Rowing machines can be confusing for newbies.
Wondering “is rowing good cardio?”
The short answer is an enthusiastic “yes!”
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Below, she explains exactly how to how to use a rowing machine and what all those metrics mean.
(Read up on thebenefits of using the rowing machine for your cardio workouts.)
When it comes to your SPM, higher is not better.
give a shot to complete more meters in each interval while keeping the same SPM rate.
Then press the center button and see how long it takes you to cover that distance at 26 SPM.
Recover, then do the same distance in less time.
It’s found in the bottom left-hand corner of the display above.
It’s found in the bottom right-hand side of the display above.
Total Meters
Total meters means your distance sum over a given session.
This metric is found at the top center of the display above.
Total Time
This is how long you’ve been on the rower (pretty self-explanatory).
It can be found in the top left-hand corner of the display above.
For example, venture to row at a rate of 26 SPM until you hit 10 calories.
It’s at the top right-hand corner of the display above.
Ready to row, but need some more guidance?
Try thisrowing workout video from CITYROWor this20-minute total-body rowing workout.
