Home Fitness Equipment - Rowing Machines

Rowing machines are great for burning calories because and they are one of the best low impact body building and fat burning machines you can use. You should be able to burn off the same number of calories as an excercise bike in much less time so it's good for those that don't have much time for working out.

The main benefits of using rowing machines are:

1. Great for power - Rowing machines use most muscle groups and it is possible to work to a very high intensity thus developing power as well as endurance and strength.
2. Excellent for toning arms, shoulders and back - The rowing action will develop your limbs and core muscles giving better definition. Just three 20 minute workouts a week will be enough for you to see a difference in your grip, endurance and muscle tone.
3. Smaller than other machines - Rowers are one of the smallest home fitness machines. Some rowers can even be stored upright thus taking up less of your spare room or garage.
4. Good for increasing lung capacity - Rowers provide a superb aerobic workout and work your lungs hard, thus improving aeorobic capacity.
5. Versatility - Rowing machines can be used for HIIT, warm ups or steady state cardio.
6. No mains electricity needed - The majority of rowing machines can be operated with the power generated from exercise alone. This means the rowing machine does not need to be kept near to a power outlet and it will not increase your electricity bill.
7. Good for monitoring progress - Keep track of the time it takes you to complete different distances. As your times drop you will have a good grasp of how your fitness has improved.

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