aefibird Posted July 6, 2004 Posted July 6, 2004 Rowing can be great for cardio workout, as well as building up endurace and muscle toning. Just because you're not hurting afterwards doesn't necessarily mean that you're not working your muscles either. You don't always have to feel it for it to benefit you. It should be working your back and shoulder muscles and also have an effect on arm and stomach muscles too. Try and keep a constant pace throughout each of your sessions on it. I'd recommend about 15 mins at a time on the machine and you should have a good sweat on afterwards. A session 2 or 3 times a week shouldn't hurt you and will probably benefit your martial arts training. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
markusan Posted July 7, 2004 Posted July 7, 2004 If your rowing machine has a sliding seat you should get a good leg workout as well as back arms and shoulders. Timing is important, slower pace going forward then explode with your legs going back and lean back at the end of the stroke. I'm not sure about your machine, but rowing machines with a wheel and rope, and a sliding seat give you a great cardio workout and build up explosive power. It's a great allover strength stamina workout, but at the end of 15 minutes your lungs should be burning.
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