| Rowing machines are one of the most beneficial and | | | | also be stored underneath beds or folded away under |
| most popular items of fitness equipment currently on | | | | a couch when not in use. |
| the market. They can help improve muscle strength | | | | The fitness equipment industry is huge, and as a |
| and cardiovascular fitness, and are ideal for home use. | | | | consequence items such as rowing machines are |
| If you've ever been to your local gym you'll | | | | available from a number of manufacturers and with |
| undoubtedly have seen rowing machines in use, or | | | | different specifications. The four main types are piston, |
| even had a go yourself. Most gyms will buy some of | | | | water, magnetic, and air resistance, though water and |
| the top of the range rowers with the best features, | | | | air rowers are often more popular because they |
| reliability and durability. Home rowing machines can | | | | provide a more realistic and natural motion. However, |
| cost a lot less, though like a lot of fitness equipment, | | | | you can expect to pay a little more for these two |
| you often get what you pay for. | | | | types because of this. |
| Some of the cheaper equipment does not include | | | | Rowing machines are generally around 6-feet in length, |
| features like heart rate reading, distance, time, and | | | | so when using at home you need to consider the |
| resistance, plus the quality of build may not be too | | | | space available to use it in. You also need to be wary |
| good. For this reason it is also a good idea to read | | | | of the surface on which it will be used. Some of the |
| reviews, comparisons, and ratings, to discover which | | | | cheaper rowers do not have adequate floor |
| rowing machine is the best within your budget. | | | | protectors, and can quickly damage carpet and wood |
| The benefit of buying a rower for the home is being | | | | flooring. You should either buy floor protectors or use |
| able to use it where you want, and as often as you | | | | on a non-marking surface. |
| like. Depending which equipment you choose, they can | | | | |