Jul. 5—HOOKSETT — The Merrimack River stretches like slow-moving liquid glass at 6:30 a.m. on a recent summer morning. If you arrive at 5:30, you might catch the mist, dangling like a featherweight ...

Rowing machines are having a moment. Long the ugly ducklings of the gym, tucked away in forgotten corners, the workout devices are getting a makeover – just like indoor cycling machines did a decade ...

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When the subject of working out arises, many of us think about walking or weights. Both are great, but there's another form of exercise worth looking into: rowing. Along with the perk of remaining ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? But first—you need a machine, and there are many kinds of rowing machines on ...

Which rowing machine should you get? Even if you’re not a water sports enthusiast, you can still appreciate a great total-body workout with a rowing machine. Rowing machines simulate a realistic ...

Before the birds begin to sing, Declan Mayo-Shanahan is up at 4:30 a.m. to prepare for rowing practice. By 5:30 a.m., he and the rest of the rowing team are in the water doing the workout their coach ...

Rowing machines, also known as ergometers or ergs, use your upper and lower body on every stroke. This strengthens and tones your muscles and improves your endurance. Rowing can also benefit your ...