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Offline JakeStyle

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Concept 2 Rowing Machine
« on: March 30, 2012, 09:53:11 PM »
I bought one of these last month ($900.00 from Amazon), because I just don't have the time to get to the gym as often as I want to.  Holy Shit!  This beats the hell out of the elliptical machine that I used to pay to use at the gym for an aerobic workout.  I can get on this thing, turn on the TV and just zone out and row for 45-60 minutes and get a really good workout.

It's quiet enough that I can hear the TV or stereo while I row, and it takes about 30 seconds to take it apart and stow it in the garage when I am done.  I still like to do my free weight routine, so I have been going to 24 Hr Fitness every other day, but I am starting to lean towards giving up the weights and just going full time row, it's totally addictive and it feels great!   
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Re: Concept 2 Rowing Machine
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2012, 10:18:58 PM »
Just wanted to add that any rowing machine (not just the one I mentioned) is superior to a treadmill or an elliptical machine.  You get a true full body workout.  I have become a rowing addict, at least one hour a day sometimes two.
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Re: Concept 2 Rowing Machine
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 12:48:04 AM »
So I have given up the gym, I now row my ass off 45 minutes per day and do a lot of pushups/light-weight stuff every day.  I have lost 15 Lbs in the last 30 days, but I'm still pretty lean and I have become really vascular.
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Re: Concept 2 Rowing Machine
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 08:46:26 AM »
I didn't see this before, but thanks for the bosting.  My boyfriend and I have been looking at different work out options.
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Re: Concept 2 Rowing Machine
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2012, 12:38:29 PM »
Yeah, row machines are great for cardio. They say you can burn something around 1.3 times the amount of calories as a similar intensity of effort on an elliptical machine session.
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Re: Concept 2 Rowing Machine
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2012, 03:28:10 PM »
Quote from: Odin's Hand on May 07, 2012, 12:38:29 PM
Yeah, row machines are great for cardio. They say you can burn something around 1.3 times the amount of calories as a similar intensity of effort on an elliptical machine session.

This may very well be what I'll use for my next cardio machine. We need a treadmill for the dogs and Mrs. E uses it too (she ain't no dog  :lmao: ), but I like using an elliptical -- but if there's something better, low impact, more effective, hey, that works for me.  :cheersmate:
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Re: Concept 2 Rowing Machine
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2012, 11:55:27 PM »
Rowing is great for cardio and a light back and glute/quad workout, but it isn't the Holy Grail. Make sure you stick with the resistance training too. Also, look into Crossfit. It'll straight-up smoke your ass in 20 minutes or less.
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