Physical fitness has now become a necessity among all ages ranging from youngsters to old people. Fitness centres are now opened in almost all places and this has led to the easiest way of maintaining healthy body. One of the best way of maintaining the body is with the use of rowing machine. Rowing machine works on the cardiovascular system thereby building other parts of the body such as chest, shoulders, forearms, biceps, abdomen, upper and lower back. With this machine you can work almost all parts of the body unlike other machines. High impact exercises cause serious problems to the bones, joints and cartilage. It also causes problems to these areas in future.

Rowing machines help you to perform low impact exercises with better results. This machine is safe to use compared to other machines. The quality and efficiency of the rowing machines depends upon its resistance. There are air rowing machines, in which air is forced through the compression chamber thereby creating high level of resistance. Machines with air resistance create medium level of resistance and provide smooth action.Machines with air resistance create medium level of resistance and provide smooth action. Hydraulic rowing machines create high level of resistance but are quiet. Some rowing machine models come with computer that monitor the speed, distance, time and pulse rate. Rowing machines with built-in computer cost more than the ordinary ones.

The advantages of rowing machine are:

• They give low impact exercise
• Suitable for all ages
• Low maintenance cost
• Small sized
• Ideal machine for fat loss

Before you decide to buy a rowing machine, you must think about the space that will occupy your living area. This will remove confusion at the time of delivery. It is also better to check for the warranty period. Rowing machines are available with varied programmes. So enjoy working on the rowing machine and maintain a healthy body.