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abaya · 10-03-2005, 04:50 PM

I did crew for 4+ years in college and the ergometer (rowing machine) is still one of my favorites for cardio. Most people are surprised to hear that the major muscles worked are NOT the arms, but the legs (esp. the quads) and back. Rowing is great for working all of the major muscle groups (more than any other cardio that I can think of, unless you count swimming), but MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT. I can't emphasize this enough, as I saw many excellent athletes injure themselves, especially their backs, from improper form on the erg. Your form is very, very important... get a professional trainer to show you the right way to row, so that you reduce the chances of hurting yourself and can focus on the cardio itself. Rowing takes a while to build up muscle memory, so don't overdo it the first few weeks while you learn the form!

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abaya Location: Iceland	I did crew for 4+ years in college and the ergometer (rowing machine) is still one of my favorites for cardio. Most people are surprised to hear that the major muscles worked are NOT the arms, but the legs (esp. the quads) and back. Rowing is great for working all of the major muscle groups (more than any other cardio that I can think of, unless you count swimming), but MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT. I can't emphasize this enough, as I saw many excellent athletes injure themselves, especially their backs, from improper form on the erg. Your form is very, very important... get a professional trainer to show you the right way to row, so that you reduce the chances of hurting yourself and can focus on the cardio itself. Rowing takes a while to build up muscle memory, so don't overdo it the first few weeks while you learn the form! __________________ And think not you can direct the course of Love; for Love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. --Khalil Gibran Last edited by abaya; 10-03-2005 at 08:10 PM..