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Rowing has been staged at every Games since making its debut on the Olympic programme at the 1900 Games, also in Paris, after the rowing event at the 1896 Games was cancelled due to bad weather. Competitive rowing has existed as a sport for around 200 years, born out of the rivalry between Oxford an…
Begin with manageable targets—10 minutes of daily exercise can be a starting point. Research shows that small, incremental changes are more sustainable than drastic overhauls. A study in Health Psychology found that people who started with small, achievable exercise goals were 33% more likely to mai…
As the way we train continues to change, so does our approach to where we train. Whether in a city flat, a converted loft or a compact cottage, it’s entirely possible to create an effective, design-led home gym without compromising style or available space.
Whatever your level of athletic endeavour, if you are using rowing for exercise, you will likely soon be hooked on bettering your scores. And if you are new to rowing, the fastest way to improve is by learning the basics of good rowing technique. Unlike the treadmill or exercise bike, basic techniqu…
Whether you're chasing better scores or want to get more out of your indoor rowing, these articles are here to help. By understanding the fundamentals of the rowing stroke, you will go faster, further, and gain more fitness without extra physical effort.
So far in this series on indoor rowing, we have focussed on the pattern of the rowing stroke and how to achieve proper, efficient rowing technique (If you missed them, be sure to catch up on the drive sequence here, and the recovery here.)
