WaterRower WRM7060, Owner'S Manual

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STORAGE OF YOUR WATERROWER
Your WaterRower can be stored upright. Lift the rear spacer end, pull the WaterRower
towards you and use the momentum to stand it in an upright position. When storing the
WaterRower, please ensure the seat is in the forward position (close to the footboard). When
stored upright the WaterRower is stable and it only takes the space of a chair.
USING YOUR WATERROWER
The Rowing Action uses 84% of your muscle mass; from the tips of the fingers holding
the handle/oars, to the balls of the feet connected to the footboard/boat, all the muscles
between these 2 points contribute to the Rowing Action.
The Rowing Action is comprised of both fast (drive phase) and slow (recovery phase)
movements. It is important to combine these 2 movements into a rhythm in order to create
a smooth, flowing, unhurried Rowing Action. The diagrams below show 3 basic movements
of the rowing action.
CATCH POSITION
Sitting tall, arms straight reaching forward,
shoulders relaxed, head up, eyes looking
forward, legs compressed and shins vertical .
DRIVE PHASE
Drive back with the legs, arms hang off the
handle and only begin to bend once handle
is above the knees, torso is strong with good
posture and body angle opens up slowly as you
drive the legs.
RELEASE POSITION
Legs straight, handle drawn to chest, sitting
back just past the vertical, torso firm, shoulders
relaxed, head up and eyes looking forward.
Allow yourself the first few rowing sessions to practice the correct positions and phases as
well as the correct ratio and rhythm of the rowing action. With regular rowing, the technique
will become easier and you will soon experience the physiological benefits of rowing.
Please visit
www.HowToRow.com to learn more about the phases and positions of the
rowing technique.