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Hi guys
I wanted to hear what your thoughts are, about rowing machines. I have an elliptical and treadmill at home and I use both routinely (alternate during the week) in addition to a kettlebell or abs workout. I have PCOS so trying to lose weight is hell but I am slowly losing 0.5- 1 pounds a week. I wanted to add in a rowing machine because I read that it burns 50% more calories which building up strength from your arms to your calf muscles.
I wanted to see if any of you have had good success with those, and if there are specific ones you recommend (on a budget, of course)?
I wanted to hear what your thoughts are, about rowing machines. I have an elliptical and treadmill at home and I use both routinely (alternate during the week) in addition to a kettlebell or abs workout. I have PCOS so trying to lose weight is hell but I am slowly losing 0.5- 1 pounds a week. I wanted to add in a rowing machine because I read that it burns 50% more calories which building up strength from your arms to your calf muscles.
I wanted to see if any of you have had good success with those, and if there are specific ones you recommend (on a budget, of course)?
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i dont know specific models or anything, but rowing machines are a great workout, my personal favourite cardio since it works your full body, and like you said they burn an ton of calories. i imagine they are pretty pricey
but ill add, your getting good results from what you are doing now, so why change whats not broken? if you just prefer a rowing machine that s one thing but i cant imagine itll make a massive difference with weight loss compared to sticking with the elliptical and running0 -
When I had a gym membership with a lot of machines, I always included some rowing.
I hear that it's the new in workout, too; that Spin is over and Rowing is in.0 -
Thanks guys! I didn't know it was the new in thing.. i just get bored with my routine, then laziness creeps in.. and you know the rest. I am getting good with exercising most every day though, and need something new to try in cardio. I have been doing some of the fitness blender videos as well.
As BigT555 said, the rowers are pretty pricey but there were a couple in the 200-300 range that I wanted to see if anyone here had any experience with.0 -
First off, .5 to 1 pound a week is awesome for anyone. You're doing great.
If you're looking for something a little different, a rower would definitely fit the bill. I also do treadmill/elliptical/rower and like to change machines to keep from getting bored. One thing I really notice on the rower is the "mid-section" workout that the other two don't provide. After 1/2 hour on the rower, my abs and back are really feeling it - you don't really get that with the standing machines.
The one I have is the Stamina Air Rower. I'm completely happy with it.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YPZWT2/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=10
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