Rowing Machines - 2 Types Of Machines To Consider

Rowing machines are fast becoming the n-home				Hydraulic machines are basically a derivative of the
fitness equipment of choice. Not only is it very				earlier machines and instead of using springs, it has
compact but it is known for its superior workout				hydraulic resistance. This allows you to change the
variety. Unlike most cross trainers, rowing is mainly				resistance level but the biggest problem is that this
focused on the upper body and if you are one of the				type of rower does not allow you to row in a straight
many people that get sore knees from running, then				line. It has 2 separate handles and unless you are an
this can be a great way to get in shape.				experienced rower it can be hard to get used to.
The concept of a rowing machine has been around				nevertheless, these machines are very small and
for quite a while but the be honest, the first attempts				compact and is relatively cheap.
where quite poor and a real nightmare to train on. It				2. Flywheels
was a basic platform with rudimentary wheels to slide				Flywheel rowing machines changed everything. It
along the frame. The resistance came from springs				basically uses a flywheel located at the front or the
and the whole set-up was just clumsy and not very				back of the machine and allows you to row in a
pleasant to train on. In recent years rowing machines				straight line with your arms in front of you. Not only is
developed in leaps and today it is some of the most				this a much more efficient workout but it allows you to
ergonomically sophisticated training machines on the				train more efficiently with less strain on your back.
market. There are basically 2 different types of				Flywheel rowing machines are designed to be as
machines you can choose from depending on the type				close to "real rowing" as possible and its also the
of resistance it uses.				reason why professional rowers train on it.
1. Hydraulic