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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

I’m a NP who also hates erging. However, I love rowing. I’ve always loved the water, I love boats, I love the quiet and peaceful feeling of being on the water. And it just feels so good to row in a boat. The erg in comparison is clunky and loud and just doesn’t give me the same feeling when I’m done - both tired and at peace.

If you hate the erg that’s cool - take a learn to row class! [/quote]

I actually posted a week or two ago asking about where to learn to row so if you have recommendations I’d love to hear them.

I will also say that this is again where the hydrow is great— it is much quieter than than the concept 2 (spouse can do a workout video next to me and probably the loudest sound is my breathing) and it’s not that hard to pretend you are on the water (of course I’m not saying it’s same but given the alternative it’s pretty great). Have also seen reviews saying the  hydrow feels the closest to rowing but ymmv. [/quote]

Capital Rowing Club on the Anacostia!! Great club, class, people. I think most rowing clubs have adult learn to row classes, so while I’m most familiar with Capital, there are others nearby that you could look into - I think one in Alexandria? And probably a few others on the Potomac in DC. There’s also a boathouse in bladensburg with a rowing club.  [/quote]

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