Knowing how to use the rowing machine can be a daunting experience if you’ve never used it before – do you just hop on and pull with your arms, or do push with your feet first? Many just make it up as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Rowing machines have been around for decades, but they’ve seen a resurgence in the past few years. Now, ...

When test driving a new fitness tool, it's important to get to know each other before jumping into anything serious. The rowing machine, for example, looks like a one-trick pony — but, if you think ...

Rowing is an efficient form of exercise because it engages your core, legs, arms, shoulders and back. If you’re seeking a comprehensive workout that won’t injure your knees, then the erg, or rowing ...

The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie ...

Get wellness tips, workout trends, healthy eating, and more delivered right to your inbox with our Be Well newsletter. Don’t just run, spin or (God forbid) elliptical every time you go to the gym. Mix ...

If you typically walk right past the rowing machine at the gym, you might want to consider popping on it next time. Not only is rowing an excellent cardio workout, but it also hits a surprising number ...

If it hasn’t occurred to you to use a rowing machine, you may be overlooking one of the best full-body workout machines available. Few exercises hit the entire body like rowing. Rowing machines ...

If you’re looking for a low-impact way to get a great cardio workout, look no further than the rowing machine. Indoor rowing has grown in popularity as boutique fitness classes centered around the ...

The women's and men's heavyweight rowing teams practice in the early morning on the Schuylkill. Credit: Amiya Chopra, Amiya Chopra In a sport as physically demanding as crew, rowers learn to roll with ...