Thursday, January 14, 2010

Rowing Machines for Sale - Read This Before you Buy Rowing Machines

By Kirst Frangs

There are a lot of rowing machines for sale and if you are thinking of getting one for home use, then it's important to make sure you know what it is you are looking for. This is because not all rowing machines are alike, and some are more effective at giving you a total body workout than others.

The rowing machine has many benefits for anyone wanting to get into shape. Not only is it non weight bearing but it works on both upper and lower body muscles at the same time as strengthening your core or stomach muscles. As part of our rowing training, our team used the gym rowing machines and this was one of the hardest workouts I have ever done up to this day. If used correctly the rower rowing machine, will get you into tip top shape.

But, today we are not going to learn how to use a rowing machine or the benefits of the rowing machines, because I am sure you already know them. Instead we are going to take a peek into which rowing machine might be good for you and why.

Have you done any shopping around for rowing machines for sale? Have you noticed that there are 2 main differences? That difference is in the handle mechanism. One group has metal handlebars which are attached to the machine and which move in an arc. The other group has a string and a flywheel. This is the main feature that differs between the two. So how will this affect your rowing experience and workout?

If you are not an ex rower and are not planning on improving your technique and want a compact rowing machine then the group with the metal bars should be just fine for you. If however, you have used the gym commercial rowing machines, then you have used a concept 2 rower machine. Once you have used this type of rower, nothing else compares to it and settling for the equipment with metal handle bars just might not satisfy you!

The concept ii rower is the commercial rowing machine of choice because it is so tough at the same time as being very effective. This machine is not just limited for commercial use and many people buy rowing machines like the concept ii for their personal home use. The prices range from just over $1000 and are rarely above $2000. If space is not a problem, and you don't need to fold up the machine, and if you want the best fitness rowing machine on the market, then consider the concept2. Concept 2 is not the only maker and you should also compare this to the WaterRower Rowing Machine, The Tunturi Rower, LifeCore Rowing and Kettler Rowing machines.

On the cheaper end of the scale you will find the stamina rowing machines. This brand is the most popular and it's probably because they are trusted and affordable. Make sure you find a model that is compact and can fold away if space is an issue. Also remember that this type of elliptical machine is not a fluid rowing machine and might not satisfy you if you have used Concept Rowing machines in the past.

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