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The real modern day version of rowing machines came into being in the mid 20th century. As the form, build quality and measurement accuracy of the rowing machines improved, they became more popular. In 1981 the first Concept 2 rowing machine design was launched and the rest, they say, is history.
Gyms the world over have rowing machines as an integral part of their kit, and they're often some of the most popular devices in each one.
Is the rowing machine a good workout?
By Steve HoyldWe investigate whether the rowing machine is a good workout, and compare it to other ways of getting fit.
If you ask a historian 'is the rowing machine a good workout' they'd likely say yes. There have been variations of rowing machines in existence since the 4th century BC (amazing!), where the ancient Greeks used them as a training device for soldiers to prepare for sea. Whilst the aims of those rowing machines had a somewhat more sinister undertone, you could argue that if an exercise approach has lasted a couple of millennia it has to be an effective one.The real modern day version of rowing machines came into being in the mid 20th century. As the form, build quality and measurement accuracy of the rowing machines improved, they became more popular. In 1981 the first Concept 2 rowing machine design was launched and the rest, they say, is history.
Gyms the world over have rowing machines as an integral part of their kit, and they're often some of the most popular devices in each one.
