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Rowing is great to suppliment running/cycling for me. It targets the core a bit more, and gives great CV without stressing the muscles you run/cycle With. But more focused, and probably doesnt cover the full stride/stroke. Its the sort thing I used to get up to when my body needed to rest from running and cycling (I hate resting). It kinda works the leg muscles you use to run up hill, or cycle leant forward (on the gas). But difficult to see it being a temporary replacement.
I should test it. I'm rowing OK at the moment (all be it With less 'grab'). But I fear 'detraining' far too much to wait before I start running again.
(disclaimer: I'm old and from the age when 'crosstraining' was the ultimate 'thing')