ROWING
MACHINE
A Rowing Machine or indoor rower is a
machine used to simulate the action of watercraft rowing for the purpose
of exercise or training for rowing.
Rowing Machines has become
established as a sport in its own right.
A rowing machine is also known as an ergometer
(colloquially erg or ergo), an ergometer being a device which measures
the amount of energy or work performed.
Maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Regular weight-bearing exercises like using a rowing machine helps to
build bone and muscle strength. |
The
WaterRover Rowing Machine |
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Indoor rowing is one of the most
challenging forms of exercise as it works most major muscular areas of
the body, as well as being an excellent cardiovascular exercise.
Rowing machine rowing entails both high levels of aerobic and
anaerobic metabolism, so the benefits can be great, but this comes with
some risk of injury.
Unlike high impact exercises, which can damage knees and the connective
tissues of the lower body, rowing's most common injury site is likely
the lower back. Proper technique is a necessity for staying injury free,
with a focus on both mechanics and breathing, as correct rhythm,
exhaling on the drive and inhaling on the recovery, is a stabilizing
force for the upper body.
Non-rowers commonly overemphasize the
muscles of the upper body, while correct technique uses the large muscle
of the thighs to drive much of the stroke. Also, good technique requires
that the angle of the upper body is never too far forward, nor too far
back, both of which jeopardize the lower back.
In addition to the high levels of fitness attained,
rowing machine rowing is an intense
calorie-burning exercise. Although rowers with less ability and training
will burn fewer calories, the ergometer is an excellent tool for use in
a weight-loss program. |
