| Rowing is one of the most beneficial physical | | | | the fancy bells and whistles that more so-called |
| exercises a person can engage in, and the new crop | | | | "advanced" machines will incorporate. |
| of state-of-the-art rowing machines go beyond their | | | | The fact is, a well-built rowing machine does not |
| predecessors to turn rowing into a full body workout. | | | | require a plethora of advanced options -- it is simply |
| There's nothing better than getting out on the lake, river | | | | overkill. Rowing is a phenomenal exercise, and any |
| or canal and rowing for several miles. The quiet | | | | attempts to "improve" upon the basic methods and |
| solitude and the graceful flow of the water is both | | | | routines often end up compromising the benefit of |
| relaxing, and at the same time, physically demanding. In | | | | simply rowing. |
| fact rowing works every major muscle group in the | | | | With this in mind, don't be fooled by flashy models that |
| body, while at the same time providing an excellent | | | | seem to include everything but the kitchen sink! You |
| cardiovascular workout. | | | | will get the same quality work out from a well-built mid |
| But if you're like most of us, you may not have the | | | | range rowing machine that does one thing, and does it |
| time -- or the means -- to get out on the water and | | | | well. |
| row on a regular basis. But these days, that's not much | | | | There are three basic types of rowing machines and |
| of a problem. Indoor rowing machines these days are | | | | each has its pros and cons. A hydraulic machine is |
| better than ever, and take physical fitness to a whole | | | | normally inexpensive, and can often fold up to be |
| new level, providing an excellent upper body workout, | | | | stored in a limited amount of space. However, these |
| superior core training and an almost perfect | | | | are not normally as smooth in their motion as other |
| cardiovascular exercise. | | | | types. The hydraulic system can also wear out over |
| If you have considered purchasing a rowing machine | | | | time, so if you plan on having your machine for 10 or 15 |
| for your home, there has never been a better time to | | | | years, you might want to opt for a different type of |
| buy. Hydraulic technology has advanced in recent | | | | rower. |
| years, making modern rowing machines that operate | | | | Air rowing machines are relatively inexpensive as well |
| smoothly and reliably, while providing a consistent level | | | | and can offer greater resistance. The big problem with |
| of resistance. In this article we will cover basic tips for | | | | these is that they tend to be very noisy. This may not |
| getting the best rowing machine for your money. Let's | | | | seem like a big deal at first, but over time it can |
| get started. | | | | become annoying and prevent you from working out |
| A rowing machine is an investment; by purchasing a | | | | as often as you should. |
| quality, well-built machine, you are investing in your | | | | The third type is the magnetic rowing machine. |
| physical fitness far into the future. But just because it is | | | | Magnetic rowers are almost maintenance free and |
| important to buy quality doesn't mean you necessarily | | | | are very easy to store in a small area. A quality |
| have to buy the most expensive model out there. The | | | | magnetic rowing machine can't easily last 10 or 20 |
| best strategy is to focus your attention on midrange | | | | years, so if durability is your main concern, be sure to |
| rowing machines that are well-designed, and skip all of | | | | check out magnetic rowing machines first. |