From what I understand, rowing machines give an excellent workout. I've tried the various machines and didn't like any! Nor gyms. Nor running. Skipping is OK.
The only way I've found to lose weight is by eating less, cutting out snacks, and cutting down on potatoes and bread.
So over the last three weeks I lost 10lb. Another 2 stone would be ideal
My daily exercise is walking dogs, and going up and down stairs 5-10times until breathless. Not enough tbh.
But I do juggle, 5 balls for maybe 5 minutes,
And bash my home made makiwara (leather punchbag for striking, with motorbike tyres for jo & bokken).
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Gets the cardio up but it's really for tanren-uchi rather than fitness