Health Benefits of Rowing

Dating back hundreds of centuries, you've probably seen a few Viking movies where muscularly fit men were rowing hundreds of oars as they prepared to hit land and raid a few villages. Today's rowing is no different, except now you can do it indoors on a machine.

All Muscle Groups

Proper rowing technique can help you develop several muscle groups at once. The arms, upper back, legs and core can all be strengthened in one exercise.

Meditation

The rhythmic motion of rowing can also be meditative for the mind. Not only will your body receive an all-over exercise, the mind will have a chance to relax and reduce stress.

Coordination

To achieve a useful rowing stroke requires considerable coordination. This coordination development can spill over to the body's other functions, thereby reducing the number of accidents from tripping or falling.

Low Impact

For people who are rehabilitating from an accident, rowing is an excellent low-impact exercise for the joints. Tension adjustments are easy to make, and you can use more back and less arm to row if necessary.

Outdoor Benefits

With outdoor rowing, people can increase their cardio fitness by inhaling fresh air. You can also produce vitamin D by rowing on a sunny day and exposing your skin to the sun's rays.

Resources

• Rowing Machines