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How do you find a top rowing machine? There are plenty to choose from, with different manufacturers all touting the virtue of their own models - so how do you choose?
The benefits of finding a top rowing machine are huge - this is one of the very best cardio workouts you can do, a form of exercise that works the whole body while putting little strain on the joints. As a result, they are popular with everyone - men and women, old and young, beginners and fitness fanatics.
Working out on a top rowing machine will strengthen your legs, hip, back, arms, shoulders and abs while burning up to 800 calories per hour. The combination of strengthening and cardio fitness is hard to match on any other piece of equipment.
So what is the difference between the cheaper models and the more expensive ones? At the budget end of the market you will typically find models that use hydraulic pistons - these are not as smooth as the wind bladed models, and provide an inferior workout.
The key to these machines is the rowing motion. Wind bladed models are smoother, and offer a workout that closely imitates the feeling of being on the water.
It is thus essential to test out any model you are considering. You want a smooth, comfortable feel, a quiet action, with the seat gliding back and forth easily. You also want an electronic display that is easy to read and simple to use.
Over and above a smooth action, differences in prices will usually be based on the options and extras. At the upper end of the market, you should expect to see a number of pre-set programmes and a heart rate monitor.
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