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Cardio training at home: how to stay fit with the rowing machine

27 November 2024

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FROM Flavio Holstein

Why cardio training at home is a good idea

Cardio training is the basis for a healthy cardiovascular system, better endurance and effective calorie consumption. However, our hectic everyday lives often make it difficult to go to the gym or exercise outside regularly - whether due to the weather, time constraints or simply because of our own inner resistance.

This is where training at home comes into play. With a cardio machine in your own four walls, you can train flexibly whenever it suits you. There are numerous options: Treadmill, cross trainer or cycle ergometer. However, one of the most effective and versatile options is a Rowing machine.

Why a rowing machine is ideal for cardio training

Rowing combines strength and endurance training in one harmonious movement. It demands about 85 % of your musclesincluding legs, back, abdomen, shoulders and arms. This makes it a real full-body workout that comprehensively challenges and shapes your body. Rowing is also particularly easy on the joints as there is no impact load. So it's perfect for anyone who wants to keep fit gently but intensively.

Britta, our former competitive athlete, explains in her comparison of jogging and rowing that rowing training is not only more efficient, but also burns more calories. Why?
Because it uses more muscles at the same time. 
This means that you burn more calories rowing than jogging at the same intensity. And the best thing is that you can combine the two! If the weather is good, you can go jogging, and on rainy days you can simply stay at home on the rowing machine.

Britta also emphasises that the rowing movement involves an extremely low risk of injury, whereas jogging is often associated with joint strain. But the most important thing is to choose the type of sport you enjoy and vary it according to your mood.

What does effective cardio training on the rowing machine look like?

The beauty of Rowing machine is the flexibility to personalise your training - from relaxed endurance training to challenging intervals. Here are a few examples:
 
  • Basic endurance: Row for 20-30 minutes at a moderate pace. Ideal for beginners to strengthen the cardiovascular system and lay the foundations.
  • Interval training: Alternate between 2 minutes of intense rowing and 1 minute of recovery. Perfect for burning calories and training your anaerobic threshold.
  • Long-term endurance: 45-60 minutes at a steady pace for maximum fat burning and a lasting improvement in stamina.
For the best result, it is important to pay attention to the pulse range. A Heart rate monitoras he did at the AUGLETICS Eight Style helps you to optimise your training.

What makes a good cardio machine

A cardio machine that you want to use regularly should be well thought out and fit your individual needs. Here are some aspects that a good Rowing machine make up:
 
  • Quiet operation: Nobody wants neighbours or flatmates to be disturbed. The AUGLETICS Eight Style scores points here with its virtually silent magnetic brake.
  • Compact design: A folding rowing machine that can be stowed away to save space is ideal for flats in particular.
  • Motivating features: A large screen, various training programmes and the option of streaming films or series during training can help you overcome your inner couch potato.
  • User friendliness: The rowing machine should be easy to use and adaptable to different body sizes.

The AUGLETICS Eight Style: perfect for your cardio workout at home

The AUGLETICS Eight Style is more than just a rowing machine - it's your personal fitness coach. In addition to its whisper-quiet magnetic brake and foldable design, it boasts numerous features that make training more enjoyable and effective:
 
  • Virtual trainer: This gives you feedback on your technique during training and helps you to get the best out of every move.
  • Large screen: Here you can not only track training data, but also stream entertaining content - perfect for making the time on the rowing machine fly by.
  • Pulse measurement: With a compatible heart rate monitor, you can see your heart rate directly on the display and optimise your training.
  • Elegant design: Whether you fold it or use it - the AUGLETICS Eight Style with its modern design fits perfectly into any home.

AUGLETICS Eight Style
AUGLETICS Eight Style rowing machine with display for interactive home training

2.790,00 EUR

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Conclusion: cardio training made easy at home

Cardio training at home is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to stay or get fit without sacrificing the flexibility of their own schedule. A Rowing machine is one of the best options as it combines full-body training, joint protection and efficiency. The AUGLETICS Eight Style goes one better: it combines innovative technology with an appealing design and ensures that you really enjoy your workout.

About the author

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Flavio Holstein

Flavio Holstein is the founder and CEO of AUGLETICS, a company that brings the sport of rowing directly into the living room with innovative rowing machines. He has been an enthusiastic rower for over 20 years and at times even trained three times a day to make it into the national team. He was twice German runner-up in the four and eight. With a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Flavio has the necessary background knowledge to combine state-of-the-art technology with sporting efficiency and make rowing accessible to everyone. His vision: to establish rowing as an integral part of everyday life and thus tackle what is probably the biggest health problem of our time - the lack of exercise.

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