The overall benefits of the Concept2 indoor rowing machine, using the right technique, are as follows:
| • | Rowing is a complete combination of cardiovascular and strength conditioning, suitable from elite athletes following specific training to more casual use for people who just wish to exercise effectively. |
| • | It provides a superb aerobic workout; apparently second only to cross country skiing. As a result, it is a very effective fat burning and weight management exercise. |
| • | It exercises all the major muscle groups, placing emphasis on the legs, through the core to the arms and shoulders. |
| • | It is a time efficient form of exercise and excellent for stress relief. |
| • | It is weight supporting and non-jarring, and, as such, is ideal for rehabilitative purposes. It is often used as “active recovery” for elite athletes in other sports. For the last two and a half years, using correct technique, I have remained ache and injury free. |
| • | It can be a lifelong form of exercise, from childhood right through to old age, which could appeal to the large cross section of people. |
| • | It provides a smooth rhythmic movement that is safe, enjoyable and can improve posture in everyday life. |
| • | And it is a sport in its own right. If anyone wishes to enter the British Indoor Rowing Championships “Open” event, you can take part in the same race as some of our elite rowers, and there are not many sports that can have that claim made about them. In addition, it can become a way of spotting talent for the sport of water based rowing. |
