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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1) Legs and core are engaged much more than your arms in rowing, actually, when done correctly. 
2) It is simply the most monotonous torture you will ever endure. I abhor erging. I run 5 miles every day of the week and sometimes get a little tired of it, but I will take it over that stupid erg every single day. They're horrible. Great for you physically, yes. But the mental torture is  unbearable. [/quote]

Funny. I am exactly the opposite. The erg is the only cardio I can tolerate. I find running absolutely horrible.
To the OP, as already pointed out, rowing is more about legs than arms and no cardio should be used as the primary tool to build muscles. You would be much better off with a pair of adjustable dumbbells. [/quote]

+1. I hate running but I enjoy our Concept 2 rower. It’s not my sole source of exercise but I actually enjoy putting on a show, podcast, or music and rowing. My knees prefer it to running too. [/quote]

Yes-- I love that rowing is very low impact. In the past I've had issues with my achilles, tennis elbow, and shin splints and rowing hasn't triggered any of those (knock wood).[/quote]

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