Whether at home or at the health club, more and more people are gravitating toward exercises that focus on overall fitness more than strict bodybuilding. There are plenty of devices and machines that can help you to do that, but one of the best ways to go about achieving overall health and fitness is with the use of a rowing machine. And, highlighting that category of exercise equipment is the Concept 2 Rower.

If you make your way to fitness centers and gyms that put a premium cardio equipment you are sure to find one version or another of the Concept 2 Rower. This is absolutely one of the best machines at actually simulating the actual full-body movement that one would engage in during true life rowing.

If you try one out, you’ll witness, first hand, all the wonderful features that this rowing machine offers. First, with its PM3 or PM4 monitor, you can use many of the preset programs or make one of your own. Among other things, you can track you speed, distance, time, pace, and any number of other features that might interest you.

But across the board, the features that have consumers pleased as punch are all those that make the experience quite close to that of actual rowing. The smooth rowing action allows you to incorporate the use of your arms, back, shoulders and legs, as if you were on the water. The seat glides back and forth easily, allowing you to maintain a smooth rhythm throughout your routine.

One of the other advantages of getting a workout on a Concept 2 rower is that you are able to involve the vast majority of your muscles in the movement, while getting an incredible cardiovascular workout. The chain-driven action has ten levels, which allow you to adjust the resistance according to your own physical demands. You’ll find that by working your way up to just 30 minutes of rowing, you’ll achieve an incredible overall conditioning workout.

Many people are so taken with the proficiency and ease of use of the Concept 2 rower, that they are getting them for home use as well. They don’t take up much space at all — perfect for those that simply cannot find enough room for other exercise equipment. The machine is light enough to be able to move to one side of the room when you have completed your workout. You’ll pay in the neighborhood of $1,000.00, depending on offers and discounts, but that is far less than what you would pay for a combination of weights and other cardio machines.

You really can’t go wrong with this type of set up, either at the gym or at home. So if you are at the fitness club, opt for this way of working out and save time while exercising the whole body. If at home, save money, space and time and get a great workout in the process.