I have been given a rowing machine, What is the best time, amount etc to use it to gain the most benefit? p.s I haven't reallly done much exercise so treat me as a novice!
2006-07-30 22:37:20 · 7 answers · asked by spikycacti 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Oh - lucky you - I love the rowing machine as it feels like it works everything as well as being a good cardio-vascular work out. I am no fitness trainer, but I would say if you feel very unfit then set it to a medium to low setting and go for five mins or so, if that doesn't get your heart pumping then do a bit longer. Once you find a time that gets you nicely sweaty and out of breath keep that up for a while and as soon as it begins to feel easier then up the time or the difficulty rating so that you are pushing yourself again - just keep going up in steps.
Enjoy!
2006-07-30 22:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by peggy*moo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it very slowly ,rowing machines really take it out of you.
The first 2 weeks just do 5mins a day, the following 2 weeks 10 mins a day.
After that 20 mins 3/4 times a week, or as long as it doesn't feel to uncomfortable.
2006-07-30 22:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you lucky thing!
i started at the gym 7 weeks ago and i'd never really done any exercise beforehand. I started by rowing 500m and seein how long it took me, then the next time i tried to beat my time, even if i was only a second under. I've been tryin to beat my time every day for 7 weeks and unlike before where i was roqing 500m/1 min break/ rowing 500m, i'm now rowing 1000m all in one go which i never thort i'd do. You;ll feel yourself improving.
Well done you on giving it a go, i hope you get on well and once u start seeing results it'll really give u a boost! xxx
2006-07-30 22:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by emma s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must maintain a constant exercise for a period of two minutes in order to constitute an aerobic exercise, anything less is pointless...
This is a good parameter to begin with...
regards
2006-07-30 22:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by Paddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok no more than 10 mins to start off with or you will get aches etc.
Take it easy and don't over do it.
2006-07-30 22:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ GOTH CHICK♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get it checked over by a marine engineer before using to ensure it is seaworthy.
2006-07-30 22:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no more than 1o minutes best when you watching your soaps remember to drink plenty of water
2006-07-31 03:44:51 · answer #7 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋