Cardio - Row Row Row

Have you ever wandered past that strange looking machine with the big fan off in the corner of the gym and wondered, "who ever uses this?"

The rowing machine is an often overlooked machine in the gym because most people are confused about how it works. Vigorous rowing can really get your heart rate up while toning your arms and back. Plus, it's probably not something you do very often which means you'll burn even more calories. In 30 minutes, a 145-lb person can burn about 300 calories. That's if you do it with a little oomph. The rowing machine can also be a great resource to use in your interval workouts. Try 5 strength exercises followed by 3 to 5 minutes of rowing. Repeat this cycle 3 or 4 times for an incredible workout!