LTCBL Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Can any one suggest the type of rowing machine (for home use) that was helpful re. POTS? Also any tips on how to ease into using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahm Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I own a Concept II rowing machine. I bought it used off of craigslist. They are quite pricy new, but you can usually find a good deal used and I'm told they pretty much last forever. Concept II is the go to brand for people who actually row. I don't really know much about other brands. I started rowing at cardiac rehab, and I liked it so I ended up getting my own. I started basically as slow as you can go on the rowing machine, they go by watts at cardiac rehab, I believe I started at about 10 watts. I would do 10 minutes at a time. Now I pay more attention to my heart rate than the watts, I would guess I'm doing about 30 watts, but I still do about 10 minutes at a time. It can be very exhausting. I do try to mix in upright exersice though, I found when I don't I get more dizzy spells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 My husband got a concept II also, on Craigslist, used... I see a theme here. I can't use it b/c I have nerve injuries that are healing, but it's a great machine. I also have had an inexpensive recumbent bike (was 175$ new, incl shipping). I loved my bike, but sold it when I moved b/c it was too heavy for me to move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harm Blox Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 À concept would-be be great, i have à very simple one. together with my spinningbike is this my daily workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellgirl Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I love the rowing machine, and use it regularly at the YMCA. It helps me to stretch out my back, because my muscles are so tense all the time, especially my shoulder area, and lower back with an injury in college. My friends picked me up and dropped me on a cement bathroom floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBL Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks for the very helpful input so far re. the rowing machines!LTC Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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