Rowing Machine
I want to tell you about a rowing machine I have used. I love this machine. It is called “Concept 2 - PM4“. One of my supervisors bought one for the facility where I work and I have got to tell you that I have more fun exercising on this machine than on anything else I have ever worked out on. I do not exercise as much as I would like or need to, but I will tell you that when I get an opportunity to get on this rowing machine I have a blast. It is very simple to use. The menu on the screen is easy to understand and I really like the way the seat glides almost as if I am sitting on air. I enjoy the non impact workout it provides. There are a couple of games to choose from one being the “fishing” game. This game lasts for 4 minutes, and you can really get your heart pumping in that time. You are a fish traveling up stream and there are 2 different sized fish that you are trying to eat in order to earn points. Now if you get eaten by the big fish you loose points. This game requires you to change your rate of rowing almost continuously, therefore you are working constantly to gain points and avoid loosing points. The 4 minutes is up in no time. Now we all know it takes more than 4 minutes to get a work out, but each time I use this machine, even if only for the 4 min’s., my arms, legs, abs, back, and shoulders feel better. You can set the tension anywhere from 1-10 to allow for a stronger workout if you are up to it. Setting the tension (pull) on 5 works well for me. I will find some websites that have this machine and add the links as soon as possible.
Enjoy,
Heidi