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Rowing Machine ReviewsBy Kieron McIlkenny It may surprise you to learn that rowing is the number one exercise for those people who wish to increase aerobic fitness. Not only that, if you workout with Indoor Rowing Machines or ergometers, not only will you have increased cardiovascular fitness, but you'll benefit, too, from increased muscle mass in the upper, as well as lower body. The reason for increased upper body development is due to the demands made purely by the physical action that rowing entails, unlike treadmills, stair-climbing equipment and exercise bikes, all of which concentrate to a greater extent on the lower body, as well as the cardiovascular system. Typically, the work-load distribution of using indoor rowing machines is 75% leg-work and 25% upper body. One of the greatest benefits of indoor rowing machines is the distinct advantage of an all-over aerobic work-out using only one piece of equipment minus, of course, the skeletal trauma inflicted by running outdoors and treadmills. Thankfully, however, this is not the case with indoor rowing machines. If you're considering purchasing an indoor rowing machine, here's a quick breakdown of the kinds of indoor rowing machines you can expect to find in the shops and online, together with the price you might expect to pay. Basically, there are four categories of indoor rowing machine. These are:
Hydraulic Rowing Machines A hydraulic rowing machine is an excellent option for those with limited space, or where budget is a concern. These rowers are tensioned by air or fluid contained within a cylinder or piston that can be adjusted to increase the degree of resistance. The disadvantage of hydraulic rowing machines is that the exercise position does not allow you to assume a natural rowing stance. Therefore, syncronization between arms and legs is somewhat unnatural. Flywheel Rowing Machines The Concept 2 indoor rowing machines (or Concept II) is probably the most popular flywheel air rowing machine as used by fitness enthusiasts and health clubs thoughout the world. The Concept 2 is also used in rowing competitions all over the world, including the Worlds' Indoor Rowing Championships and European Indoor Championships. Flywheel or air Indoor Rowing Machines offers the closest simulation to outdoor rowing. With these rowers, resistance comes from the pulling motion. To increase the resistance you simply pull harder and greater wind resistance is provided from the fan blades. Compared to hydraulic rowing machines, flywheel or air rowers provide a smoother rowing stroke. Magnetic Resistance Indoor Rowers The Magnetic Resistance Indoor Rowing Machine provides a silent and smooth rowing action. Unlike the flywheel indoor rowing machine that provides its resistance by wind, the magnetic resistance rowing machine uses a magnetic braking system. Another beauty of the magnetic rowing machine is its silent operation. This is because magnetic resistance produces no friction, resulting in a virtually noise-free work-out. If it's a magnetic resistance rower you want, these rowers can be purchased using magnetic resistance only, or a combination of air and magnetic. Water Rowing Machines Water rowing machines are ideally suited to those outdoor rowers among you. The water rowing machine's water flywheel imitates the movement of a boat through water. Similar to rowing outdoors, the WaterRowers' flywheel collects resistance by beating the effects of drag by water on the tank. Like the magnetic rower, the water rowing machine runs silently with just the swishing sound of water as you row. The WaterRower is built with a wooden frame. Vibrations are kept to a minimum and the commercial version of this rower has a metal frame.
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