MamasHealth.com Home Sports 101 Cross Country Skiing Cross Training Golf Hiking Pilates Playing Ball Running and Walking Rowing Skating Skiing Snowboarding Snowshoeing Surfing Swimming TaeKwon-Do Tennis tips Trail Running Yoga Links Email Mama Exercise videos Nutrition for Athletes Inexpensive Treadmills Fitness Accessories	Rowing is a great aerobic exercise. Smooth, low impact and non-load bearing, its whole body benefit is ideal for people of any age, sex or level of fitness. When performed with the correct technique, rowing spreads the intensity of exercise evenly over all three major muscle groups, legs, arms and torso. If you are unable to row in a lake or river, consider buying a rowing machine. Rowing machines offer a great all-around workout. Using a Rowing Machine Before using a rowing machine, be sure to properly stretch. If you do not stretch properly, you will increase your risk of injury. Rowing Technique Steps: Sit with your legs fully extended. Pull the handle toward your abdomen and lean slightly back Straighten your arms without moving your back or legs Tilt your upper body forward at the hips to reach a comfortable leaning position Do not bend your knees Slowly bend your knees and slide up into the 'catch' position To take a stroke Extend your legs Lean back Pull the handle in toward your chest After you finish the stroke, return to the catch position Extend your arms Tilt your back forward Bend your knees Take several continuous strokes What to Look For When Buying a Rowing Machine Full range of motion rowing Multi-function electronic monitor. (strokes, calories burned and time) Adjustable gas shock resistance Sturdy steel frame construction Comfortable molded seat Oar-like rowing arms Ability to fold Weight Protective floor mat	Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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