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Rowing Machine 101: Strength & Cardio One of the great mysteries of the gym is how on earth the rowing machine, which is quite possibly the most awesome cardio exercise ever, got to be one of the most underrated pieces of equipment at the gym. Here is an ode to the rowing machine: Why rowing is awesome, how-to use a rowing machine, and rowing machine tips. Also check out this Rowing Machine Training Plan: A structured rowing workout schedule that will help you burn fat, improve cardio, and build strength. Rowing packs a double-whammy of health benefits. It’s a cardiovascular activity by nature, but also engages almost every major muscle group in your body to be an effective strength-building exercise. Rowing works your quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, back, shoulders, abs, obliques, biceps, and triceps.Rowing requires you to move smoothly through a large range of motion, and is super low-impact on your joints.Rowing can burn on average about 800 calories an hour!
The Backpacker's Guide to Earth I am extremely proud and excited to reveal Halcyon Backpacking Company, an outdoor-adventure travel company for young adults who live with various mental health related issues. www.halcyonbackpacking.com The development of this company has been a long time in the making, with today marking the official public launch of operations. In the coming months and years we will be working tirelessly to bring participants an important and valuable life experience. There are a lot of people who dream of travel, but travelling can be an extremely intimidating idea, especially for someone suffering from a mental illness.