Rowing is widely known to be one of the best all-around activities for cardiovascular fitness and strength. Rowing is a total body workout that is efficient, effective, low-impact and utilizes all major muscle groups including the back, legs, arms, abdominals and buttocks. It is one of the best exercises for building a strong back, as well as one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning without the impact on your joints.
The Stamina® 1215 Rower Rowing Machine has full range-of-motion rowing for a truer rowing motion that mimics rowing on the water with a padded seat that glides on a ball bearing roller system, rowing arms with adjustable resistance, and foam grips that keep hands stable and comfortable.
The 1215 Orbital Rower is compact and portable, with a footprint of only 32.5• x 48• and weight of 47 pounds, yet is well-made for years of strength and aerobic training. The multifunctional fitness monitor keeps you motivated and on track to reach your fitness goals showing speed, distance, time, stroke count, and calories burned during your workout.
The continuous, non-impact movement of rowing can be broken down into three phases: the starting point is called the catch phase, followed by the drive phase, the finish, and recovery.
In the catch phase, knees are bent with shins vertical and shoulders and arms reaching forward. This phase mimics the point where the oars are being placed in the water. The drive phase is initiated by the legs. As they extend, arms remain straight until the knees are mostly extended, then the elbows flex bringing the oar handles into the upper stomach.
In the finish, the legs are fully extended, shoulders are back, elbows are flexed, and the oar handle is against the upper stomach. For the recovery, the knees don't flex until after the hands pass over knees as the arms and shoulders reach forward to begin Catch Phase again.
Because rowing is an impact-free activity, it can be a lifelong form of exercise. It is always best to exercise in your target heart rate zone (70% to 85% of your maximum heart rate).
Product Features:
- Precision extruded aluminum beam
- Deluxe ball bearing roller system
- Smooth hydraulic cylinder action resistance
- Adjustable tension controls
- Increase the beam incline for a more intense workout
- Rowing arms fold for storage
- Single button multi-function monitor shows speed, distance, time, row count, calories burned, and miles rowed
- Comfortable, thick padded seat
- Pivoting foot plates for added comfort
- Assembled size: 48" long x 32.5" wide x 27.75" high
- Weight: 47 lbs.
Additional Product Information:
- Recommended use: For in-home use. Rowing is a low-impact workout that builds cardiovascular fitness and strengthens all major muscle groups.
- Material: Aluminum beam, steel frame
- Product color(s): Silver frame, black seat and handles, green and white graphics
- Resistance: Smooth hydraulic cylinder resistance
- Comfort elements: Thick, padded seat, pivoting foot plates
- Targeted training: Improves cardiovascular fitness and strengthens all major muscle groups
- Includes: Stamina 1215 Orbital Rower with Free Motion Arms, owner's manual
- Assembly: Some assembly required
- Warranty information: 5 years frame/90 days parts
