an exercise bike and a model d rower at home

[shevchenko]

i have a professional exercise bike and model d concept2.
i usually use my exercise bike for warming up for weightlifting.and sometimes for cardio. (usually cardio with concept 2)

but if concept 2 is as good as an exercise bike for warming up. then i can sell my exercise bike.

because cardio with concept 2 is much better.

a friend of mine says that. dont sell bike because ,it s better for legs. but i think he doesnt know enough about rowing
what s your suggestion , please?
thank u

[johnlvs2run]

There is much faster movement on the bicycle, with rather limited range of motion.

There is not as much movement over time on the rowing machine, but a greater range of motion.

You can focus on the drive with your legs by keeping your arms completely straight the entire time you are rowing.

[Laura Ann]

I'd keep the exercise bike. I wish I had easy access to one right now, because I have a metatarsal stress fracture. Running and rowing (except for arms-only) are out for now, but an exercise bike works.

Same goes for knee injuries - sometimes running or rowing is out of the question, but cycling might be okay.

I have a bad tendency to only cross-train when injured. I'm learning that I need to broaden my range of cardio activities if I want to keep fit without injury. That's why I got the erg. (There's irony for you.)

[jliddil]

I have a lifecycle and elliptical at home and hope to get a concept2 for home as well soon. Now I use it my company gym. I would keep the bike. You can cross train in this way and add variety I feel. I won't ever stick to a single piece of equipment if I don't have to.

[chgoss]

My advice, keep the bike. I cant tell you how many pieces of exercise equipment that I got rid of thinking I wouldnt use them, only to want them back a couple of years later..

[CapeRower]

I'd say keep the bike. I use both alternating different days for each. The C2 does work the legs; but bike does it in a different way. I find the rower makes my cycling stronger and cycling strengthens rowing.

[7-11]

keep them both. switching up will keep you from burning out. if you want to see how much rowing really works your legs, get on the bike AFTER you do a rowing workout. compare that to just riding. at the same time riding the bike isn't going to do much for your arms or back muscles.