First Degree Fitness Fluid Rower FDR-02, Owner'S Manual

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HOW TO THINK OF YOUR ROWING
Rowing is a sport that is highly meditative, with the hypnotic repetition of simple body movements. Note that in describing the
sequences we started with C, went D, E, F and continued with A, B and back to C. Why not start at A? Well, the cycle has no
beginning or end. It’s a bit like the Buddhist concept of Karma, in which life is perceived as an ever-revolving wheel. That
rotating water wheel on the Fluid Rower is in many ways indicative that its designers know and understand these principles very
well, and gave particular thought to the point I am about to make. You see, experienced rowers mentally work around the rowing
cycle in this way. It’s not forwards and backwards, it’s round and round. This encourages the meditative state of mind which in
essence means you finish your workout physically exhausted but mentally refreshed and relaxed and 100% ready for the rest of
your day. And this is what Fluid Rower brings to its fortunate owners.
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