According to Mens-Total-Fitness.com, orbital machines offer a cardiovascular workout without high impact, which means that your heart and lungs will work hard without causing unnecessary strain on your joints. Orbital exercise machines utilize a rowing motion. The push and pull required while rowing make orbital exercise machines a total body workout. Use your fitness goals, budget and expected daily use when considering purchasing an orbital exercise machine.
Concept 2 Model D Rowing Machine
The website Exercise Equipment Expert cites the Concept 2 Model D as the best club-quality rower under $1,000 -- as of November 2010 -- on the market. The flywheel is quiet and offers you a broad range of resistance. The handles on this rowing machine have been ergonomically designed to better simulate the arm position of on-water rowing. Among the unique features on this orbital exercise machine is the ability to link together with other rowers to simulate rowing as a team. This rowing machine supports a maximum user weight of up to 500 lbs.
Bodycraft VR100 Rower
This rowing machine folds up for storage and offers both air and magnetic resistance. Exercise Equipment Expert states that the seat glides smoothly and the rower is ergonomically designed to accommodate any user height. The Bodycraft VR100 Rower is equipped with a polar heart rate monitor receiver, a feature which allows you to track your workouts with your heart rate monitor.
Water Rower
These rowers are unique due to their design, according to Exercise Equipment Review. A water flywheel mimics the feeling of rowing a boat. The flywheel is situated just under your foot pedals and consists of two small oars that circulate in water within a large, round enclosure. Water rowers come in home and commercial models, and are constructed from wood or stainless steel.
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