Rowing Machine Workouts to Burn Off That
Flab
Rowing machine
workouts are a great way to burn off the calories on a daily
basis. If you find the idea of jogging or walking outside a bit
too much, you can just sit down on a good indoor rowing machine
and start losing the excess fat.
Why it
works
Rowing machine workouts are an
aerobic method of losing weight. This means that the
concentric movement of the different muscle groups produces the
calorie-burning effects. Your current fitness level dictates
what you can do on a rowing machine. For beginners, a general
rule of thumb would always be to start slow and sustain the
activity for at least a month. After a month, you’re free to
“challenge” yourself with more difficult
exercises.
This kind of workout works
because you’re not merely sculpting your muscles- you’re
exercising them the same way you would be if you were running
or playing tennis.
The
exercises
One of the more popular
brands of indoor rowing machines is the Concept2 Rowing
Machine. The Concept2 Rowing Machine features a sleek design
and solid construction that imitates the real dimensions of a
rowing boat. Model D of the same brand features an advanced
monitoring system, ergonomic designs for both the oars and the
seat and most important of all- easy
assembly.
The following are easy rowing machine
workouts:
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Basic rowing- after seating yourself and
strapping down both your feet on the indoor
rower, grab the handle bar firmly. Slowly pull on
the handle bar and let your body slide toward the
front of the machine. Use force once again to
push back.
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Drive-rowing-
the driving position utilizes the basic rowing
position. The only difference is that you move
your upper body back with each push and pull.
Always finish a complete concentric rowing
movement with a leaning position. Make sure that
your back is straight, while keeping your legs
tightly flexed.
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Finishing-position-rowing-
the finishing-position is a slight modification
of driver-rowing. With this position, lean back
once again but use the hip muscles. The frequent
flexing of the hip muscles will steadily build
rhythm over a period of time.
Choosing the
machine
Choosing the right indoor equipment for
rowing machine workouts is quite simple. The machine should be
tightly built and not too expensive. The machine we mentioned
above generally costs around $900. Other machines are more or
less within the same range.
If you wish to invest in a long term
exercise machine, make sure that the machine will have a
service center to go to if it breaks down.
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