9 Reasons to Try the Indoor Rowing Machine

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  • Tortitudekitty
    Tortitudekitty Posts: 67 Member
    There are 4 Concept rowing machines at my gym and they are so lonely!

    I love this kit and use it as a warm-up; typically 2km in around 11 minutes which burns me +/-100 calories.
    It's actually quite relaxing in a strange way, especially if you use good form and don't snatch the movement.

    Great for HIIT too....at least you can flop in the little seat afterwards, lol!

    Put on some good sounds and away you go! B)
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I need to get more into longer rows over the winter. I warm up with 500 m before most of my regular workouts. I love that you get such a great workout with rowing without the jarring impact of running.
  • abuck_13
    abuck_13 Posts: 382 Member
    If you have never used the machine before, definitely check out this video:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wolH04ZHJEA

    Richard is the inclusion manager for USA Rowing, so he knows his stuff and will show you the proper form
  • abuck_13
    abuck_13 Posts: 382 Member
    youtube.com/watch?v=wolH04ZHJEA

    Link for the video if you don't want to watch it in the window - didn't realize it would do that!
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    jeaben0130 wrote: »
    Can anyone suggest a good, affordable machine under $500.00?

    No. If you're going to purchase one you need to invest in it; Concept 2 or WaterRower. Lower cost rowers don't have the same consistency of action, which can lead to jerkiness and exacerbate the injury risk.

    Id agree with this try both. Concept has a good resale value and is well built.
  • Telsera
    Telsera Posts: 19 Member
    I'm recovering from an ankle injury. I can put weight on it, just not flex it much. Would this be ankle friendly? Obviously I would need to get the OK from my doctor first, but being unable to workout much is driving me crazy. I'm still strength training, but I miss having some good cardio to do. My gym has an arm bike but its awkward and in a strange place at the gym. I feel so weird using it, and I don't get to use my legs at all.
  • Beautifulbridgittlee7
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
    I love the rowing machine, I wish I could have one at home, and could row out on the water.
  • QueenE_
    QueenE_ Posts: 522 Member
    Rowing is my second favorite thing to do while I'm at the gym. Love it!
  • DM01234
    DM01234 Posts: 317 Member
    abuck_13 wrote: »
    If you have never used the machine before, definitely check out this video:

    Richard is the inclusion manager for USA Rowing, so he knows his stuff and will show you the proper form

    Thank you for posting this... Saved it for one additional resource on the topic.

  • abuck_13
    abuck_13 Posts: 382 Member
    Telsera wrote: »
    I'm recovering from an ankle injury. I can put weight on it, just not flex it much. Would this be ankle friendly? Obviously I would need to get the OK from my doctor first, but being unable to workout much is driving me crazy. I'm still strength training, but I miss having some good cardio to do. My gym has an arm bike but its awkward and in a strange place at the gym. I feel so weird using it, and I don't get to use my legs at all.

    The nice thing about rowing is that you can do all sorts of things. With ankle problems, you can just do the final pulls if you have no ankle flex, or you could go quarter or half depending on how much flex you have.
  • Rays_Wife
    Rays_Wife Posts: 1,173 Member
    edited November 2014
    The rowing machine is no joke. It can be an amazing workout if done properly. Be sure to learn good technique before trying.
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    OK so I've done some rowing off and on, but my biggest issue? BOREDOM. I typically love running outside for my cardio... however, it's nice to have another form of cardio for days I just don't feel like it.

    How do you all fend of the boredom on this thing? Particularly if you're on it for more than 20 minutes?
  • DM01234
    DM01234 Posts: 317 Member
    arussell134 wrote: »
    OK so I've done some rowing off and on, but my biggest issue? BOREDOM. I typically love running outside for my cardio... however, it's nice to have another form of cardio for days I just don't feel like it.

    How do you all fend of the boredom on this thing? Particularly if you're on it for more than 20 minutes?

    Believe it or not, I'm working too freaking hard to be bored. That being said, I'm not bored on a treadmill either - which I know many are. I also always have music playing through some speakers but honestly, by the time my first 15 minutes has passed, I'm so engrossed in the workout I get on the rower, it's almost as if the music is not there.

    Also, I constantly throughout keep my technique/form in check. I really don't get bored.

    I know some folks use RowPro software for more options as well. I have not done this though as of yet. I might though as time moves along.

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