My fitness suite spare bedroom is coming along nicely. I’ve told you about the ‘mill, which has been kitted out with the TV on the wall, and the surround sound 😛
Well, there’s a new addition:
Yip! We’re now the proud owners of a rowing machine!
@TheWelshWookie and I have been talking recently about doing more cross training: I definitely don’t do enough. We talked about how a rowing machine would be great for me, as my upper body strength is nil not what it should be, and that a rower would be good for combining some leg work with upper body and cardio. And what happened next? You’re right: someone was selling one locally. It almost fell into our laps!
So, @TheWelshWookie and I collected it last night, and tonight I gave it a test run.
So far, so good! 😀
It sits nicely next to the treadmill, yoga mat, swiss ball, free weights and resistance bands.
Has anyone else accidentally ended up with a home fitness suite? 😉
TartanJogger 
That’s starting to look like an impressive wee gym! You might want to think about putting some kind of mat under the rowing machine and/or treadmill – you’ll be surprised (and grossed out..nah, we’re used to it!!) at how much sweat comes off you! I know it’s gross – I only noticed because mine are in a utility type room that has tiled floors. p.s. LOVED the movember run outfit 🙂
Thanks! That’s a great suggestion- I hadn’t even thought about that! I lifted a large,old rug before putting the equipment down; I think I’ll just put it back 😉
I own a rower! LOVE IT!!!! Although for the first year and a half, it gathered dust in the corner. But then I got a stress fracture and couldn’t run. The rower and I became fast friends. And I still get on it for an hour + twice a week. I will say this much – it will give you fantastic arms and back! Congrats on joining the rowing club!
Yay! That’s exactly what I’m hoping for: thanks for the welcome to the Club!
Nice! I have always wanted to try rowing but my gym doesn’t even have a machine. Good luck with yours 🙂
That’s a pity! I’ll let you know how I get on with it!
I like this! I need to find more time/stop making excuses about cross training. I wonder if having equipment in your home will hold you more accountable to it.
I sure hope so- I don’t need any more clothes horses! 😉
Hahah!! That took me a little bit to figure out what you were saying! But that is so true!!
Lol!
You get sportier by the day:)
Well, it looks that way! 😉
I did a little rowing work when I was rehabbing my foot injury. It’s surprisingly cardio on top of the upper body & quad workouts.
That’s exactly what I’m hoping it will be!
Looks like your home gym is coming along…are you getting a punching bag next?
Lol! @TheWelshWookie would LOVE that! Don’t give him any ideas!
Aye, do dheagh shlàinte!
Thanks! That fits very well, it’s unusual to hear that used in a non-drink context! 🙂
LOL. A cultural kindergartener I am. I must visit the Motherland and learn anew!
🙂 it’s a fast growing language once again!