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Just ordered a rowing machine!

september — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:28:01 GMT

I ordered a home rowing machine from Amazon, and not because it's New Year's Day and I've suddenly decided to start exercising.😊

I already have an exercise bike that I use almost every day, and I go to a gym and use many of the machines there.

However, with the rise in Covid cases, I am wanting to exercise at home more. My gym only has one rowing machine (that I like) but it is often in use, and will probably be even more popular now that the holidays have come and gone.

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fthunt — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:40:17 GMT

Smart..........I've walked in a gym once - headed for the exit door due to the sweat odors.....(gag)...............

As one doctor on TV said:.... gyms are a petri dish for catching whatever is in there.

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september — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:48:27 GMT

My gym is actually very clean. It's for residents of our community, only.

We all wipe down the machines we've used with disinfectant. I've also started doing this before I use a piece of equipment, for extra protection.

But this Covid surge is something else....I think after I get the rowing machine, I'll only use the treadmill at the gym, on bad weather days.

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LindaSal — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:54:45 GMT

Good for you! I have always been an at home exerciser. My friends would always try to get me to join a gym or take spin classes but I would decline. I have many dvd's that I do (Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home) being my favorites. We also own a nice treadmill and we do walk outside sometimes. I like mixing it up, keeps me from getting bored with it. I also like to do it early in the day in my sweat pants with a messy head of hair, LOL!

I don't have to worry about looking presentable to go out of the house. Then I shower and get on with my day. I know many gyms are kept fairly clean but I have to say the other comment has truth to it........it's actually what you can't see that is pretty gross!

Good luck with the workout regimen

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september — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:06:33 GMT

@LindaSal I just did a fairly challenging Leslie Sansone workout yesterday! Found it on YouTube. There are many good instructors with YouTube workouts. You just have to watch an ad or two.😊

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ID2 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:52:59 GMT

I have just lost 70 lbs from walking....yes walking. It's free too. I have bought very warm clothes and off I go to walk, walk, walk. I do have an exercise room consisting of an elliptical machine and a treadmill. But I'd rather walk outside. Summer and winter.

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kate2357 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:32:17 GMT

@september wrote:
I ordered a home rowing machine from Amazon, and not because it's New Year's Day and I've suddenly decided to start exercising.😊

I already have an exercise bike that I use almost every day, and I go to a gym and use many of the machines there.

However, with the rise in Covid cases, I am wanting to exercise at home more. My gym only has one rowing machine (that I like) but it is often in use, and will probably be even more popular now that the holidays have come and gone.

My husband loves his rowing machine. Says it is most efficient way to work the arms/legs/back. He is a fitness buff and has other machines, but the rowing machine is his go-to most days.

Hope you enjoy yours. It's nice to change up what you do to keep fit. IMO, to stay fit you need to like/enjoy your activities so you continue to do something.

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Laura14 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:34:41 GMT

Congratulations! I have been lusting after a CityRow one but they are very expensive plus the app costs. I'm not in a long term home either so I'm saving the purchase for another day. I've stuck to my streaming videos like you for the time being for other things. Enjoy @september !

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rms1954 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:54:04 GMT

Happy rowing!

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september — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:09:20 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
Congratulations! I have been lusting after a CityRow one but they are very expensive plus the app costs. I'm not in a long term home either so I'm saving the purchase for another day. I've stuck to my streaming videos like you for the time being for other things. Enjoy @september !

There are some high end machines, but I opted for a lighter weight, folding machine from Sunny Health and Fitness. As with my exercise bike, I'll be the only one using it, and I do like the portability of being able to move it from room to room.

since my bike folded up, it did make a cross-country move with me! In the past, I had an extremely heavy, gym quality bike that kept having problems. Sometimes, simple is better. 😊

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Laura14 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:29:53 GMT

@september Excited to hear how it goes for you. Keep us posted!

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:30:23 GMT

We bought a rowing machine in May of 2020 because the gym was closed and it's to hot to walk outside from April to November. It's the only piece of home exercise equipment that we continue to use. I still go to the gym for water aerobics 2-3 times a week and fill in rowing a couple of times a week.

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RooRoo — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:11:35 GMT

@september Rowing is great exercise! Good for you getting your own machine! I prefer to workout at home as well. Roll out of bed, coffee, & head down to my basement to get it done before I change my mind. LOL. Let us know how you like it. I want to see what you ordered on Amazon. Never knew there were portable ones. Good luck.

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september — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:12:40 GMT

@Meowingkitty Good to know! Until I tried the one in the gym, I didn't realize how much I'd like this type of exercise!

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september — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:13:42 GMT

I ordered this one.😊

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RooRoo — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:06:47 GMT

@september thanks for posting! please review it here when you've tried it out! I like doing back exercises the best, and rowing will certainly stretch your lats out. I find compound exercises get the job done (for me) in the least amount of time. Gotta love that!!

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bikerbabe — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 02:25:07 GMT

16 years ago I lost 100 pounds using a rowing machine. I think I rowed my way to Hawaii. 🤣 I was in serious shape. 💪🏼

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september — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:45:57 GMT

@bikerbabe wrote:
16 years ago I lost 100 pounds using a rowing machine. I think I rowed my way to Hawaii. 🤣 I was in serious shape. 💪🏼

Lol! I didn't think in terms of distance, how far I can go with this.

My machine should be here Thursday. If it doesn't arrive too late in the day, it could get its first use that day.

Reviews say it takes anywhere from 30-60 minutes to assemble.

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september — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 01:09:45 GMT

My rowing machine was delivered Tuesday, two days early! Thank you, Amazon.

I wasn't really ready for it, but spent almost two hours yesterday, rescuing the machine from its very impressive packaging, bringing the pieces into the house, and putting it all together. That was my most strenuous workout of this year, so far.

Today, I did two separate 15 minute workouts, that went well. The machine seems to work as well as the one at my gym. For now, it's set up in my office, where I have a tv....yep, I need to watch tv when I exercise. 😉

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Laura14 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:52:50 GMT

@september Awesome! I am making notes. I may join you if it was that easy to put together and it works well. Congratulations and I work out in front if the tv every day. It makes everything better. 👍🏻