Thursday, January 14, 2010

Rowing Machines for Sale - Read This Before you Buy Rowing Machines

By Kirst Frangs

There are many types of home gym fitness equipments to choose from and if you are looking for rowing machines for sale, then you are about to get one of the best pieces of fitness equipment for your home gym.

I used to row for my University team. Part of our training was in the gym and we used the concept 2 rowing machines.(More about these machines at a later stage) I was quite unfit when I joined the team but within 3 months of being part of the team and participating in the hectic training sessions, I was super fit and had lost a lot of body fat. Regardless of whether you are going to stick to a training schedule like I did, or use the Ergometer to keep fit at home, you will get a full body workout if you learn how to use the machine properly, and if you get the right rowing machine.

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.

Have you done any shopping around for rowing machines for sale? Have you noticed that there are 2 main differences? That difference is in the handle mechanism. One group has metal handlebars which are attached to the machine and which move in an arc. The other group has a string and a flywheel. This is the main feature that differs between the two. So how will this affect your rowing experience and workout?

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 ii rower is the commercial rowing machine of choice because it is so tough at the same time as being very effective. This machine is not just limited for commercial use and many people buy rowing machines like the concept ii for their personal home use. The prices range from just over $1000 and are rarely above $2000. If space is not a problem, and you don't need to fold up the machine, and if you want the best fitness rowing machine on the market, then consider the concept2. Concept 2 is not the only maker and you should also compare this to the WaterRower Rowing Machine, The Tunturi Rower, LifeCore Rowing and Kettler Rowing machines.

A cheaper exercise rowing machine for sale would be the category 1 machines that we mentioned. These machines are also more compact and portable (although not all the time) and can still give you a good workout. However the workout will not be as effective as what concept 2 machines will give you. Popular brands in this range are the stamina rowing machines and the cheaper end of the scale Kettler Rowing Machines.

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