Looking At The Precor Rowing Machine
Looking At The Precor Rowing Machine
It would seem that what is old is new again, particularly in the world of home fitness. To a certain extent, the Precor rowing machine may deserve some credit in this area because rowing machines have come back into vogue with people looking to shed a few extra pounds. In the 1950's, rowing machines (or, rather, crude versions of what exist today) were fairly popular in gyms and health clubs. (Although such clubs were very miniscule in numbers compared to what currently exists now) However, the popularity of the rowing machine seemed to fade. Part of the reason for this is the fact that rowing machines are designed not so much for bodybuilding as much as they are designed for strength and conditioning. And much of what is out there on the commercial health market has a tendency to center on bodybuilding type programs.
Thankfully, there has been a renewed interest in recent years for strength and conditioning as opposed to mass building. And this has led to a renewed interest in rowing and the Precor rowing machine has gained a great deal of momentum and popularity in the home fitness market as a result.
The Benefit Of Using A Precor Rowing Machine
There are a number of different models of Precor rowing machines out there, but if there were a common thread among all of them it would be that a Precor rowing machine is light and compact and this allows for greater storage and portability. This makes a Precor rowing machine a far more attractive purchase than a huge and bulky free weight system. Now, free weight systems are awesome systems, but you need a lot of space for them and this is why they are found mainly in commercial gyms or homes with enough room to accommodate them. So, if you live in a studio apartment, a rowing machine will not box you in ala Groucho Marx in the movie A Night At The Opera (if you don't get that reference, pick up the DVD to that classic comedy to find out what it means). Also, if you travel a lot, a compact rowing machine such as the one offered by Precor can be carried and transported easily so there will be no worries about missing out on a weight loss program with this device. In short, it is a top of the line rowing machine and serious consideration should be given towards its purchase.