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CBennett · 30-01-2008, 12:38 PM

Are the rowling machines afftecive at burning fat?? Ive not got much fat on me but what i do have i want rid of!! I run 1.2 miles per day on the running machine in under 10mins then row over 3,500 meters on a rowing machine after, usually hovering around the 20 min mark

Am i on the right track?

ps my diet is extremly healthy

shorty · 30-01-2008, 12:44 PM

yeah rowers will do the job... i do cardio before my weights so if its back day i'll go on the rower before i do the weights... if i do legs i'll do the stepper or the bike... etc etc.... mix it up... as the body needs to be constantly challenged to make it change.

the real key is diet.. so if your sorted with that then the rest will follow in time!

CBennett · 30-01-2008, 01:00 PM

Cheers buddy. Im not big, far from it, but i wanna be ripped. Im 5,10'' and 12st 1ib. Ive got decent shape but just need to get rid of the small bit of fat around my stomach and chest i gained when i use steriods in 04-06 (on and off). I didnt use to do any cardio before up untill late November and been hitting it since. Im happy with what results ive achieved

GYMBABE · 30-01-2008, 01:06 PM

rowing and xtrainer are very effective at fatburning and for the cardiovascular system as you work your arms and legs at the same time. So you stay challenged - check your time on the rower and try to beat it each time you row.
I tend to do my cardio after weights so that my strength is not compensated from doing cardio first.

shorty · 30-01-2008, 01:06 PM

yeah i never used to do cardio either but it really is a good addition to training!

CBennett · 30-01-2008, 01:16 PM

When i do my cardio i usually go on the running machine first, do my weights and finish off on the rower. Im not sure if thats teh best option? One day a week though i do just do cardio. As wierd as it is to say i do enjoy doing it aswell

CBennett · 30-01-2008, 04:36 PM

So a question to the people who regularly do running and rowing. Have you got good results? If so, how long did it take??

Kezz · 30-01-2008, 05:14 PM

That would depend on your diet i would imagine

30-01-2008, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
CBennett Gym Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 106	Rowing? Are the rowling machines afftecive at burning fat?? Ive not got much fat on me but what i do have i want rid of!! I run 1.2 miles per day on the running machine in under 10mins then row over 3,500 meters on a rowing machine after, usually hovering around the 20 min mark Am i on the right track? ps my diet is extremly healthy __________________ DONT REGRET ANYTHING!! Sometimes you've gotta be cruel to be kind Look after number1 Dont get caught

30-01-2008, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
shorty is 6 weeks out from his winners massage not the kind itraininthedark had lol Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oldham, NW Posts: 1,810	Re: Rowing? yeah rowers will do the job... i do cardio before my weights so if its back day i'll go on the rower before i do the weights... if i do legs i'll do the stepper or the bike... etc etc.... mix it up... as the body needs to be constantly challenged to make it change. the real key is diet.. so if your sorted with that then the rest will follow in time! __________________ “I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* MP25162 for 5% discount off your 1st order at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

30-01-2008, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
CBennett Gym Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 106	Re: Rowing? Cheers buddy. Im not big, far from it, but i wanna be ripped. Im 5,10'' and 12st 1ib. Ive got decent shape but just need to get rid of the small bit of fat around my stomach and chest i gained when i use steriods in 04-06 (on and off). I didnt use to do any cardio before up untill late November and been hitting it since. Im happy with what results ive achieved __________________ DONT REGRET ANYTHING!! Sometimes you've gotta be cruel to be kind Look after number1 Dont get caught

30-01-2008, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
GYMBABE Looking Freaky Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 527	Re: Rowing? rowing and xtrainer are very effective at fatburning and for the cardiovascular system as you work your arms and legs at the same time. So you stay challenged - check your time on the rower and try to beat it each time you row. I tend to do my cardio after weights so that my strength is not compensated from doing cardio first.

30-01-2008, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
shorty is 6 weeks out from his winners massage not the kind itraininthedark had lol Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oldham, NW Posts: 1,810	Re: Rowing? yeah i never used to do cardio either but it really is a good addition to training! __________________ “I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* MP25162 for 5% discount off your 1st order at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

30-01-2008, 01:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBennett Gym Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 106	Re: Rowing? When i do my cardio i usually go on the running machine first, do my weights and finish off on the rower. Im not sure if thats teh best option? One day a week though i do just do cardio. As wierd as it is to say i do enjoy doing it aswell __________________ DONT REGRET ANYTHING!! Sometimes you've gotta be cruel to be kind Look after number1 Dont get caught

30-01-2008, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
CBennett Gym Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 106	Re: Rowing? So a question to the people who regularly do running and rowing. Have you got good results? If so, how long did it take?? __________________ DONT REGRET ANYTHING!! Sometimes you've gotta be cruel to be kind Look after number1 Dont get caught

30-01-2008, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kezz Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 2,106	Re: Rowing? That would depend on your diet i would imagine __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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