Thursday, January 14, 2010

Fitness Rowing Machines For Sale

By Kirst Frangs

Fitness Rowing Machines are an excellent way to get fit, get into shape and enjoy your workout at the same time, all without injuring your joints. There are many rowing machines for sale that are perfect for a home gym. What you decide to get in the end will depend on your budget, your space and your fitness goals.

Rowing was my life back when I was in college. I rowed for 4 years in total and started out a total beginner who was overweight and very unfit. I was amazed (as was my family) at how quickly I got into shape without an injury and how much I enjoyed it. Fifty percent of our training was in the gym on the ergometers. At first I thought they were easy to use, but that's because I didn't know the proper technique, but once I learned how to use them, I gained the full benefits of a total body workout.

But, today we are not going to learn how to use a rowing machine or the benefits of the rowing machines, because I am sure you already know them. Instead we are going to take a peek into which rowing machine might be good for you and why.

Basically rowing machines for sale are divided into two categories. The main difference between the 2 is with the handle mechanism. The first type of rower machine has 2 metal arms that move in a semi circular arc as you pull on them. The second category has a handle attached to a nylon rope or string which then passes through a fly wheel. These are the ones that you usually see in the gym. So what are the real differences for when you use the machine?

The machine with the fixed metal bars sets the position of your arms and hands. The rowing action is not as fluid or natural. The rowing machine with the flywheel mechanism lets you decide where to hold your arms throughout the stroke. Both groups have a seat which slides up and down the bar, and fixed foot position into which you tie your feet.

The concept two rowing machines model the exact action of rowing. They are also top quality and last for a long time. That is obviously why you find them in gyms, high schools and sports centers. They are also a more fluid rowing machine. The more you improve your technique, the more effective you will find this piece of exercise rowing equipment to be. They aren't cheap though but maybe you can find some discounted or used or on sale concept 2 rowing machines. Also look out for brands such as Tunturi, WaterRower,Lifecore and Kettler. They all produce something similar to the concept2 rowing machines.

On the cheaper end of the scale you will find the stamina rowing machines. This brand is the most popular and it's probably because they are trusted and affordable. Make sure you find a model that is compact and can fold away if space is an issue. Also remember that this type of elliptical machine is not a fluid rowing machine and might not satisfy you if you have used Concept Rowing machines in the past.

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