Finding the Right Rowing Machine
Depending on your need and budget, you need to decide which rowing machine you should buy. If you are a professional and want to get the experience that is closest to the real deal then I have to agree that the most expensive would be the best choice. Otherwise it is just a waste of money.
The first factor is the cost if you are going for the cheapest experience. In such a case, you should go for the piston resistance models. Then come the space requirements. All of the three types, namely Magnetic Resistance models, Air Resistance models and Water Resistance models, require a separate and fairly large dedicated space. The piston resistance models can be folded, if only they were better at functionality. Now we’re talking about functionality. The function of a rowing machine is to train rower by simulating rowing. A real rowing experience is only by actually rowing. So all these rowing machines try to get the experience as close to the reality as possible. Or better yet they just train the rower for the real deal by strengthening them. And that can be done by the brake flywheel resistance models. The choice is of the trainer. The Air resistance models apply brakes by air resistance. That means that the harder the rower paddles, the more resistance is offered. So the resistance is totally up to the rower. There are dampers provided to regulate the flow the air though. But the problem with these models is that they are noisy. The Magnetic Resistance models apply brakes by strong electromagnets, so they are pretty quiet. Their resistance is controllable, but the Water Resistance models dominate in providing the best experience. These models are heavy and are less noisy than the air resistance models. They offer the most natural resistance that can be regulated by changing the amount of water in the tank. There are also models that offer measurements like distance travelled, calories burnt, time rowed and etc. Some are even available with facilities to do other exercises too.
But keep in mind your budget and your requirements. And don’t buy it unless you need it.
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January 30, 2010 10:59 am
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