Is your cardio workout getting stale? If you’re looking to get a great cardio workout, you can’t beat a rowing machine. You’ll burn 50% more calories than you will on a treadmill or elliptical, while strengthening muscles from your shoulders to your calves! Whether you own a rower, or are looking to purchase one, here’s a great, 20 minute rowing machine workout that will help revitalize your cardio workouts!
- Set your rower settings: Set the damper (the device on the side of the flywheel that controls the drag – and resistance – of your rower) – and set it between 3 and 5.
- Set your pace: Set the mode you are exercising at to do a 3 minute warm up at a pace of 2:30 for 500 meters. After the warmup, row for 6 minutes at a pace of 2.15 per 500 meters.
- Stretch! At the 10 minute mark – stop, stand up, and either stretch, or if you want to increase your overall workout, do walking lunges. Do this for 1 minute.
- 2nd Period of Rowing: Row at a pace of 2:15 per 500 meters for another 6 minutes.
- Cool Down: Row as a relaxed pace of 2:30 per 500 meters for the last 2 minutes.
You’ve now had a great workout in the same time others take to just warm up!
And, if you’re looking for some incredible cardio equipment that includes the fitness industry’s top indoor rowers, visit any of Fitness 4 Home Superstore’s 3 Valley locations! We can help you find the perfect treadmill that can meet your fitness needs!
