A doctor told us that rowing on a machine will get you 'more bang for your buck' than running on a treadmill — here’s why

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• Rowing is enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the fitness world.
• Business Insider spoke to former Olympic rower Dr. Cameron Nichol.
• He talked us through an experiment he conducted on a Channel 4 TV show that compared the impact of rowing on a machine vs. running on a treadmill.
• He believes rowing gives you more 'bang for your buck' as it activates more muscle groups.
• It works both the upper and lower body, the heart, and the lungs.

Rowing is having its moment in the fitness world, and the rise of the indoor group rowing class was one of the big fitness trends predicted for 2018.

It might not have a glamorous reputation, and it may not look like the easiest exercise to get to grips with. Still, the next time you're queueing for the treadmill, there could be good reason to consider a stint on the rower instead.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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