Rowing machines are one of the best ways of providing a full body work-out but rowers never seem to be as popular as other exercise machines. One of the  reasons for this is the unfamiliarity of the exercise motion of a rowing machine Because the body is not used to using these muscle to keep fir, you will need to exercise more rowing machine until the body get used to it.

To get the best out of the rower you should for 20 minutes or more but unless you train with weights, your upper body will not be as strong as your legs and you will have to build up the strength in your upper body gently.

Once you reach this stage a rowing machine will give you the best workout of any exercise machine you can buy. If you have knees or back problems, check with your GP before using a rower.

Rowing machines have different forms of resistance.  Air and water rowing machines are superior but expensive, pistons and  magnets are more affordable.