What Is A Rowing Machine And How To Use It?

Recently, there is a very popular fitness equipment, which is the rowing machine that even celebrities use! Looking at my increasingly plump figure, are you still in the mood to eat? Hurry up and practice the rowing machine!

Although getting started with rowing machines is simple, the simpler it is, the more serious it is. Many people use rowing machines incorrectly, and the training effect will be greatly reduced. Today, the editor will take you to unlock the correct use of rowing machines.

1. Do not row with only your arms

Many beginners of rowing machines tend to focus on their arms during the rowing process, which is actually a very wrong move. Do not overly focus on arm strength, as this not only causes arm muscle soreness, but also affects rowing efficiency. Therefore, it is important to prioritize leg strength. Remember this sentence: 60% leg strength, 20% waist core strength, and 20% arm strength.

2. The rhythm should not be chaotic

Rowing may not seem tiring, but in fact, it is a physical activity that consumes a lot of energy. As the length of exercise increases, the physical exertion also increases. You may feel that your breathing becomes short and you gradually start to sweat, which can easily lead to the core not tightening and the movements becoming irregular. Therefore, do not relax, and always maintain the core power state.

3. Keep your back straight

It is also important to keep your back straight during rowing. It is important to distinguish between the shoulders and back. During the rowing process, the back oar is driven by the arm muscles, which drive the shoulder muscles. Do not hunch back. When pulling the oar to exert force, the shoulders open, which can also exercise the back muscles, making you a thin back fairy~

4. Exercise duration

Every time we row, we can exercise most of the muscles in our body, and the fat burning effect of the rowing machine far exceeds that of sports such as running. However, we cannot ignore the importance of time. Generally, the best time for aerobic exercise is more than 30 minutes to maximize fat burning. If it is to exercise the heart and lungs, 10 minutes and 20 minutes can be used. Of course, with HIIT High-intensity interval training, about 20 minutes can achieve good exercise efficiency.

5. Reducing fat should not be urgent

Finally, many people believe that since I exercise, I should lose weight quickly. However, it's not like losing fat is not an immediate thing. Everything should be done gradually, even if one kilogram of fat is lost, it still takes a long time to lose. Rowing machines are also effective, as long as you persist, you can see the results. If you exercise according to the above methods, I believe you will definitely gain from these exercises.