Low usage. Elastic was replaced recently due to a bit of dry rot from it just sitting.
Cardio Benefits: Rowing is an excellent cardiovascular workout that elevates your heart rate, strengthens your heart muscle, and improves your cardiovascular endurance. It burns a significant number of calories, making it effective for weight loss and overall cardiovascular fitness.
Strength Training Benefits: The Viking 2 engages almost all the major muscles in your body, providing a comprehensive strength training workout.
Legs: Rowing utilizes the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves during the drive phase of the stroke, pushing off the foot stretcher.
Core: Your core muscles, including the abs, obliques, and lower back, play a crucial role in stabilizing your body and maintaining proper posture throughout the rowing motion.
Upper Body: Rowing strengthens your upper body muscles, including your lats, rhomboids, deltoids, triceps, and biceps, as you pull the handle towards your chest.