you think rowing is a good subsitute for running?

[TheSilverBoy]

i keep hurting my ankle when i run so im thinking of doing rowing, do you think this will have the same benefits as running?

[Scrap]

To be honest no, its good for a cardio workout but works the muscles in a different way than Boxing movement completly. If you can get hold of a Total Gym theres things you can do on that which are perfect as a substitute for the whole body. With a little thought theres some brilliant routines

[fightinfireman]

whats a total gym?

what kinda stuff do you do with one?

[mikeboxing]

swimming dude

[AdamGB]

Chuck Norris endorses it for god's sake...

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[X]

...... when you are in a boat, yes.

[Scrap]

Cheers adam, theres some really good leg work you can do with the thing, I think its a brilliant tool.

[Von Milash]

I had a Total fitness gym and can vouch. However, it's better for upper body, no question. with legs, you have to get creative and maybe purchase some extra general fitness parts, and/or do one leg at a time.

For squats, I attached a weight bar to it (even before they had that as an option) by wire rope (aka aircraft cable). The bar sat on the bottom of the bench and hooked to the top of the bench. So I wouldn't slide off while doing the squat, I made the wire rope just long enough that I could hang on to the weight bar while pushing.

you can also try spinning for cardio. it's easier on joints and really builds the thighs. I got a spinning bike for $600 and it was money well spent.

[Von Milash]

omt, the Total gym is not good for bench press because there's nothing to support your weight as you push. That's good for your core, but you can't press to failure. The best you can do is hook your feet to the bench with a belt or something. It's also not the proper angle for bench press. But you can get around that, too, by using some chain extension cables. Thus it makes it a truer bench press.

[Scrap]

kneel on on the bench looking up to the pullys or reverse the position

[Von Milash]

Scrap are talking about working out or shagging?

seriously, what does that do? You lost me.

[Scrap]

Von Ill try and get a routine up for you but it will take time. Im of my feet at the moment with things Ive lost track of what day it is, bare with me its all about where you put the body

[md]

cc Scrap. I've recently started using one of those. I think it's pretty good, especially if you increase the angle of the runner - the only problem is staying on the bench. Maybe try some velcro on my a***.

[Scrap]

Actually md ive been going to make one myself good point about the seat with a couple of velcro pads here or there it would make a difference and somewhere to stack some weights

[Von Milash]

After using mine for 4 years, I've had time to think of pretty much everything. I have the perfect two attachment inventions...one for anti-slip and leverage, and one for weights.

pm me for details. I'm looking for investors.