rowing machine

Rowing Machine: Great Way to Lose Weight

Losing weight does not happen through diet alone. In fact, you need a good cardiovascular workout, change of lifestyle and healthy diet to lose weight and permanently keep it off. Aerobics, running, lawn tennis and volleyball are some great exercises that can help you lose weight. However if you are working or a full time stay at home mom with no extra time to spare, it can be quite difficult to get into any cardiovascular exercise. This is why more people are investing in a rowing machine to give them the exercise they need every day.

What is a rowing machine?

Rowing is considered one of the best water activities that require vigorous movements among all major parts of the body. Almost all major muscles are being toned and shaped while engaged in this exercise. The rowing technique that is used in actual rowing sports is applied through the rowing machine. This activity is quite popular because of its great calorie burning potential. Through rowing, you are able to tone down thighs and buttocks, firm up the arms and back. If you notice, these are also parts of the body which have stubborn fat, which is quite difficult to lose.

Using a rowing machine to exercise regularly is preferred because of its low-impact workout. Unlike running and riding stationary bikes wherein the impact on the knees and legs are quite painful and stressful, rowing allows you to work out almost all parts of your body without too much stress. Another positive thing in using a rowing machine is the user’s ability to create a rhythmic style. It allows the body to “switch” gear in only 10 minutes and continuously to burn fat that results in you losing weight effectively and in a shorter time.

What are the different kinds of rowing machines?

  • Hydraulic. This machine runs on principle of fluid resistance. It can be run either through air or oil. This machine is quite adjustable that allows you to choose to do light to heavy workouts. It is compact and fordable making it one of the top choices because of its convenience and easy to store abilities. However, the function of this equipment is quite limited and does not imitate the natural rowing motions. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: , ,

Related posts

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 »

Tags: , ,

Related posts

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 »

Tags: , ,

Related posts