Tom Cruise Loves to Row

I was trying to decide whether to get an elliptical, treadmill or bike. I mentioned that to Tom Cruise in one of our recent conversations. He immediately said what I need to try is a rowing machine. That response surprised me. Tom took no time in explaining to me the benefits of rowing. He said it builds muscle strength while it gives you a cardio workout. Tom says he uses one almost every day. The workout is far better, in his opinion, than most other forms of cardio and the results you want in toning as well as weight loss occur in no time. I imagined with his form that he knows a lot about different forms of exercise. Bodybuilding is not something I have done in years so I am not as inclined to do it even though I am starting to work with weights.


Tom Cruise knows me well enough to understand that I go for long lasting impact and time is important to me.  He said it is not as important to row for very long as it is do row very regularly. I started to look into what he was saying and I was pleased with what I read. I heard a rowing machine helps build lower and upper body strength as well as strengthens your core muscles. I also read not only does it strengthen them but it builds endurance as well. So it seems Tom is on to something. Compared to other exercise equipment, the machines are just as expensive. Many of the rowing machines collapse up so they require less storage room. Low impact cardio workout is important to me as I run almost every day and having a low impact trade off would be great. I like the high calorie burn of running . Tom feels the intensity I could achieve with rowing is different. Rowing is an intense workout that is adjustable so I could achieve the results I enjoy in less time than my normal workouts. I read that rowing burns average 600 calories per hour. There are lots of other celebrity rowing fans such as the Wolverine or Hugh Jackman.

Above is the same rowing machine that I have and enjoy. It builds your core muscles which has a lasting result on your health, fitness and overall body shape.

I love to swim and rowing in the pool is fun. Me enjoying the sun after a swim.

Me in my bikini

Tom says that some people have expressed to him their concern about the impact of running on their breasts. I recall when I was teaching at one gym the owner reflected that concern to me in reference to all woman. I am not aware of a scientific study that links running to break down of breast muscle. People who worry about it, might be pleased with this option as a great substitute or even an improvement from a run. I will have to let everyone know what I learn from using one. I have the Pro