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What methods of resistance do rowing machine manufactures use Explain each method?
Air - vanes on a flywheel are slowed by air resistance Water - vanes on a flywheel are slowed by water resistance Magnetic - flywheel on the rowing machine is slowed by force encountered from magnetism Friction - a wheel on the rowing machine is slowed from contact with a pad Hydraulic - resistance is provided by forcing oil through an orifice in a hydraulic cylinder Most 'real' rowing machines use air, some use water, all others are toys or worse (as in the case of hydraulic cylinders)
How does a magnetic rowing machine work?
Magnetic rowing machines are commonly used in the home as they are the cheapest and quietest.They control resistance by means of electromagnets that engage a mechanical brake with a flywheel.
What type of machine is a concept rowing machine?
An indoor rower, or rowing machine, is a machine used to simulate the action if watercraft rowing for the purpose of exercise or training for rowing. Concept2 is a company selling rowing machines.
what is the footprint of this machine can it be easily tucked away, when not in use?
The LifeSpan Fitness RW1000 rowing machine is 87" L x 19" W x 23" H, with a 16.5 lb flywheel. The maximum weight for this machine is 300lbs.
Which brand of rowing machines are the most highly reviewed?
Kettler Favorite Rowing machine is the most highly reviewed rowing machine. This machine really help you with your fitness and it a very good quality of equipment.
Best rowing machines for beginners?
This site: http://www.fitsugar.com/Tips-Using-Rowing-Machine-3019487, offers you a great resource for tips for using a rowing machine if you are a beginner.
Is a boat rowing a simple machine?
it is a wheel& axle machine.
Where can one find reviews on rowing machines?
Many catalogs or rowing magazines will contain reviews of individual rowing machines. Further, you could get a review of an individual rowing machine by going to your local gym and asking the proprietor or customers there what they think of the rowing machine used on site.
What is faster sculling or rowing?
Sculling boats with the same number of people are faster than Rowing (one oar) boats. However the fastest Olympic class boat is the coxed 8 (which is a rowing boat). This is because there is no 8 person sculling boat and the fastest sculling boat is the coxless quad.
How would one explain the concept of a rowing machine?
A rowing machine is a piece of gym equipment, that mimics the motions of rowing. It provides a high cardiovascular workout, as well as working a number of major muscle groups.
Best rowing machines for training?
3FatChicks.com offers a great resource as far as 3 interval training workouts for the rowing machine: http://www.3fatchicks.com/3-interval-training-workouts-for-the-rowing-machine/.
What is the average time it takes to do a mile on a rowing machine?
1 mile = 1600 meters. Check www.concept2.com to see the online rankings to compare times of different rowers over this distance on a rowing machine.
