Home Rowing Machines Give an Excellent Workout

Rowing machines are an excellent tool for fitness as rowing works most major muscle areas, as well as being a very challenging cardiovascular activity. A home rowing machine not only works the legs and arms, but it gives an excellent workout to the back, abdomen, and buttocks. Home rowers vary hugely in price range and offer differing specifications including air resistance, magnetic resistance, computer controls or manual adjustments, but the general rule is, you get what you pay for. Rowing machines are relatively small and therefore they are the ideal piece of fitness equipment to have in the home. Whether your house is small or large, a rowing machine can fit into the smallest of rooms due to its compact nature. And when you are finished with your workout, many can be hidden away under a bed, in a closet, or folded-up in the corner.

Rowing machines are also popular because they can provide a low-impact form of exercise to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. In addition they are relatively cheap to buy at starting prices at around $100; although more advanced rowing machines can cost a few thousand dollars. Some of the more popular and reputable manufacturers include: Bodycraft, Concept2, Kettler, Stamina, Tunturi, Precor, Phoenix and Schwinn.

Rowing machines are fast emerging as a replacement for outdoor gyms and exercise clubs, since they are fitness equipment that can be assembled at home. Rowing machines are suitable for use by all age groups, that is, the elderly as well as teenagers. The rowing motion achieved by rowers is excellent for building the back, arms and abs. A rowing machine is also great for burning calories. Rowing machines are amazing for their gliding on water feel.

Home rowing machines are very effective in weight loss. Using one you can burn about 850 calories per hour if one is worked on frequently. Rowing machines are designed to mimic the experience of rowing in a scull in the open water. The way a rower works is that you push with your legs and "row" with your arms on the exercise equipment, the seat slides backwards allowing you to workout the entire body. Rowing machines are great for toning your body and having one of your own, and give you the freedom to truly be comfortable. By having your own indoor rowing machine you can set the pace you need, and work out as much or as little as you want in the privacy of your own home.