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Rowing Machines

  • 17-08-2010 10:25pm
    #1
    mumzboyz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭


    I have been reading somewhere that rowing machines would be one of the best for weight loss. How true is this and what would be the impact on joints, eg. knees for example? What would be the difference between an air rower and a magnetic rower - I have been checking out the arg*s catalogue online. I am not sure which to go for as budget will not stretch very high.

    Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated :confused:

    Thanks

    S


Comments

  • #2
    muboop1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭muboop1


    This is not medical advice or anything but simply an experience.

    I had a mate who had such bad kness he was not allowed run. Same guy was on rowing team... He joined because dr told him it was a great alternative to running to keep fit and not hurt his knees due to no impact or something?

    Rowing will make you insanely fit...

    As for differences?

    Not much I don't think.

    If you are in any way handy with a screwdriver pick up a second hand concept 2. Remove fan case and clean (something most gyms neglect) and it will be as good as new.


  • #3
    SV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭SV


    You will not beat a concept2 rower..
    Don't waste your money on a new one from argos, try get your hands on a second hand model c or something.


  • #4
    cc87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭cc87


    Although the rower is a great machine its the same as the other cardio ones, you get out what you put in. If your not willing to put in the work, what machine you use wont make any difference


  • #5
    CiaranMT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭CiaranMT


    I prefer to row rather than running as it's much easier on the joints. Make sure posture is good though as you'll do your back some damage otherwise.


  • #6
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,900 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    A cardio machine is only as much use as the guy on top of it.

    No machine is magic, you need to work your ass off to get results.



    That said, If I was buying a cardio machine, there is no doubt that it would be a rower and also a concept2.


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  • #7
    mumzboyz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭mumzboyz


    Hi guys, thanks a million for all your replies. I've just had a quick look at the prices of second hand concept 2's but I cannot afford this. So back to my original question of the air v's magnetic rowers. I also need something that will fold up as it will be kept in the living room.
    Thanks for your tips
    S.


  • #8
    Poncherello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭Poncherello


    Where were you looking ? I find they are hard to come accross and generally snapped up pretty quickly.
    Im looking if anyone has one


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