Rowing machines are now a favorite type of exercise equipment. They not only exercise the upper body but the lower body as well. It allows the user to utilize all major muscles in the body for a complete body workout. It also stimulates the cardiovascular system as well while building muscles. However, it does not strain your knees and joints because exercise is done while sitting comfortable. It strengthens the back, the arms, shoulders and legs.
Rowing machines will not strain your joints or do damage to them, therefore it is safe to use. A lot of people assume that rowing machines are only for those off-season rowers. Rowing machines are actually beneficial for everyone to use and users can learn quickly on how to use them since rowing motions is a natural one.
There are actually 4 types of rowing machines according to the resistance it gives. It is very important to understand these 4 types before opting to purchase the best rowing machine.
One type of rowing machine is the Piston rowing machine. This type of machine has a piston resistance that comes from hydraulic cylinders which are compact in size. For storage, a user can just store it under the bed, never having to worry about finding a permanent storage area in the house for it. Although this type of machine costs less compared to the other types, this type however do not offer accurate rowing motion like the other types do. The motion is not as smooth as the other types, yet it still provides the user a good workout.
Another type is the magnetic rowing machine that uses electromagnets for resistance. This type is smoother than the piston rowing machine and is nearly silent. This type of rowing machine is best for those who wants the benefits yet has a big space for storage. This is because this type of rowing machine has a long main rail which cannot be folded for storage. However, the user can adjust the resistance force for a better workout.
The third type is the air rowing machines which are used preferably by the off-season rowers. The air resistance increases as the user increases his/her pace. This type of rowing machine is applicable for people who do not mind noise since this machine tends to be noisy. Plus it has a longer main rail that cannot be folded as well which is not conducive for easy storage on a limited space.
The last type is the water rowing machine. The water resistance also increases as the user increases his/her pace. The user can also adjust the resistance by adding or removing water in the resistance tank. This type of machine is second in the noise level compared to the air rowing machine. This machine is the best option for those who have a bigger space for it since it is extremely heavy because of the resistance from the tank of water.
Now that you know about the types of resistance, it will be now easier for you to choose the best rowing machine for you.