Are rowing machines good for losing weight?
If you’re looking to lose some weight or body fat and gain some muscle definition then you should consider rowing. Rowing is a comprehensive workout that is aerobic, cardio, and resistance training all in one.
Benefits of Rowing
- Low impact exercise: If you have back or joint pain then you need low impact exercises. Rowing is a great way to get a cardio and strength workout at the same time.
- Full body workout: Rowing works more than 85% of your muscles. It works on your major muscle groups such as your legs, back, core, as well as your arms.
- Excellent cardiovascular workout: Rowing is a high intensity cardio workout that can get your heart rate up quickly and keep it high, making it a more efficient workout walking or yoga.
- Builds Strength: With the proper form, rowing targets the muscles in your legs, arms, back, and core to make you stronger.
Brigadoon Fitness offers the Octane Fitness Octane RO Rowing Machine, a sleek and inviting rowing machine. It has innovative features like quick release foot straps, as well as a 7” LCD. It features dual resistance with a fan and magnetic brake engineering that provides you with a challenging and effective workout. The self-powered console tracks your metrics in real-time.
