Fun fact: When working out on a rowing machine, you engage up to 86 percent of your muscles at once. Basically, it works your whole body, and really well—which is probably why the number of people ...

Although often overlooked, rowing is a fantastic workout with a number of benefits. The pulling motion of rowing trains both cardio and strength, activating a surprising number of muscles including ...

If you are looking to knock out an intense cardio workout and build some strength at the same time, it’s hard to beat working out on a rowing machine. These devices—also known as rowing ergometers or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For some, the gym is intimidating. You fight for equipment, personal trainers try to sell their services, ...

Offering a challenging, low-impact, yet effective total-body workout, rowing machines now stand alongside treadmills and spin bikes as some of the most popular additions to home gyms. And though the ...

Is the rowing machine a good workout? In short, yes. Anyone who has ever taken on a 2km time trial will know this gruelling test of fitness is likely to leave you lying flat on your back with your ...

Rowing has always been a great workout. But recently it’s been experiencing a bit of a resurgence in pop culture thanks to the buzz around Peloton’s new rower and the growing popularity of Hydrow’s ...

Total-body workouts are all the rage, especially since so many people are pressed for time. Still, finding a piece of exercise equipment that hits every major muscle group is next to impossible — ...