Rowing Machine for Exercise - Review
Looking for home exercise equipment that focuses on strengthening arms and shoulders, yet also exercises all major muscle groups and is low impact? You can't beat rowing machines for providing the best total body exercise available.Combining the benefits of aerobic exercise with strength, muscle toning and flexibility, rowing machines typically rely on air resistance (the air pushes against the blades as you row.)
Less typical is the water rower which use a water flywheel. They are smoother and more closely simulate real rowing. The sleek wooden design is designed to stand on end without disassembly, which make it an attractive alternative if space is at a premium.
Classification:
Strength, cardio,
Body Areas Utilized:
Shoulders, back, arms, legs
Points to consider:
- air rowers are the most common - use air resistance
- water rowers - smoother, simulates the benefits of real rowing, stands compactly on end without disassembly
Models to Check Out
Water Rower -provides a workout that is naturally enjoyable
ATS Air Rowing Machine- a great value providing features found in higher end products