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By Jake Emen
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Rowing machines often are overlooked by those pursuing a fitness regimen. They deserve consideration, however, because rowing machine exercises can provide fantastic benefits for your overall health. Learn how to take advantage of rowing machines to produce superior results.

    Cardiovascular Training and Losing Weight

  1. A rowing machine is an effective piece of equipment for cardiovascular training. The dual motion of your upper body and lower body produces a fast-paced exercise that burns a great deal of calories and keeps your heart and lungs working hard.
    A rowing machine workout can be performed with intense bursts using sprint speeds or at a slower or more moderate pace. Either way, your body will burn an extremely high amount of calories. As a result, you will be able to quickly lose weight and improve your stamina.
  2. Low-Impact Training

  3. One of the benefits of rowing machine exercise is that it is a low impact form of exercise. Low impact means that your joints, tendons and ligaments aren't under as much stress while performing the routine. This differs from the pounding that your knees and feet take while running, for example.
    Additionally, even if you are a fan of the treadmill or stationary bike, a rowing machine can be a great way to change up your routine. Mixing up your choice of exercise by incorporating a rowing machine is a great way to ensure you get a complete workout and that your muscles and mind keep responding to your exercise.
  4. Muscle Building

  5. Rowing machines also can be used for muscle building. The rowing machine is the rare piece of cardio training equipment that heavily engages the upper body.
    If proper form is used, sitting up straight and getting full extension on every stroke, rowing can build up strength and lean muscle in the major muscle groups of your back, core, legs and arms.
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