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A woman working out with a rowing machine | Source: Freepik
DIY Rowing Machine — Build Your Own Fitness Equipment on a Budget!
Apr 25, 202406:52 A.M.
Take control of your fitness journey without emptying your wallet by building your own DIY rowing machine—a cost-effective solution to stay fit and active at home.
Unlock the secret to affordable home fitness with our DIY rowing machine guide. Rowing machines offer an excellent cardiovascular workout, but their high cost can be a barrier. Why not build your own?
With straightforward instructions and common materials, you can assemble a reliable, feature-rich rowing machine without breaking the bank. Get ready to enhance your fitness routine from the comfort of your home. Let’s start building and row your way to better health!
DIY Rowing Machine: Get Fit at Home with This Homemade Skateboard Workout Gear
Materials:
- Skateboard
- Two loop resistance bands (varying strengths)
- Two heavy dumbbells or two pieces of 2 x 4 timber
- Stable upright support (a power rack frame works well)
- 18-inch dowel
Instructions:
1. Position two heavy dumbbells or timber pieces at the base of the upright to form a footrest, creating a 'T' shape.
A person holding dumbbells' | Source: YouTube/@prxperformance
2. Loop the heaviest resistance band around the bottom of the upright.
Hold your resistance band as illustrated in the image | Source: YouTube/@prxperformance
3. Place the skateboard approximately three feet in front of the upright, facing it.
4. Loop the other end of the heaviest band around the front axle of the skateboard to create resistance during each row.
Attached the resistance band on your skateboard | Source: YouTube/@prxperformance
5. Secure the other resistance band around the upright, positioning it about 12 inches higher than the first.
Secure another resistance band slightly higher than the first one | Source: YouTube/@prxperformance
6. Thread the piece of dowel through the other end of the lighter resistance band.
7. Your skateboard resistance band setup is now finished. Sit on the skateboard, place your feet on the footrest, grip the dowel handle, and you're all set to start rowing!
A complete DIY rowing machine | Source: YouTube/@prxperformance
With your newly built DIY rowing machine, you're now equipped to enhance your home workouts affordably and effectively.
Ready to expand your DIY fitness arsenal? Dive into our next project by checking out our guide on creating a DIY slide board, perfect for boosting your agility and strength training.
