Rowing machines

Rowing machines will give you a great total-body workout. Besides the superb aerobic benefits, rowing machines can tone both your upper and lower body. The smooth movement of the rowing machine seat sliding back and forth can make you feel like you're really gliding across the water.

Using a rowing machine is as simple as pulling a handle toward you with your arms, then sliding the seat back by pushing with your legs.  Its also one of the highest calorie burning activities you can do on exercise equipment, clocking in at over 840 calories burned per hour on a 155 lb frame.

Check out the different styles and design from water resistance flywheels, airfan flywheels, and cylinder resistance designs.  Shop around to compare prices, equipment footprint, and durability.

Rowing can provide one of the very best all body workouts utilizing many of you major muscle groups.