Why rowing machines are used in gyms

Some of the oddest machines in the gym are the rowing machines and, although they are somewhat rare, it is not uncommon to see a skiing machine, too. Many people wonder why these sports have been singled out as being such great exercise – why is there no tennis machine, or swimming machine, for example? [...]

Another question on weight loss….?

At the moment i am really unhappy with my weight and am very motivated to lose some. I am currently 70kg, 5 foot 6, size 12 (australian) clothing and do have a bit of muscle. I want to get down between 62 – 64kg. First off is this an unrealistic goal? I was thinking of [...]

Whats a good descent machine that I can do Lat Pulldowns and Lat Rows?

I want a mahcine that I can do Lat pulldowns and rows, but used 1" inch plates instead of the rectangle weights. I have over 200lbs of standard weights and a bench but I need a somethign to build my lats really big. I want to do pull downs and rows. Can anyone recommend me [...]

If I do tons of cardio but don't have much fat, will it burn my muscle away?

I am a thin guy with some muscle and no fat, if for example I use the rowing machine for an hour doing excessive arm burning on my biceps will it start to burn away my muscle? I want to be careful to train my fitness but not burn my muscle at the same time. [...]

rowing machine question?

I’m a 14 yo. boy, ~90kg I used to swim a lot and have very strong arms (I can beat just about anyone in my year of 293 students at arm-wrestling) but little leg power. I’m going to a gym now,(not for weights, i stay away from them, but use treadmills, stairmasters, cycling machines once [...]