What is a rowing machine?
It has long been believed that rowing is one of the most effective ways to keep yourself in great physical shape. To be convinced of this, one has only to look at the figures of the rowers, with their broad shoulders, bulging chests and muscular arms. Unfortunately, far from everyone has the opportunity to surf the ponds on oars. Therefore, such a type of equipment for cardio as a rowing machines appeared.
How did rowing machines come about?
The first devices for rowing on land were created by man in the 4th century BC. In ancient Greece, wooden frames with oars on hinges were used to teach the coordinated work of rowers. But it was not a simulator in the full sense of the word. Such devices were rowing simulators for practicing technique. The first rowing cardio machine was patented in the United States in 1871 by professional rower William Buckingham Curtis. The sports rowing simulator was named after its inventor - WB Curtis.
It was not only the first rowing machine, but also the world's first sports equipment with a flywheel. Curtis' invention became revolutionary, because before that it was not possible to provide a uniform and adjustable load. Professional rowing machines use this principle to this day. A little later, at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, devices appeared with a different operating principle that is still popular today. The Narragansett Rowing Simulator, also invented in the US, used hydraulic cylinders to generate the load.
But the real breakthrough in this area occurred in 1981. Brothers Dick and Peter Dreissigaker proposed the concept of an aerodynamic simulator. It was the world's first aircraft with an air flywheel. The brothers soon founded Concept2. The rowing machines of this brand are considered the best these days and have many imitations.
How good is a rowing machine?
From the outside, training with a rowing machine looks pretty monotonous. In fact, it is difficult to add something new, original to this process. And is it necessary? This equipment is truly versatile. Working with a rowing machine loads up to 80% of the muscles of the human body. The flexors and extensors of the arms and legs, buttocks, chest, abdominals, shoulders, all the muscles of the back and part of the neck are involved.
The position of the body when rowing reduces the load on the knee and hip joints. This is especially important for those who are overweight. It is not easy for such people to train on treadmills and orbitrecks, but the rowing simulator seems to be created specifically for them. Features of rowing machines make them in demand in rehabilitation medicine. Such cardio equipment is suitable for those who have medical limitations.
Rowing uses all the muscles at the same time. The coordinated work of several large muscle groups perfectly burns calories. Therefore, a rowing machine for weight loss is one of the best options. Summing up, we can say that rowing training provides the following types of effects:
- Muscle development and strengthening of ligaments;
- Increased joint mobility;
- Development of the general endurance of the body;
- Acceleration of metabolism;
- Strengthening the respiratory and cardiovascular systems;
- General increase in the tone of the whole organism.
Work with a rowing machine is included in the training of the stars of world bodybuilding, crossfit, MMA and other sports in which the athlete's body is subjected to serious tests.
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