Rowing Machines - recommendations?
Discussion
To suppliment my running - both to add variation and for when the weather is crap - I'm considering buying a rowing machine. They were a great workout when I used to have a gym membership so I'm interested in getting one at home.
A few things to consider - firstly, I don't have a massive amount of space. Secondly, I'm quite tall (6'2") and lastly, I don't want to spend a fortune (no more than £200, less if poss)
Most of the sub-£150 ones seem pretty poor, with lots of tall people complaining they're not suitable. Reviews generally are pretty mixed, so wondered if anyone had any suggestions?
I'm looking for one of these Concept 2 rowers on ebay at the moment and if you want a hardly used or new example they are very expensive. It almost seems worth paying the little extra to buy a new one from the manufacturer.
My parents in law picked me up one cheaply recently but have to say that it is rubbish. The movement is awful (non linear and jerky) and it doesn't feel reliable enough for you to put any effort into the row without something breaking.
My parents in law picked me up one cheaply recently but have to say that it is rubbish. The movement is awful (non linear and jerky) and it doesn't feel reliable enough for you to put any effort into the row without something breaking.
MattyB_ said:
Hmm...£700+ is a bit rich for me, especially only as a backup/alternative to my running...hmm...
unfortunately as I said goodrowing machines do cost money. A Concept will last forever if you look after it and will be a good investment long term.
Have you thought of a road bike and rollers as an alternative.. Then it's of use both indoors an outdoors if you were looking for variety.
You could try a Water Rower ? http://www.waterrower.com/
They are surprisingly good and store upright. Changing resistance involves changing the water level which is a shag.
Not as good as a Concept 2 but much more suited to the home.
They are surprisingly good and store upright. Changing resistance involves changing the water level which is a shag.
Not as good as a Concept 2 but much more suited to the home.
A god benchmark is to do 5000m in 20 min....so average of 500m every 2 min. I don't think rowing 3000m is going to do much? You need to be exercising for an hour. Preferably rotating exercises regularly as your body gets used to the exercise you are doing after a month or so if you just do the same thing.
Having said that rowing is the best cardio you can do I think. Low impact and good overall workout and the hardest....which is why you see so few people using rowing machines for any length of time.
Having said that rowing is the best cardio you can do I think. Low impact and good overall workout and the hardest....which is why you see so few people using rowing machines for any length of time.
Edited by Beardy10 on Saturday 17th July 09:47
Beardy10 said:
A god benchmark is to do 5000m in 20 min....so average of 500m every 2 min. I don't think rowing 3000m is going to do much? You need to be exercising for an hour. Preferably rotating exercises regularly as your body gets used to the exercise you are doing after a month or so if you just do the same thing.
Having said that rowing is the best cardio you can do I think. Low impact and good overall workout and the hardest....which is why you see so few people using rowing machines for any length of time.
indeed GOD would row like this....any CV exercise must be 20 mins minimum for it to be effective.....2mins per 500m is a good pace...Having said that rowing is the best cardio you can do I think. Low impact and good overall workout and the hardest....which is why you see so few people using rowing machines for any length of time.
Edited by Beardy10 on Saturday 17th July 09:47
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