Thursday, January 14, 2010

Fitness Rowing Machines For Sale

By Kirst Frangs

There are many types of home gym fitness equipments to choose from and if you are looking for rowing machines for sale, then you are about to get one of the best pieces of fitness equipment for your home gym.

The rowing machine has many benefits for anyone wanting to get into shape. Not only is it non weight bearing but it works on both upper and lower body muscles at the same time as strengthening your core or stomach muscles. As part of our rowing training, our team used the gym rowing machines and this was one of the hardest workouts I have ever done up to this day. If used correctly the rower rowing machine, will get you into tip top shape.

However, in this article, we are not going to be talking about getting the perfect body, but finding out which fitness rowing machines are worth getting for use at home. When you do an online search, be sure to look for elliptical machines or Ergometer rowing machines too since they mean the same thing.

When you first start looking around at the rower equipment, you will notice 2 distinct groups. One type of rowing machine has bars used as handles, and the other has a handle bar which is connected to a string, which passes through a flywheel. Both machines have a seat which moves along the bar and have a place to insert your feet. If you have been to a gym and seen or tried the rowing machine, you have most likely seen the Concept2 Rower which is the one with a flywheel. How do the 2 differ?

The machine with the fixed metal bars sets the position of your arms and hands. The rowing action is not as fluid or natural. The rowing machine with the flywheel mechanism lets you decide where to hold your arms throughout the stroke. Both groups have a seat which slides up and down the bar, and fixed foot position into which you tie your feet.

The concept two rowing machines model the exact action of rowing. They are also top quality and last for a long time. That is obviously why you find them in gyms, high schools and sports centers. They are also a more fluid rowing machine. The more you improve your technique, the more effective you will find this piece of exercise rowing equipment to be. They aren't cheap though but maybe you can find some discounted or used or on sale concept 2 rowing machines. Also look out for brands such as Tunturi, WaterRower,Lifecore and Kettler. They all produce something similar to the concept2 rowing machines.

If you are looking for more affordable rowing machines then look out for the stamina rowing machine range. They have a wide variety to choose from; including the concept 2.This type of rowing machine is often small and compact and will fit under a bed or stand up against the wall. Some people prefer these machines with the metal bars because they don't have to worry themselves about technique but can still get a decent workout.

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