Rowing Machine – 10 Reasons it is right for you

When you first consider hiring home exercise equipment, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available to you.

Treadmills are the highest selling piece of exercise equipment globally, and they are very versatile pieces of equipment.

Exercise bikes are also very popular and offer a great cardio workout at a pace that suits you.

Cross-trainers, also known as elliptical machines, provide a full-body workout suitable for beginners to advanced athletes and everyone in between.

But one piece of equipment that often gets overlooked is the humble Rowing Machine. At first glance it may appear as though a rowing machine is all about working out your arms. But the rowing machine is far more versatile than it looks.

Here are our top 10 reasons why you should consider hiring a rowing machine from BeFit Hire:

1. A rowing machine workout activates the major muscles in your legs, arms, back and core, meaning it is a total body workout that increases your strength as well as your cardio fitness. It’s the ultimate in exercise multitasking!

2. Rowing is low impact, but still high energy. This is particularly good if you are recovering from an injury, or if you have weak ankles or knees. The rowing machine enables you to raise your heart rate and work up a sweat without putting strain on your joints.

3. The rowing action works out your core and your glutes, so there is no need to do a separate workout targeting these muscles.

4. Rowing works out your lower body just as much as your upper body. Every day is leg day when you have a rowing machine at home!

5. Even a short rowing session is highly effective, so it is perfect if you are time poor or have a busy schedule. Just 15 minutes a day of rowing is enough to achieve the physical and mental benefits of a regular workout.

6. The smooth and repetitive rhythm of rowing is very soothing, so a rowing machine workout can double as a meditation session and provide positive mental health benefits.

7. The rowing machine is excellent for those embarking on an exercise programme for the first time, as the workout can be adapted to suit your fitness level. It is also excellent for those who are vision impaired, offering a safe and challenging workout.

8. The ability to increase the resistance and speed of your workout means you can easily monitor your improvement as you become fitter and stronger.

9. The high intensity of a rowing workout means you will burn a decent number of calories. If you are exercising for weight loss, this will help you achieve your goals faster than lower intensity forms of exercise.

10. Because rowing is something most of us don’t do regularly, learning the technique also exercises our brains by stimulating neurons and creating new neural pathways.

There are so many advantages to working out in the comfort of your own home with a rowing machine, exercise bikes, treadmills, manual and programmable cross-trainers or upright or recumbent exercise bike from BeFit Hire. Please get in touch with your local BeFit Hire agent today to discuss your specific needs, and find the perfect piece of home exercise equipment to help you achieve your goals.

Remember, you can rest easy knowing your BeFit Hire agent has tested, cleaned, and disinfected your hire equipment prior to delivery. Free delivery to most of metro Adelaide and Melbourne is available for most hire periods and contactless delivery is also available on request.

BeFit Hire has been operating for more than 50 years and as a family business, we pride ourselves on offering the highest standard of service to every customer. We look forward to hearing from you.

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