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Makoto
07-06-2005, 07:51 PM
What are they like to help improve all round fitness and also to help aid weight loss?
Fiend_85
07-06-2005, 07:52 PM
V good for aerobic fitness, works on legs, back and arms all at once. Will loose weight just because of work done. V good imo.
LuckyStrike
07-06-2005, 07:58 PM
yeah, rowers are ace! give quite a good alround workout, aerobic fitness as well as working the upper body.
Makoto
07-06-2005, 08:06 PM
Well actully, it's not the weight loss I'm that worried about, it's working out my upper body more more than anything.

Cheers, doods :),
Fiend_85
07-06-2005, 08:08 PM
Just remember not to rely on your back, or you'll hurt yourself.
sheepgirl
07-06-2005, 09:05 PM
Rowing machines are fun! Theyre good casue they work you legs arms and back and its fun sliding up and down (Well if its gets me exercising! lol)
Lickalotapuss
08-06-2005, 08:33 AM
I think there good for all round fitness aswell as the legs, arms, back and chest.
g_angel
08-06-2005, 10:32 AM
ROWING MACHINES... There's no need for an apostrophe...

Anyways... Yeah, one of the better machines for all round fitness... But i'd also recommmend doing plenty of push-ups and crunches to give yourself a nice even workout. Aye!

Remember to keep your back as straight as you can.
Makoto
08-06-2005, 10:45 AM
ROWING MACHINES... There's no need for an apostrophe...

Thanks, I'll be sure to remember that for next time :rolleyes: .
g_angel
08-06-2005, 02:02 PM
Thanks, I'll be sure to remember that for next time :rolleyes: .

Only pointing it out... Silly mistake.
groovechampion
15-06-2005, 09:11 AM
They are awesome, rowing is an excellent way to burn calories.

For a bit of competition against yourself and something to motivate you, try and get the fastest time you can for 2km. My fastest is 6:47. Go on, I dare you ;).
groovechampion
15-06-2005, 09:14 AM
Also checkout concept 2 (http://www.concept2.co.uk/) for training programmes, technique tips etc.
Iknowyourmum
15-06-2005, 11:18 AM
There good for fitness if you want muscell I think your better with a dead lift or other actual weight exercise. I use the rowing machine for warmup
Addict
15-06-2005, 12:48 PM
I used to row at school so regularly used the rowing machines. When I go to the gym now I see people using them ridiculously. They think because they're on a rowing machine and they're so great at fitness they need to do 50 Strokes per minute at lightning pace. Really, it's better to improve your technique, to get a better all round work-out and take it easier. Just take it slow but use long hard strokes. Don't bend your back, and most importantly, let your legs do their work before using your arms.