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5 Benefits of Using a Rowing Machine
Want a low-impact, total-body workout? The rowing machine may help.
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD
Updated on February 2, 2025The rowing machine may be less commonplace than the elliptical or treadmill, but it is equally effective for a total-body workout. In this video, learn some of the benefits of the rowing machine, which you can find at many public gyms.
You can read more about how to use a rowing machine here.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Benefits of physical activity.
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