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QuestionIs a rowing machine good for abs?Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.Yes, rowing works the abs and all the stabilizing muscles of the torso, as well as the psoas in the pelvis.
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QuestionWhat does the rowing machine do to your body?Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.When performed correctly and with intensity, the rowing machine exercises the cardiorespiratory system and most of the major muscles in your body, building physical endurance and strength.
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QuestionWhich muscles does a rowing machine work?Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.Rowing on an erg, or rowing machine, works primarily the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, abdominals, the back (latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, spinal erectors) plus the shoulders (posterior deltoids) and arms (biceps).
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QuestionAre rowing machines a good workout?Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.Yes, rowing is a fantastic workout as long as you use good technique, keep your core engaged and push yourself. It is easy to lose focus and just cruise on a rowing machine, because you are seated. Remember that to be a good workout, it needs to be somewhat vigorous.
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QuestionHow can I get my cat to row?Community AnswerYou can't. Cats can't row.
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QuestionIs it normal for my knees to hurt when I use the rowing machine?Community AnswerKeep your legs parallel. Drive straight back, and recover back to the catch with your legs in and parallel. That should relieve pressure on your knees.
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QuestionHow do I get my dog to row?Community AnswerYou can't. Animals can't row.
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QuestionHow do I use a rowing machine without having pain in my knees?Community AnswerKeep your legs together the entire time you are rowing. If you allow them to bow outward, your knees will get sore.
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QuestionHow long should I row to get a great workout?PetraOCommunity AnswerIt really depends on your fitness levels. If you're just starting out, you need to increase slowly or you will do more bad than good. Rowing is such a great workout because it works all parts of your body and has very low impact. Try to start out rowing intervals of say 5 minutes, and slowly increase each week.
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QuestionWhen I use a rowing machine I keep my back straight, but I often times go all the way back, making the total exercise like a sit up. Is this a bad thing to do?Community AnswerYes and no. You want to keep proper form. Just go until your legs are straight while keeping your back straight as well.
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QuestionCan I use an underhand grip?FaithtychCommunity AnswerYes.
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QuestionWhen is the best time of day to row on a rowing machine? Should I row on an empty stomach?PetraOCommunity AnswerAny time of day is good, as you are getting a great all over work out! But don't workout on an empty stomach as you will have no stamina. Also, eat a small amount of protein and carbs with 30 minutes of finishing workout to refuel.
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QuestionHow long should you be on the rowing machine?Community AnswerThe length of time to spend on a rowing machine depends on your stamina. It would be a good idea to start with ten reps/minutes. Once you feel stronger, then it's up to you really how long you want to use it for. If you're part of a team, follow your coach's advice.
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QuestionWhat position should my palms be in?Karel DebruyneCommunity AnswerYour palms should always face the ground but you can choose at what distance you place them the further from each other. So that means almost at the tips, then you can use the most power.
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