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About Rowing
Rowing provides an efficient, effective, low-impact workout that utilizes all the major muscle groups, including the back, legs, arms, abdominals and buttocks. It is also one of the best exercises for building a strong back, as well as one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism. As a result, you can efficiently burn calories and fat without impacting your joints.
The continuous, non-impact movement of rowing can be broken down into three phases: the starting point is called the catch phase, followed by the drive phase, the finish, and the recovery. In the catch phase, knees are bent with shins vertical and shoulders and arms reaching forward. This phase mimics the point where the oars are being placed in the water. The drive phase is initiated by the legs. As the legs extend, your arms remain straight until the knees are mostly extended. Then the elbows flex bringing the oar handles into the upper stomach. In the finish, the legs are fully extended, your shoulders are back, your elbows are flexed, and the oar handle is against the upper stomach. For the recovery, your knees don't flex until after your hands pass over your knees and your arms and shoulders reach forward to begin the catch phase again.
Because rowing is an impact-free activity, it can be a lifelong form of exercise. It is always best to exercise in your target heart rate zone (70 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate).
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269 of 271 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great rower,
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This review is from: Stamina 1205 Precision Rower (Sports)
I bought a used rower years ago and came to work it several times a week. I'm a busy person, so I don't have time for a sophisticated work out routine. I just want to work one machine for both strength and aerobic training. Rowing is great for this purpose. When I broke my rower, I started shopping. Unfortunately, even used rowers are over $100. I struggled with this model versus the smaller ones that stand up vertically for easy storage. I couldn't find any reviews on this that addressed the storage question. Finally, I chose it because it didn't look like I could break it from normal usage, whereas the kind that fold nicely seem flimsy.
Pros: - This machine is very sturdy. It's solid, stable, and does not rock at all when in use. - It is amazingly quiet. The only sound is the whisper of the pistons. I can use it with the TV on normal volume. - The seat is very comfortable. I sat on it for 30 minutes the first time with no discomfort. Cons: - It does not fold, collapse, or stand up vertically. It just sits on the floor. It would be very awkward to try to store it under a bed. Don't lift the back end too far or the plug for the timer will bend. This is why it only has 4 stars. - The front bumper pads are just stuck on. You can't drag it backwards without them popping off. The back ones also just sit on there, but they face sideways, so they won't come off. - The instructions were difficult. My wife and I kept flipping back and forth in the manual to figure out to which bolt each step of the direction referred. The work out was great. I really like using this machine. I only wish I had a better place to put it when I'm not using it.
94 of 97 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compact, Solid, Easy to Assemble,
This review is from: Stamina 1205 Precision Rower (Sports)
Probably one of the best rowers I've ever used.
It was easy to assembly, and looks and feels really solid. Lots of adjustment in the "power level" - from really easy to really hard. I'm 6' and it is definitely large enough (will easily work for taller people as well). My wife is 5'3", and she finds it easy to use too. Highly recommended.
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stamina Rowing Machine,
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This review is from: Stamina 1205 Precision Rower (Sports)
I had one of these similar many years ago and let it go at a garage sale. Dumb idea! As I get older, this Stamina machine has replaced it and is giving me all the exercise I need. Good to set in front of the tv and row for 30 minutes, I've gone from a size 40 to a size 36 waist. I like the hydraulic part of it and the adjustability.
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