Rowing Machine

[Crafty]

So I have decided that a stationary bike is boring the hell out of me, resulting in a complete lack of motivation in doing my cardio.

What I have considered is getting a rowing machine for an overall body workout, at the gym I always enjoyed it much more than the bike so I am thinking of giving it a go. Being a full body workout I believe it would be more beneficial.

This is the rower I have found, http://www.concept2.com.au/products/indoorrowers/modeld.aspx

It's a bit pricey but it is one of the best you can buy. The lesser ones have a really low maximum body weight i.e rickity junk.

Anyone here have experience with adding rowing to their workout? Results?

Cheers.

[Ruys]

I've never really used a rower for cardio, but when I have tried them I was impressed with how much it utilises your whole body rather than just your legs. If it's going to help motivate you then it can't be a bad thing.

[xpl0sive]

if you find that boring, try walking on a treadmill for an our while staring at your garage wall...lol. I find having some hardcore workout music playing in my ears helps, as well as invisioning what I will look like after all this boring cardio!

[Marcus]

I'm pretty sure that's the brand they have at my current gym.  I'm no rowing expert but it does the job well.  First rule of exercise - do whatever is most fun!

[Crafty]

Yeah it is commercial grade, I was looking at some of the cheaper ones and they looked rubbish. I mean a 100kg max user weight? lol C'mon!

[Crafty]

So I just got my new rower, I decided against the Cocept 2 after trying this one out, it was a much better motion...

http://www.firstdegreefitness.com.au/products/rowers/e520-fluid-rower/

I haven't had a big workout with it yet, but it's definately alot more fun than stationary bike!

[Ruys]

Looks nice mate. 

[Crafty]

Good god, after nailing 15 minutes of intense rowing my legs were killing me at the top of my quads/hip flexors! This definatey is a better work out than just the lazy old stationary bike...

As a side note, I do not recommend doing any rowing after squats! ha

[Ruys]

Ha ha good stuff mate. Imagine what it's  going to be like after a big back session.