Originally posted on Aug 22, 2018 by Total Gym

This ACE-sponsored study, “The Acute and Chronic Physiological Responses to Exercise with the Total Gym® Row Trainer™ in Adults,” was originally published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Exercise Physiology Online.

The Total Gym family of products is ubiquitous, as well known among insomniacs as it is among fitness enthusiasts. I guess that’s what a late-night infomercial starring Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley can do for a brand. Importantly, however, Total Gym sits at that rare confluence of popularity and effectiveness, so it’s no surprise that the introduction of the Total Gym ELEVATE Row (previously called Row Trainer) was met with enthusiasm.

The indoor rowing machine, a staple of fitness facilities around the world, provides a challenging workout, while sparing the joints the high-impact ground reaction forces associated with running and jogging. That said, what makes the ELEVATE Row different?

Like other Total Gym machines, the ELEVATE Row uses… Read More