Discover the 4 benefits of using the rowing machine –

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Tired of the treadmill in life’s cardio? Here’s a great option overlooked by most women: the rowing machine. So before you go straight through the equipment at the gym, remember: the exercise engages about 85% of your muscles, helps improve posture, and even works your lower limbs.

ROWING MACHINE BENEFITS

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WORKS MANY MUSCLES AT ONCE

“However, the main ones are glutes, hamstrings (back thighs), quadriceps, abdomen, back and arms (including shoulders, biceps and triceps)”, says the physical education professional Cassio Fidlayknown for being the personal of celebrities like Shantal and Carla Diaz.

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IT IS AN EXCELLENT CARDIO FOR AFTER TRAINING

As it generates little impact on the body, it is a great alternative for your post-strength training cardio, without straining your knees and joints. “In rowing, you use the oxidative pathway as the main metabolic pathway. For this reason, it is considered an aerobic rather than anaerobic exercise.”

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IMPROVES MOTOR COORDINATION

“Creating new motor neurons for that movement.”

4

MORE PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

And resistance, which helps in burning fat, according to Cássio Fidlay.

RUNNING TIPS

The professional gives some:

“The ideal is to have the help of a professional who can demonstrate the movement”;
“Gradually bend your arms and swing your torso back, pushing through your legs until you have a slight backbend at the end of the stroke;
At the end, pull the fist all the way to your abdomen”;
“To return, extend your arms towards the flywheel and repeat the movement.”