recommends it.

    What I'd actually like to know, though, is what is the rowing machine specifically beneficial for? I know it's good cardio, but how is it for strength and toning? What areas see the most benefit from it/ what results would you expect to see?
    I own a rowing machine, generally legs, upper back, shoulders, arms would all get a workout.
    And with some equipment you can vary the resistances along with changing your hand holding position to work on biceps more etc.

    But to be honest rowing on its own on a machine is fairly boring I tend to alternate it with runs etc.


  • #3
    siochain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭siochain


    concept2 is the best of all the cardio machines you can get. If you do buy one find some one to show you the correct form.

    You can do some great metcon's with a rower and aiming to beat your distance times 1000m, 2000, 5000, etc can keep you motivated.


  • #4
    theSHU
    Closed Accounts Posts: 197 ✭✭theSHU


    I'd echo to get someone to show you how to use it properly. It's painful watching everyone in my local gym abusing the **** out of it (gym instructors included).

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycKNBnngeMo


    I've only ever used Concept2's & RowPerfect's (both excellant). As always buy cheap, buy twice.

    I've puked after many ergo sessions, treat it with respect and you will too..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4OflmzVdOI


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