Fitness Equipment � Health Benefits of Rowing Machines

Rowing machines have many health benefits, making it the ideal piece of fitness equipment

Rowing Machines � Equipment for All-Round Fitness

Consumers are spoilt for choice when it comes to fitness equipment, with a wide number of sports manufacturers producing products from running machines to cross-trainers, with prices and styles to suit all budgets and fitness needs.

But for people looking to invest in a great all-round piece of fitness equipment that can provide a cardiovascular workout as well as tone arm, leg and core muscles, they can do no better than a rowing machine. These are just some of the fitness benefits that a piece of rowing equipment can provide:

• Uses upper leg muscles
• Uses shoulders
• Tones majority of muscle groups and helps improve power
• Burns fat and helps weight loss
• Increases lung capacity
• Low impact to reduce injury risk
• Affordable fitness equipment

A few years ago rowing machines designed for home use were unreliable and overpriced. Now there is a new breed of high-tech machines that are simple to use yet offering high performance, and many fold away for easy home storage.

Rowing Machines from Confidence � the Fitness Equipment Experts

One of these exciting new models of rowing machine is the Magnetic Resistance Rowing Machine from Confidence, the fitness equipment experts. Its top features include:

• Single pull magnetic action.  
• Comfortable handgrips.  
• Easy fold up for storage.
• Large padded seat for extra comfort.  
• Computer displays time, distance, calories and speed.  
• 8 levels of resistance.  
• Aluminium seat rail for non friction ultra smooth and quiet action.  
• Large comfortable foot plates with adjustable straps.  
• Heavy-duty build

Correct Use of your Rowing Fitness Equipment

Once you have purchased your rowing machine, it is essential that you learn to use it properly, as incorrect use of any fitness equipment can increase the risk of injury. Whilst it might be tempting to go as fast as you can in an attempt to burn off fat and calories, there are specific techniques you should use to fully benefit from your workout. These are the top tips for rowing machine perfection:

• Aim for a smooth, even movement
• Drive with your legs, rather than pulling with your arms
• Keep your torso upright throughout, don't lean back
• Once your legs are extended, pull the bar in towards your abdomen
• Keep your forearms horizontal
• Build up the resistance gradually as you get fitter
• Keep a steady speed

Once you've got the technique correct, you can start enjoying building up the fitness of a rower with your equipment. If you ever feel unsure about using your rowing machine or any other piece if fitness equipment, always get the advice of an instructor or personal trainer to ensure you are doing it correctly.

A division of Confidence Sporting Goods, inc., the famous manufacturer from Palm Springs , California , we have been making quality sporting goods for 35 years. We sell a huge range of sports equipment, including fitness equipment. Because we sell directly to you, you can expect to save up to 70% on normal retail prices when buying from us.

To order, phone 1-800-603-0004.