Later, Jon served in Vietnam (probably USMC like Larry Wilcox). Traffic Officer Jon Baker. After joining the CHP, as any aspiring motor officer before being assigned to a motor squad, Jon was assigned to a patrol car. In 1975, he met Frank Poncherello and convinced him to become a CHP officer.
You can but don't expect a ton of power, you might get 100W. You would have to connect the pivot points to some kind of ratcheting device and turn a flywheel. Since you are only rowing forward a small portion of the time you will need a flywheel.
But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing form.