Rowing machine

[Speedy60]

I enjoy (if that's the right word) using the rowing machine at the gym. Is this a good way to strengthen my calves and knees? I don't have a lot of trouble with my knees, but they do ache a bit after a run.

I'm on w6r3 and was reasonably fit when I started. I'm about 5lb above a healthy BMI.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I cannot comment on rowing machines..8 use my elliptical for knee work.. but exercises too..pop across to the S&F forum for some great ideas for leg strengthening.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

There are links in the guide to the plan to knee strengthening exercises. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Rowing machines give an excellent all-round body workout without impact, so should help knees and core strength.

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I'm a bit paranoid about not getting injured. I'm taking it all very slowly (the name's a bit of a misnomer).

[CBDB Graduate]

Just have come across your post a bit late, but Just in case it’s of interest, I’ve just dropped a rowing interval workout review in the Strength and Flex Forum. healthunlocked.com/strength...

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Thank you so much for this; I'd forgotten I'd ever written that post. Sadly, I gave up the gym during the first lockdown. Maybe I'll get back there in 2021. 🤞The post has made me realise just how far I've come: from week 6 run 1 to a half marathon last week. 😊

Happy new year to you.

[CBDB Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Oh well done!!!! Fabulous! Yes, hopefully we’ll be back in gyms next year! 👏👍🏽