Rowing

Rowing is a great form of exercise


Whether you already row or are considering rowing to keep in shape, lose weight, cross-train for another sport, compete on the water or rehabilitate from injury or surgery, rowing is the complete exercise .

Arms, legs, chest, back, abs—even your mind. Your whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion of rowing. Rowing is such a great exercise in so many different ways.

• Low-impact (easy on the knees and ankles)
• High calorie burner (because it uses so many muscle groups)
• Great for joint health (joints move through a wide range of motion)
• Upper body (completes the stroke)
• Lower body (the legs initiate the drive)
• Works the back and abs too!
• Superb aerobic fitness (great for cardiovascular fitness)
• Relieves Stress (for overall health and well-being)

This is different from the rowing you may have done as a kid in a rowboat. The difference lies in the sliding seat. Your legs compress and extend with every stroke—in addition to the more obvious work being done by the back and arms.

Rowing Compared to Other Forms of Exercise

	Low Impact	Lower Body	Upper Body	Core	Full Range of Motion
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