Get Your Heart Rate Up and Rev Your Calorie Burn With This 20-Minute Rowing Workout

If you've been ignoring the rowing machine at the gym, it's time to strap in and start perfecting your stroke. Not only have boutique classes like Orangetheory Fitness and Row House embraced this piece of cardio equipment in their classes, but you can also get in your own full-body workout at the gym.

This 20-minute "Strength & Sweat" workout by Dani Hansen, senior trainer at Hydrow and three-time World Rowing Championship silver medalist, will get your blood pumping and rev up your heart rate. Not only is the rowing machine a good cardio workout, but it also works your arms, abs, and legs.

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"If you've never picked up an oar or a rower handle before, the body sequence of the rowing stroke will definitely feel a bit unnatural and awkward at first," she told POPSUGAR. "Give yourself a few minutes of practice to focus on the movement, and it will become second nature in no time." If you're totally new to indoor rowing, here are some tips on how to perfect your form. But whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, this rowing workout will leave you sweaty and help you torch fat.