I'm sure that when you've gone to the gym to do cardio on the machines, your first choice has never been the rowing machine . And although this machine isn't among the most used, once you learn about all the benefits it offers, you won't want to do anything else.
Training with a rowing machine to activate and strengthen the body is a real challenge that will be well worth it, as it is very efficient and highly effective. The rowing machine exercise is a combination of pulling and pushing movements, and both work different muscle groups.
The rowing machine provides an intense and comprehensive workout compared to other machines, as it forces you to work both your upper body when pulling and your lower body when pushing. In contrast, with more common cardio machines like treadmills or stationary bikes, you only work your lower body.
Thanks to the push motion , this machine helps improve gluteal tone, as the initial push of the rowing motion forces us to work this area with an effort similar to that of a squat. It also improves coordination and joint mobility, since proper rowing technique requires coordinated movement of the upper and lower body (hips, waist, and abdomen).
And if you want to burn calories, this machine is perfect for that, since apart from working many muscle groups, it also has the intensity of exercise characteristic of HIIT cardio workouts, which are the best solution to achieve your goals of burning fat and increasing muscle strength.
The benefits of training with a rowing machine are complemented by the advantages of HIIT training.
Advantages of HIIT training
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is characterized by short bursts of intense activity alternating with periods of rest. Regularly performing this type of training increases fat oxidation capacity, which improves aerobic endurance and cardiovascular fitness.
Another advantage of HIIT training is that it activates mitochondrial production, improving glucose utilization by using and converting glucose into energy. It also helps with weight loss, but not muscle loss, because it stimulates testosterone secretion, thus strengthening muscle mass.
Furthermore, it significantly aids in fat loss, as it increases metabolism and accentuates calorie expenditure, but only when combined with a proper diet.
Training with a rowing machine also helps you save time compared to other machines, since a HIIT workout is not based on the duration of the exercises but on alternating the intensity between them.
Our dual-function machine Rowing and Skiing
At Bodytone, we offer the ZRO ROW , a machine designed to take up minimal space and perform the functions of two machines. The ZRO ROW features a practical design with dual functionality: Rowing and Skiing. It's equipped with an innovative system that combines magnetic and air resistance technology, providing 20 additional levels of gradual resistance.
Its dual function allows us to work a large part of our muscles in a very complete way, making it an ideal machine for all those who want to increase their strength and lose weight at the same time.
Built in an efficient way, it becomes an ideal machine for HIIT workouts with the possibility of burning calories quickly, approx. 300 Kcal in just 15 min.
If you're feeling inspired, check out our HIIT cardio range on our website, where you'll find a wide variety of workout options. At Bodytone, we work every day to offer the highest quality products.
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