Rowing Machines for Sale
Indoor rowing is a great way to train, although most machines do not simulate rowing a real boat very closely. It involves almost all of the body’s muscles, and is generally low impact, although a healthy back is essential. It is an aerobic exercise, with benefits including cardiorespiratory fitness, fat loss and muscle toning.
Apart from specialist “sculling” training machines, the best rowers are those with a centre – pull system, and the ability to change the resistance to suit your fitness level. Very tall users may find the cheaper models do not allow a full range of movement. In a home gym with enough headroom, it is possible to store the Concept 2 models upright to save space.
Buy a rower for home use if you want a complete body work out, and especially if you want to boost competitiveness at your rowing or kayaking club.
One of the best rowing machines is the Concept 2 as it has a history of performance and reliability – and with a USB port for recording your sessions.
There is technique involved, so if you purchase a rowing machine the correct posture must be adopted. Having a strong back is a good starting point, and flexibility in the legs is important as the knees and ankles bend almost through their full range of motion on each stroke.
Possibly the best overall training type for fitness, rowing has become one of the gym user’s favourite machines. Buy a cheap rower at your peril, as they do not work smoothly or compare well with better brands.
Since rowing machines are narrow, they fit into gym designs easily and can be moved and stored quickly in the home gym.
Our favourite models include air systems, but most magnetic and water ones don’t work very well. For rowing in a competitive way, the C2 is the gold standard – the best feel, the most accurate calibration and the ability to Bluetooth onto an online platform to compete with other rowers all over the world.
Financing a rower for your home studio, health suite or pool room is easy as these are one of the most affordable types of cardio kit and are quite light and simple to move around.
Display models are available at our fitness shop which is in Petersfield, in the South Downs.
