Rower Advice.

[whythem]

Two questions really, in 1996 I had a disectomy on my back to repair a slipped disc. It has given me no bother since. I am 45 and 4 stone overwieght. Is using a rower going to injure my back or will it make it stronger.

Secondly, bearing in mind it will cost me £20 in petrol to pick it up, what do you value this old girl at?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Concept-II-Rowing-Ergometer_...

[TristanGardner]

Well a concept 2 rower currently retails at somewhere around £900. I had always thought they retained their value when I seen them resold from gyms.

Make sure all cables / chains etc are in order before you use it. Replacement parts shouldn't be too difficult to come by as Concept 2 is the preferred rower in the major gym chains.

If I was closer to where it is I would consider it a bargain.

Tris

[deckster]

I'd be careful if I were you - rowers tend to either suffer from bad backs or bad knees (it was my knees that gave out first). Certainly you could expect trouble if your technique isn't 100%; don't underestimate the strain you will put on your lower back.

[RRS_Staffs]

My knees are made of cream cheese after buggering them running in my teens and 20's

For the last 10 years I row and/or cycle 3-4 times a week
This week its been 4 rowing sessions

I get the occasional twinge and stop for the session

Other than that its fine

I was on holiday last year and went for a run as I wasnt enjoying being inactive
My knee played up within 15 mins and put me off the rower and the bike for weeks afterwards

Sorry cant help with backs - mines fine