Rowing is a complete form of exercise. Rowing's combination of cardiovascular and strength conditioning make it a great addition to any fitness or training program for people of all ages, and with a wide variety of fitness goals. People we know who benefit from the machine range from Olympic rowers to 90 year olds; from international rugby players to couch potatoes; from people recovering from major operations to people determined to keep middle age spread at bay.
The Ultimate Exercise
It is rare to find an activity that works as many muscle groups through as wide a range of motion as rowing does. Knees, hips, arms and shoulders will each see 90 - 130 degrees of rotation in every stroke, which is more than you’ll find in most other aerobic activities. This greater muscle involvement makes rowing a great calorie burner, while also developing flexibility and strength. Rowing is impact-free, and the intensity is completely user-controlled. Thousands of customers have found rowing to be the best low-impact, full-body workout available!
Weight Loss
The full body rhythmic nature of rowing makes it wonderfully efficient at burning calories without putting a lot of stress on your legs and feet.
Injury Rehab
The low-impact nature of rowing makes it a great way to rebuild muscle tone and strength while increasing mobility and flexibility after an injury.
Cross-Training
The physical benefits of rowing are a natural complement to many sports such as running, swimming, cycling, tennis, rugby, motorcross or virtually anything else, making it a great way to cross train during the off-season.
Lifetime Fitness
Whether you’re 9 or 90, already fit or getting fit, rowing offers a superb aerobic workout to help you achieve your fitness goals. 
Competition
Originally designed as a training tool for world class rowers, the Concept2 Indoor Rower continues to serve as a powerful off-water training tool for competitive rowers at all levels around the world.
Rowing Works the Whole Body
Legs
Each rowing stroke involves full compression and extension of the legs, working the muscles of the calves, thighs, hamstrings, buttocks and hips. And because it’s low impact, it’s much easier on your knees than most activities that build leg strength.
Core
Rowing is one of few exercise modes that will work your “core” abdominal and back muscles. Fitness experts believe a strong core yields numerous benefits, from a stronger back to better posture.
Upper Body
Rowing will strengthen and tone your upper body. Shoulders, back and arms are all involved in the rowing stroke.
Heart and Lungs
Because it engages so many muscle groups simultaneously, rowing puts a healthy demand on the cardiovascular system resulting in improved cardiovascular health.
More Reasons to Row
Submitted by customers...
- Rowing is a Lifelong Sport - Folks of all ages can do it: from kids to grandparents.
- Rowing is a time-efficient workout.
- To reduce stress and anxiety.
- To keep in shape for surfing, mountain climbing, swimming, running, cycling.
- "Makes me feel great!" - promotes well-being and self-esteem.
- Weight loss, blood pressure reduction.
- For relaxation and meditation, to clear one's mind, to help one sleep.
- For exercise when injured, rehabilitation.
- To warm up for running or weightlifting.
- A chance to watch TV without guilt.
- The movement is inherently satisfying.
- Challenge of improving, competing against oneself.
- Camaraderie, meet nice people.
- For the FUN of it!