Fitness for Busy People

By Striide Spokesperson Nothando Chili

The HIIT concept works just as well on a stationary bike. However, a vigorous cardio workout with short, intense bursts should only be attempted after you’ve warmed up properly. Start with a casual five-minute warmup and alternate between one-minute speed and twominute recovery intervals. On a scale of 1 to 10, you should keep your speed intervals between 7 and 9 and recovery intervals at 5 to 6.

The Rowing Machine Offers a Full-body Workout

If you’re looking for an exciting and explosive workout, a rowing machine is the way to go. You may incorrectly assume that rowing only works your arms, but when used correctly, an indoor rower delivers an effective low-impact, full-body workout that burns more calories in a fraction of the time.

This is because the clever machine mimics the motion of rowing on water, engaging multiple muscle groups across the entire body. You should feel the strain in your legs, core, arms, and shoulders when using an ergometer – another name for an indoor rower. Depending on your weight and the intensity of your workout, you could burn from 255 to 440 calories per 30-minute rowing session.