Flabby Arms and Rowing Machine

sarglava
sarglava Posts: 206 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I have very flabby arms. It's ridiculous. They're probably the thing I hate MOST about being overweight. I just wish I had pretty arms... Anyways. I was wondering if using a rowing machine would be a good way to burn calories and work my arms. I don't like lifting weights because I feel like I'm wasting my time when I should be doing cardio. I know there's been studies out there that say cardio and strength together make for the best workout, but I just can't seem to convince myself.

So enough rambling. Any advice on rowing for combined calorie burn and arm workouts?

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  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    I'm sure it would be good for you. Using the handles on elliptical machines is a good start as well.

    Strength training is not a waste of time, by the way. The more you build your muscles, the more calories you will burn when you are at rest.
  • monoxidechick
    monoxidechick Posts: 339
    I dont know any advice or science behind it, but I use it when I go to the gym and like it. I feel like it is a whole body workout and can feel it in my arms. But I also try to do some lifting and trying to do push ups and other strength activities along with it. It has to be a good option.
  • WifeMomDVM
    WifeMomDVM Posts: 1,025 Member
    If you haven't already heard, you can't spot reduce fat. To "melt" fat you must do all of the following:

    Eat CLEAN

    http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

    Drink lots of water.

    Cardio is good, but steady state cardio won't get you the fastest results. You need Metabolic Resistance Training or High Intensity Interval Training.

    Read this...

    http://members.rachelcosgrove.com/public/505print.cfm

    Lastly,

    LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS.

    Get your hands on and read the book "The New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women" - by Lou Schuler (check out reviews on Amazon.com) It WILL convince you.

    Lift like a man, look like a goddess!

    Good luck!

    Edited to add that if you do ALL of these things CONSISTENTLY - you WILL have nice arms - nicer than most! Heck yeah!!!! :wink:
  • maorifulla
    maorifulla Posts: 13
    @WifeMomDVM is right, you cannot target fat areas specifically. Have you ever tried kickboxing or a boxing class? The combination of cardio and impact on the pads is great for fat burning and stress relief :)
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    spot reducing no, but you can firm the muscle underneath.
    Google arm exercises, and lift heavy :)
  • mrb_9110
    mrb_9110 Posts: 189 Member
    If you haven't already heard, you can't spot reduce fat. To "melt" fat you must do all of the following:

    Eat CLEAN

    http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

    Drink lots of water.

    Cardio is good, but steady state cardio won't get you the fastest results. You need Metabolic Resistance Training or High Intensity Interval Training.

    Read this...

    http://members.rachelcosgrove.com/public/505print.cfm

    Lastly,

    LIFT HEAVY WEIGHTS.

    Get your hands on and read the book "The New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women" - by Lou Schuler (check out reviews on Amazon.com) It WILL convince you.

    Lift like a man, look like a goddess!

    Good luck!

    Edited to add that if you do ALL of these things CONSISTENTLY - you WILL have nice arms - nicer than most! Heck yeah!!!! :wink:
    Definitely check out "The New Rules" book. It totally changed my perspective.
  • MyNameIsNotBob
    MyNameIsNotBob Posts: 565 Member
    I use a rowing machine a couple times a week, and I feel like it's a good combination of cardio and toning. I put it on the highest resistance level so I'm really having to work. My arms / chest / back / sides seem to be benefitting from it. I look a lot more toned now.
  • sarglava
    sarglava Posts: 206 Member
    Thanks for the feedback! (late response) I realize spot reducing is impossible, but I know that when I use a rower I do feel it in my arms. I was just wondering if I would actually get a good all over workout from it.

    I guess if I HAVE to lift weights I'll suck it up and do it... :( Lol I'll just have to keep looking at those wiggly arms and think about them not being that way.
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