Losing weight does not happen through diet alone. In fact, you need a good cardiovascular workout, change of lifestyle and healthy diet to lose weight and permanently keep it off. Aerobics, running, lawn tennis and volleyball are some great exercises that can help you lose weight. However if you are working or a full time stay at home mom with no extra time to spare, it can be quite difficult to get into any cardiovascular exercise. This is why more people are investing in a rowing machine to give them the exercise they need every day.
What is a rowing machine?
Rowing is considered one of the best water activities that require vigorous movements among all major parts of the body. Almost all major muscles are being toned and shaped while engaged in this exercise. The rowing technique that is used in actual rowing sports is applied through the rowing machine. This activity is quite popular because of its great calorie burning potential. Through rowing, you are able to tone down thighs and buttocks, firm up the arms and back. If you notice, these are also parts of the body which have stubborn fat, which is quite difficult to lose.
Using a rowing machine to exercise regularly is preferred because of its low-impact workout. Unlike running and riding stationary bikes wherein the impact on the knees and legs are quite painful and stressful, rowing allows you to work out almost all parts of your body without too much stress. Another positive thing in using a rowing machine is the user's ability to create a rhythmic style. It allows the body to "switch" gear in only 10 minutes and continuously to burn fat that results in you losing weight effectively and in a shorter time.
What are the different kinds of rowing machines?
Hydraulic. This machine runs on principle of fluid resistance. It can be run either through air or oil. This machine is quite adjustable that allows you to choose to do light to heavy workouts. It is compact and fordable making it one of the top choices because of its convenience and easy to store abilities. However, the function of this equipment is quite limited and does not imitate the natural rowing motions.
Air. This machine allows you to imitate the smooth fluid movement of rowing inside your house. The moment you pull back the oars, a connected flywheel rotates that can start off and drag the air in. It simply means, the more the flywheel rotates, the greater the drag. You build more resistance and work out more once this happens.
Water. The water resistance machine is better compared the two previously mentioned. Instead of air, this machine's drag force happens with water as its factor. This machine is silent when used because of the fact that its mechanical parts are not in contact with each other.
Magnetic. Among the four, this is the most silent and the best buy. This is simply because it has virtually zero friction. Most of its design is sleek and beautiful.
Who can use rowing machines?
Everyone can use a rowing machine for their cardiovascular workouts. One misconception about this type of machine is only professional rowers can take advantage of it. Rowing is naturally easy. With its low impact on the knees and legs, rowing is recommended to everyone.
You can now lose weight easily through the use of rowing machines plus the right diet and change of lifestyle.
