Rowing

Indoor rowing is a great strength-endurance workout that effectively works the entire body. Despite being low impact (safer option for people who have joint problems), it still burns significant calories. Working out for an hour on an indoor rowing machine at a moderate pace burns around 400-600 calories. Like any exercise, rowing can cause injury if done improperly. Non-rowers commonly overemphasize the muscles of the upper body making lower back discomfort the most common complaint. It is important to learn proper technique before you jump on. Here are a few fundamental points presented by gubernatrix.

Summary of technique
~At the start, straight arms, back straight, chest up, looking straight forward
~Big push with the legs to start the drive back
~Wait until knees are straight before passing the handle over them
~Pull handle into chest with straight wrists and use trunk to lever back slightly
~On the recovery, allow handle to pass knees before bending them
~Keep back straight and chest up

For the full article (with helpful images) check out http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/03/indoor-rowing-technique/


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