| There are a few rowing machines that are well suited | | | | machine can even be used by most members of the |
| to new users, from such well-respected fitness | | | | family, and that makes family fitness an enjoyable |
| equipment companies as Kettler, Stamina, and Integrity. | | | | experience for everyone. |
| They use a variety of resistance mechanisms, including | | | | The Stamina rower may be the most portable of all |
| air, hydraulic, and magnetic resistance. For beginners, air | | | | entry level rowing machines, as well as one of the |
| or magnetic resistance may be the easiest to get | | | | most affordable. When folded, it takes up about the |
| started with, since the resistance with these types will | | | | same space as a rack of TV trays, and weighs only |
| be directly proportionate to the force applied by the | | | | 47 pounds. The onboard computer is somewhat |
| user. | | | | lacking in functionality, but this is also a determining |
| Determining which is the best rowing machine for your | | | | factor in keeping the price so low. Similarly, the Integrity |
| needs means looking at features you require or prefer, | | | | rower is built to fit well into even the smallest spaces |
| such as a recumbent seat, training programs or heart | | | | and tightest budgets. |
| rate control programs built in, and even the type of | | | | At the other end of the scale are the Kettler rowers |
| resistance used. It may also be necessary to look at | | | | and Concept 2 rowing machines. These high end |
| the maximum weight capacity and height requirements, | | | | indoor rowers are built to be accessible by the widest |
| especially if you intend the machine to be used by the | | | | range of body types and heights, and provide an |
| whole family. | | | | invigorating workout for all athletic levels from beginner |
| Rowing machine fitness is a form of low impact | | | | to expert athlete. |
| aerobic exercise that works most major muscle | | | | Whether you have been athletic for years, or are just |
| groups. Recumbent seat models are even available, | | | | starting out, the best rowing machine is going to be the |
| and are often recommended to get the the maximum | | | | one that has all of the features you like or require, such |
| workout benefit in physical therapy and stamina training | | | | as heart rate control sensors, and still stays within the |
| programs. And many entry level models are even | | | | budget you have available to spend. Whether you |
| small enough to pack up and take along, which can be | | | | want the best product for a minimum price, or a |
| important to people who want to take their favorite | | | | package that includes all of the best features, there is |
| exercise equipment along on trips. An exercise rowing | | | | an entry level rowing machine built for your needs. |