Rowing machines are one of the most beneficial and most popular
items of fitness equipment currently on the market. They can help improve muscle strength and cardiovascular
fitness, and are ideal for home use.
If you've ever been to your local gym you'll undoubtedly have
seen rowing machines in use, or even had a go yourself. Most gyms will buy some of the top of the range rowers
with the best features, reliability and durability. Home rowing machines can cost a lot less, though like a lot
of fitness equipment, you often get what you pay for.
Some of the cheaper equipment does not include features like
heart rate reading, distance, time, and resistance, plus the quality of build may not be too good. For this
reason it is also a good idea to read reviews, comparisons, and ratings, to discover which rowing machine is
the best within your budget.
The benefit of buying a rower for the home is being able to use
it where you want, and as often as you like. Depending which equipment you choose, they can also be stored
underneath beds or folded away under a couch when not in use.
The fitness equipment industry is huge, and as a consequence
items such as rowing machines are available from a number of manufacturers and with different specifications.
The four main types are piston, water, magnetic, and air resistance, though water and air rowers are often more
popular because they provide a more realistic and natural motion. However, you can expect to pay a little more
for these two types because of this.
Rowing machines are generally around 6-feet in length, so when
using at home you need to consider the space available to use it in. You also need to be wary of the surface on
which it will be used. Some of the cheaper rowers do not have adequate floor protectors, and can quickly damage
carpet and wood flooring. You should either buy floor protectors or use on a non-marking
surface.