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Thinking I'd like to work the upper bit , rowing machine seems like an idea? Anybody else use one?
Rowing Machines?
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Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
Yes. Yes I do.
Yellow Saddle
Guru
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- Loch side.
Yes. There is only one brand to get. Concept II.
I say this for several reasons:
1) It is the industry standard. If you travel, you will find these everywhere. If you want to resell, the brand speaks for itself.
2) Participate in international competitions and rankings from your home gym. The units can be calibrated, so like rows against like.
3) The models only change once every 20 years or so. Concept II doesn't chase fads and fashions.
4) Older models can be upgraded by adding some of the later features, notably software etc.
5) Works with standard Polar heart rate belts.
6) Log card which you can use anywhere and it still tallies your logs.
7) Super robust design.
8) It breaks in two for better storage.
Don't bother with models that don't use a chain and fan. Those with gas lifter resistance are rubbish.
I say this for several reasons:
1) It is the industry standard. If you travel, you will find these everywhere. If you want to resell, the brand speaks for itself.
2) Participate in international competitions and rankings from your home gym. The units can be calibrated, so like rows against like.
3) The models only change once every 20 years or so. Concept II doesn't chase fads and fashions.
4) Older models can be upgraded by adding some of the later features, notably software etc.
5) Works with standard Polar heart rate belts.
6) Log card which you can use anywhere and it still tallies your logs.
7) Super robust design.
8) It breaks in two for better storage.
Don't bother with models that don't use a chain and fan. Those with gas lifter resistance are rubbish.
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
vickster
Legendary Member
I do use a recumbent bike and crosstrainer too depending on which injuries I'm nursing! Upright exercise bike at home.
The stepper was also a serious workout, knackering! I personally find any sort of weights/resistance work very dull!
Dayvo
just passin' through
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- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Both my brother and sister are regular users of rowing machines.
My brother has the Concept II and my sister uses a water rowing machine (not sure which model) and get on very well with them.
http://7-min.com/best-water-rowing-machine-reviews/
http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers
My brother has the Concept II and my sister uses a water rowing machine (not sure which model) and get on very well with them.
http://7-min.com/best-water-rowing-machine-reviews/
http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers
numbnuts
Legendary Member
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- Gone over the hill and far away
A long time ago and I got the T-shirt
0ne million meters
0ne million meters
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Which one are you? Standing up or sitting down?
That's impressive, NN. 621 miles. How long did it take?
jefmcg
Guru
While a rowing is more of a whole body workout than cycling, if you are doing it right most of the work is from your lower body and your core. It's not an upper body workout. If you want to redress the balance, a couple of kettle balls might be a better investment.
Acknowledging yellow saddle's remarks, you can also look at the Water Rower, which uses a container of water instead of a flywheel to replicate rowing on water. It's advantages are aesthetic - I prefer the wood to the industrial look of a concept II, YMMV - and also the sound of water sloshing is more pleasant to me than the wirr of a chain and flywheel. These are the only two brands to buy.
Honestly, most rowers I know find ergos incredibly boring, and it's really hard to do anything else while doing it. Bluetooth headphones help, of course. Spend some time on one in a gym to make sure you can stand it.
Acknowledging yellow saddle's remarks, you can also look at the Water Rower, which uses a container of water instead of a flywheel to replicate rowing on water. It's advantages are aesthetic - I prefer the wood to the industrial look of a concept II, YMMV - and also the sound of water sloshing is more pleasant to me than the wirr of a chain and flywheel. These are the only two brands to buy.
Honestly, most rowers I know find ergos incredibly boring, and it's really hard to do anything else while doing it. Bluetooth headphones help, of course. Spend some time on one in a gym to make sure you can stand it.
Racing roadkill
Guru
I bought one of these from John Lewis. It's a brilliant bit of kit, and helped immensely when I knackered my shoulder on a pedestrian in March.
Drago
Legendary Member
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- Suburban Poshshire
And when I'm warmed up on the rower I do bent rows with 80-100kg, two or three sets, eight or ten reps. Keep those last wide and the back/chest above 50", just how the chicks like it.
numbnuts
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- Gone over the hill and far away
It's done over a period of weeks you just have to log your mileage with Concept 2
Which one are you? Standing up or sitting down?
That's impressive, NN. 621 miles. How long did it take?
http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/motivation/million-meter-club
Did another ½ marathon - 21.0975 kilometres in 01:45:23 I was 8th in the UK for my age group (55)
T4tomo
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is that so they can nest on you and lay eggs?
