Rowing – Full Fitness Routine

Rowing – The New Fitness Craze

Whether you are caught up in a craze of rowing in the gym or not, we are positive you will give it a go after reading this article. This is one of the most underrated gym devices in the room, and we will show you how to use it. It is important to do it properly in order to improve the posture and strengthen the back.

Make sure you set the resistance low if you are a beginner, and:

* Start with the legs

* Moving to your hamstrings

* Finish up with your arms

* Keep your spine erect

* Legs straight, but knees slightly bent

* Sliding your body forward and completing one full stroke

The power lies in your legs, rather than the arms, and coming back, you will follow the reverse sequence: legs go first, followed by the core, and then the back.

Rowing is a great warm-up and a finisher, and to those who have never tried it, you will definitely look like a real professional in the gym. You are working on your core, but also arms, hips and legs, and is very beneficial for those who want to improve their explosive strength.

Both racers and other competitive athletes go for this total-body workout which helps them improve their endurance and speed, without burdening the knees and ankles. 

For all the cardio junkies who are searching for a fun alternative to their routine, rowing is just the best option there is. If you don’t want want to run or bike in the same scenery every day, you can give rowing a go.

Try setting the timer and starting with medium difficulty, and then work your way up by decreasing the time and increasing the level to the highest. If you are in great shape, try adding more rounds, your body will thank you, and you will also give your joints a break.