There's nothing like the feeling of getting in a good workout. It can help you clear your mind and relieve stress, not to mention the physical benefits of losing weight and improving your health. Rowing machines have become a popular workout option thanks to their ability to exercise your full body, and their widespread availability in many gyms. If you're looking to purchase a rowing machine for your home, there are a few things to consider before deciding to buy.
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What is a rowing machine?
A rowing machine, just like it sounds, mimics the effect of rowing a boat. To use it, you simply sit down on the seat, strap your feet in to the foot straps, grab the handle of the bar that's attached to a cable, and use your entire body to pull the bar toward and away from you repetitively. Rowing machine muscles worked include quads, calves, glutes, pecs, abs, arms, obliques, and more.
Some rowing machines are made with wheels, so you can move them around your living space with ease. Many people prefer them to treadmills and ellipticals due to their ease of mobility.
What are the benefits of a rowing machine?
Rowing machines are great for getting a low-impact, full-body workout. Let's take a look at some of additional benefits.
Low injury risk
As stated above, rowing machine workouts are extremely low impact. Because you're seated and simply rowing back and forth, there isn't the same wear and tear on your joints and muscles as there is with exercises like running and plyometrics. In fact, a rowing machine can even help improve your mobility due to the wide range of motion you're repeating each time you push the handle in and out.
Improve posture
Rowing machine workouts primarily engage your core, back, and legs, all of which heavily influence your body's posture. By strengthening them, you're able to stand or sit straighter and help keep your spine more aligned. Good posture also helps to reduce injury risk and increase circulation.
Adjust workout to your level
Most rowing machines come with adjustable features where you can control the level of resistance, so you're able to make your workout what you want it to be. There is also commonly a timer so you can set workout intervals and monitor how long you've been going for. This is especially beneficial for beginners, so they can slowly ramp up intensity and take their time getting a feel for the machine.
Better aerobic fitness
Improving your aerobic fitness and performance is another one of the great benefits of rowing machine workouts. Regularly using a rowing machine can help your overall cardiovascular health and increase your stamina. It can also increase your lung capacity and help your body use oxygen effectively.
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