Frequently asked questions
Which rowing machines does the Holofit work with?
- Concept 2 PM5
- WaterRower with SmartRow
- TechnoGym SkillRow
- StairMaster HIIT Rower
- Domyos
(any other FTMS-Bluetooth enabled rowing machines)
Do you have vr worlds recommended for rowing?
There are worlds best suited to rowing but of course you can still be on a exercise bike or ellptical for them.
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Cambridge (row on the famous river and take in the amazing scenary at the famous university)
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Aiguebelette (where the rowing worlds championships have been held and its been recreated so you can enjoy it)
Why are rowing machines a good workout?
1. It’s a total body workout
2. It’s low-impact
3. It can be meditative
4. It can be meditative
5. It’s a great alternative to the treadmill or elliptical
What resistence setting on rowing machines is best for beginners?
Beginner rowers should start in the 3-5 range. A “10” setting allows the most airflow and therefore the highest resistance.
Higher settings create more strength-oriented workouts, which are more difficult to sustain and, therefore, yield less aerobic benefits.
Rowing machine Vs Treadmill
Rowing machine:
- unless you are rowing at the highest levels of resistance, you probably won’t burn as many as you would on a treadmill
- will give you a low-impact workout no matter how intensely you use it
- Rowing is more effective for building muscle because it works the muscles in both your upper and lower body at the same time
Treadmill:
- will focus on your lower body
- run on a treadmill, you will burn more calories per hour than you would on a rower
- if you are walking it will be low-impact but if you are jogging or running it then becomes a high-impact workout that might harm your knees
Rowing machine Vs Elliptical machine
Rowing machines:
- Rowing machines are more effective for strengthening your core, as you will use it to keep your torso straight during your rowing workout (if you maintain proper form)
Elliptical machine:
- will engage both your upper and lower body, but it will not strengthen your core as much as a rowing machine will
- will give you a better workout for your chest and triceps than what you would get from using a rowing machine
- generally burn just a few more calories on an elliptical trainer than you would on a rowing machine
Rowing machine Vs Exercise bike
Rowing machine:
- will work your entire body
- because a rowing machine uses more resistance during your workout you are likely to experience burning calories even after your workout
Exercise bike:
- exercise bike will work mostly your lower body
- exercise bike will burn more calories than a rowing machine
In summary the main difference is that a rowing machine will give you a full body workout while an exercise bike will give you only a lower body workout.