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Since their appearance rowing machines have become a popular piece of exercise equipment, they give a full body workout on the one piece of equipment. They do require a specific technique to get the most out of it and if incorrectly done could cause some damage. If the technique is mastered then you can really get a brilliant workout.
A rowing machine works because it is a piece of resistance equipment, the arms are given a workout by pulling on the handles and the feet and legs also help to move the body against the resistance.
The Reebok resistance is magnetic resistance which gives a high level of resistance and great for an intense workout. They are less noisy than a air resistance rowing machine which can make a lot of noise which if you have neighbours might cause problems with them noise wise.
A rowing machine will let you track your progress, in terms of distance and calories burned. You can enter in a distance that you want to cover and row until you reach your target. The computer will then tell you how many calories you have burned and your times so you can then either try and beat your previous scores during your next workout.
The Reebok i-Rower
The Reebok i-Rower is a fantastic piece of fitness equipment for the home gym enthusiast, it is a streamlined machine that will fold up to store away. The i-Rower uses magnetic resistance rather than air resistance which means a cleaner and more efficient movement and means no air flowing out of the machine so it is also a quieter form of resistance than the other rowers.
You will want to check your progress as you workout to see if you are improving which is why this rower has a polar chest strap that measures your heart rate. There is also a LCD system that tracks your speed, distance, RPM, calories burned, time and heart rate so you can keep a close eye on your progress no matter what you are hoping to achieve with your workout.
Reebok understand that when you invest in a piece of fitness equipment that you don’t want to be replacing it soon after you bought it because you have improved beyond the capabilities of your workout equipment. This is why the rower has 8 levels of resistance so that you can continue to use the rower to improve your health and fitness as you get better and stronger.
Using a rower requires a specific technique that once mastered will make a huge difference to the output and results the exerciser. It is important that the correct technique is used otherwise you could end up doing some damage to your body.
A rower would be a great piece of equipment for weight loss and for toning the entire body so it would be a worthwhile investment for any home gym.