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10 6 Reasons to Row Your Way to Fit While Burning 800 Calories
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Once upon a time, rowing was considered a man's sport, beloved by preppy Ivy League boys and lake fishermen. Times have changed. Here's what happened: we ladies found out it was fun. You know what else is fun? Being toned. And, contrary to popular belief, rowing accomplishes that for more than just your upper body. Just Read more
Pop into a Saturday garage sale and you'll surely see one of these exercise machines for sale. Price tag? $50 or best offer. These high-ticket items used to be all the rage until they started collecting dust in our basements when we decided we'd rather get fit outside or go to the gym. After our Guess the Fad Exercise Quiz, I couldn't help but think of the exercise equipment I no longer use but Read more
I love push-ups. Dropping and doing 20 makes me feel strong and tough. But as Lauren my Equinox trainer reminded me, it's important to offset all the pushing with some pulling. Although the glorious push-up feels like a full body exercise (it certainly works your core), it primarily works your chest and arms. When the pecs get too tight, they pull your shoulders forward, which is not only Read more
The following workout was created by New York-based trainer David Kirsch. Have you noticed the sun is setting later and later each day? The longer evenings leave me longing for Spring, and this high-energy workout from NYC trainer David Kirsch will get you ready for the season. Use three- to five-pound dumbbells for the exercises that require hand weights. Work through the exercise for one Read more
We may be well into January, but my gym is still crowded. Ultimately this is good thing meaning more people taking fitness seriously but there is a downside to all this health: waiting in line for the always-popular treadmill or elliptical machine. Here's a positive spin on the overcrowded cardio room; use it as an opportunity to try something new. So many great pieces of cardio equipment get Read more
Lately I've been mixing up my cardio routine with the rowing machine, which has the advantage of often being open at the gym when the ellipticals and treadmills are taken. If you've never tried your hand at this old-school contraption, I highly recommend taking a seat and giving it a try. A 130-pound woman can burn as many as 281 calories in 30 minutes on the rowing machine; calculate your own Read more
I don't think I am alone when I say that most cardio equipment is unattractive and difficult to store. Nothing you would want to keep in living room. Recently, I happened upon the beautiful WaterRower that take the rowing machine to a whole new level. Designed to look good and feel good these machines are made from various woods or metals and are completely energy independent. No plugging into Read more
A lot of us shy away from the rowing machine at the gym. Usually it's for good reason because that machine can be downright scary. However rowing can be a great way to switch up your workout. Not only does it get your heart pumping, but it also works your upper and lower body. Talk about multitasking. Before you sit down and start rowing your little heart out, you may want to learn a thing or Read more
You've seen it laying on the floor at the gym and you've also seen others get on and go, so should you workout on the rowing machine too? You may be a little intimidated by the rowing machine, but did you know that it is a great aerobic workout that targets the upper and lower body muscles? Here are the DO's and DON'Ts of using a rowing machine to get you started: DO: Make sure that your heel Read more
Contrary to popular belief, rowing does not only target your upper body, it targets both the upper and lower body muscles, not to mention your abdominals. So hop on and try this beginner program. 00:00-05:00 Warm up: Start on a light resistance while rowing slowly. Take this time to concentrate on your form and get your rhythm going. 05:00-25:00 Build your speed and resistance to a level that Read more
