Body Trac Glider Rowing Machine

So a lot of people around the world are making the most of this quarantine by treating themselves well being isolated. For that matter, people have recently been more inclined towards setting up a gym at their own houses. Building a home gym is both convenient and comfortable for people. But at the same time, it can be expensive getting all that gym equipment. So what you can do is get only a couple of or maybe a single gym machine that can give you all the benefits and is also friendly on your pocket (comparatively of course!).

In this regard, the Body Trac Glider rowing machine can be a low-cost option to help you stay in shape. Especially, if you are a beginner this might be the perfect equipment for you to start off.

What is body trac glider rowing machine?

Well for those who don’t know, Body Trac Glider is a rowing machine that are used for workouts. It has a sliding seat on a track on which you are supposed to sit on. The seating position will be as if seating on a kayak. It has a hydraulic rowing system to provide resistance.

The motions can be gentle and slow the same as with the boat oars, which is why good for someone who is just starting out or may be suffering from joint pains. These gentle motions can be helpful in burning calories, for losing weight, or overall a good cardio workout.

How to use it?

Some might find this machine intimidating but for some it is pretty easy, so before buying yourself one you should know at least the basics of how this thing works. Before you start, it is necessary that your clothing is body fitted so that you are not risking them getting caught within the machine.

Instructions:

• At first, you need to set resistance. If you are a beginner 2 or 3 will be good for you. If experienced, you can use it at 3 till 5.
• When you do your first row, start at a lower resistance and gradually level up upon subsequent rows.
• While seating, make sure your feet are tightened enough. Then grab the handle with the overhand grip.
• Straighten your legs, lean back slowly and pull to hold the handle just below your breast. This will be your starting position of this workout.
• Now to initiate, you should first move out your arms along with your upper part of the body. You are supposed to put your back in a straight position along with your shoulders and abs engaged. Your upper body position will then be slightly angled back from being forward as you extend your arms.
• Now when you have extended your arms, slide your body to bend forwards and bend the legs. This stroke is referred to as the ‘catch.’
• Now you need to loosen up and slide back. Start pushing off with your feet, your legs will start to straighten whereas the arms will still be extended out. This stroke includes the maximum movement of your legs and core muscles. You need to make your body lean back completely.

This part is the same as pulling the oars from the water to drive the boat.

• Lastly, you need to get your body in the same position in which you started out. Once your upper body is handled back, pull back the handle towards your chest. Use minimum hand force and more of the leg force.
• Repeat the same steps all over again.