3 Reasons To Take Up Indoor Rowing

Are you interested in indoor rowing? If you are looking for a great way to get in shape then rowing might well be the thing for you. While it might not be the most popular form of exercise it sure has some benefits that far exceed many of the most popular workouts. I firmly believe that exercise needs to be fun and not just a chore or a means to an end. Sure we all want to look good and many are prepared to stick out a painful workout routine for the sake losing weight but in the long run its only those who enjoy their workouts that actually get long term and lasting results.

So, why indoor rowing then? What makes it different wand what is everyone going on about? Here are 3 very good reasons to start rowing for fun, fitness and to lose weight.

1. Low Impact
One of the great benefits of rowing is the fact that it is a very low impact workout. It places very little strain on your knees and your ankles and if you are used to enduring the pain of running then you will love this. The unique design of indoor rowing machines allows the machine to take up all the impact and allows only your muscles to do the work.

2. High Intensity
Because of the unique design and the unique motion of a rower it engages a lot of muscle groups at once. The result is a much more efficient workout and a workout that has a high intensity. You can burn an immense amount of calories in a short workout. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rowing Exercise Machine – Health and Fitness Benefits of Indoor Rowing – Getting Fit the Easy Way

There are very few pieces of exercise equipment that provide an overall body workout that is better than an indoor rowing exercise machine. This machine can provide a fitness activity that can be enjoyed all year-long, by almost all ages and has health benefits for everyone. There is such a wide selection of indoor rowing machines, from the fold-up portable to the larger floor models, that one is able to purchase a rowing machine for significantly less than the cost of a gym membership.

Using an indoor rowing exercise machine allows you to select the surroundings and atmosphere for your exercise routine. You can row in the quiet of your home with only the sound of the machine and your breathing present. You can put on a set of headphones with music or a recorded book and row until the recording is done. You can select to watch your favorite TV show or a movie to watch while you row. The choice is yours.

Rowing is a low impact exercise that can provide, not only an excellent cardiovascular workout, but it is also great for loosing weight and improving stamina. Calories burned by rowing will vary from person to person and will be directly related to the amount of resistance and effort involved. An average 20 minute workout for a 130 pound individual will burn approximately 125 calories. The longer the workout and the higher the resistance level, the more calories burned.

Additional benefits of fitness rowing include overall body toning; it is great for every muscle group, large and small, from the abdominals to the arms. Muscle, ligament and joint rehabilitation are also additional benefits that indoor rowing has to offer. Your ability to slowly increase tension on the machine over time gives the muscle, joint or ligament a gentle workout that can help the injured area regain mobility and strength at a steady pace. For arthritis suffers rowing can be a gentle and stress-free exercise for your joints. It is an easy way to keep exercise in your routine and enjoy less pain as a result. Read the rest of this entry »

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What Are The Benefits Of Using An Elliptical Trainer?

When you walk into your local gym, you will discover a vast choice of fitness machines, such as treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines and numerous weight lifting machines aimed at developing any muscle group you desire. One machine that has grown in popularity over the last decade and can be found in every decent gm (normally more than one) is the elliptical trainer, but what is an elliptical trainer and what can it do for you?

What Is An Elliptical Trainer?

The word elliptical means oval-shaped or something that moves in that shape. In the case of this machine, it is the foot pedals that you stand on which move in this circular motion (powered by your legs in a movement similar to running). In front of you are two tall levers which you grip with your hands, as you pull one towards you the other lever pushes out. these hand levers move in unison with the foot pedals as you move. So you use your arms and legs simultaneously to move the machine along, you can alter the resistance and the key is to find a comfortable pace and rhythm. Using an elliptical trainer is like walking in mid-air.

What Are The Benefits Of Using An Elliptical Trainer?

There are many benefits to using these machines, this explains why they have become so popular. here are a few of the main benefits: Read the rest of this entry »

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