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Multitasking Move: Tipping Row
I like to make my gym time count by working multiple body parts with one exercise, and the Tipping Tow does just that. The rowing action targets the back of the shoulder as well as the upper back, and the tipping part seriously challenges the core. Not to mention, lifting your leg behind your targets your hamstrings and glutes.
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Get to Know the Rowing Machine
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 calorie burn here.
Rowing Machine Do's and Don'ts
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 is resting comfortably against the base of the foot pedal and that the strap is secured.
Multitasking Move: Balancing Row
Here's a variation to the Tipping Row, which strengthens the backs of your arms and your upper back. Since you're balancing on one leg and extending the other, you'll also tone your quads, booty, and back.
Grab a pair of dumbbells and learn how to do this exercise.
My Spring Equinox Fitness Challenge: Strength Training Details
In a recent session with my trainer Hannah at Equinox Fitness I learned two important tips — details, really — on how to make a couple of exercises more effective. And, as you know, the devil is in the details.
When working your booty doing side squats with a theraband or resistance tubing, you need to step out with your heel.
Fitness Tips From FitSugar Readers
One of my favorite parts of writing FitSugar is the comments. They are not only entertaining and insightful, but full of important tips. Here are a couple of fitness tips from other readers for you to add to your mental fit list.
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