Taking Up Rowing For Fitness

shaun said:
My friend owns the ProRower H20 RX-850. It is a good rower, I like it. It is fairly expensive but a quality rower like the ProRower will have longevity, you will not need to buy a replacement in a year.
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Yikes, are average priced rowing machines prone to short life spans and breaking down?:eek: I'm also interested in purchasing a rowing machine as I already have an exercyle and like having the option to work out at home on busy days. Perhaps I should invest in a more expensive rowing machine so that it lasts longer.
 
tajnz said:
Yikes, are average priced rowing machines prone to short life spans and breaking down?:eek: I'm also interested in purchasing a rowing machine as I already have an exercyle and like having the option to work out at home on busy days. Perhaps I should invest in a more expensive rowing machine so that it lasts longer.
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Buy what you can afford, obviously you shouldn't buy an expensive rower if you can't afford it. You get what you pay for in my experience, I have owned cheap rowers and they just don't 'feel' as good as a quality rower. However, I know someone who still uses one of those old-fashioned rowers from the 70's.
 
I happen to live in an area that boosts about it's lakes and rivers. The main river here is the Tennessee River, so the must be some rowing clubs here. I will look nto it. I am in the process of chaging my lifestyle to include more fitness activities, plus I love the water! This forum has inspired me to make some new goals, Thanks!
 
I am interested in beginning rowers training. I'm fifty years old and I wonder if I'm too old to begin? I'm looking for some inovative ways to get fit, I tend to get bored with indoor fitness pretty quickly! This sounds like something that could work for me. I live on the Tennessee River, which starts where I live, near Guntersville Alabama. I have heard of some rowing clubs, but also wonder about the expense.
 
I recently picked up rowing as an exercise and I love it. It's very cool and a nice change of pace from being in a gym doing cardio all the time. I feel like I get a good workout while getting a great view and some fresh air at the same time. I don't do it every day, but it's something that I'd like to do more often in the coming months ahead. I can't speak to what is the best or more affordable brand. I personally bought a cheap one from a family member.
 
Well this was one half to the equation for me, as I am sure it is for most people. It really does make it easier to have this as a motivation, though, just because it is far more enjoyable than other forms of exercise, at least in my opinion. It is a great upper body workout, and it does wonders for my back which is helpful in my quality of life in general. It is a great workout, and a fun one. Thanks for sharing.
 
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