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Are rowing machines good

  • 14-11-2008 12:12pm
    #1
    netvista
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭


    Hi Guys. I have been offered a rowing machine for free and i'm just wondering if they're any good for fitness or toning muscle.


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  • #2
    Nic'name
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Nic'name


    Jaysus if it's free take it! I always thought it would be a good all rounder but when I used it in the gym I found it's more of an aerobic work out....but someone else would probably know more.


  • #3
    netvista
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭netvista


    normally if somethings free i'll take it but this thing is a bit big for the place i have so i don't want to take it just for the sake of it


  • #4
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Some of them fold. Can you check?

    If it has resistance adjustment its worth having. I have one, and I hate it, cos its hard work.:p


  • #5
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    If it's anything like a concept 2, take it. :)


  • #6
    netvista
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭netvista


    it's kind of like that. about the same lenght but can't be folded up. It has different training types such as normal racing or a pyramid system where we have the strokes per minute which increase and then decrease towards the end. I'll have another look at it this weekend and see then.


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  • #7
    Roper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,448 ✭✭✭Roper


    If it's free you're grand how bad can it be for that price? But if you're paying, get a Concept 2 and don't bother with anything less. circa €1500 new, but you might get lucky and pick up a reconditioned one for €400/€500


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