It is rare to find an activity that works as many muscle groups through as wide a range of motion as rowing does. Knees, hips, arms and shoulders will each see 90 - 130 degrees of rotation in every stroke, which is more than you’ll find in most other aerobic activities. This greater muscle involvement makes rowing a great calorie burner, while also developing flexibility and strength. Rowing is impact-free, and the intensity is completely user-controlled. Thousands of customers have found rowing to be the best low-impact, full-body workout available!
Legs: Each rowing stroke involves full compression and extension of the legs, working the muscles of the calves, thighs, hamstrings, buttocks and hips. And because it’s low impact, it’s much easier on your knees than most activities that build leg strength.
Core: Rowing is one of few exercise modes that will work your “core” abdominal and back muscles. Fitness experts believe a strong core yields numerous benefits, from a stronger back to better posture.
Upper Body: Rowing will strengthen and tone your upper body. Shoulders, back and arms are all involved in the rowing stroke.
Heart and Lungs: Because it engages so many muscle groups simultaneously, rowing puts a healthy demand on the cardiovascular system resulting in improved cardiovascular health.
Weight Loss: The full body rhythmic nature of rowing makes it wonderfully efficient at burning calories without putting a lot of stress on your legs and feet.
Injury Rehab: The low-impact nature of rowing makes it a great way to rebuild muscle tone and strength while increasing mobility and flexibility after an injury.
Cross-Training: The physical benefits of rowing are a natural complement to many sports such as running, swimming, cycling, tennis, or virtually anything else, making it a great way to cross train during the off-season.
Lifetime Fitness: Whether you’re 9 or 90, already fit or getting fit, rowing offers a superb aerobic workout to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Competition: Originally designed as a training tool for world class rowers, Indoor Rowing continues to serve as a powerful off-water training tool for competitive rowers at all levels around the world.
Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.
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