Join The Crew; Why You Should Row

There are many forms of exercise that are beneficial for the body. There's exercises that test strength, some that test cardio, but there’s not many that test both at the same time. One of my favorite forms of cardio strength is rowing. Throughout college I was an NCAA athlete in rowing, and continued my rowing career after college by becoming a rowing coach. Now as a coach at the studio The Row House, I continue to be able to strengthen my muscles and heart through this graceful workout. Something that can be done on and off the water, rowing is an all-encompassing full body workout with untapped benefits. 

When it comes to cardiovascular strength and muscular strength, the 2 don't have to be separated. Throughout exercises like rowing, your arms, core, and leg muscles are being used for their strength during the stroke, and the heart is quickly pumping blood throughout them to increase their efficiency and cardiovascular strength. From the moment you begin the stroke your legs are being used to push you down the slide, then your core leans your torso back to lengthen the stroke even more, then your arms are added in by rowing the oar to your chest. Those steps are reversed to then repeat, allowing the workout to be both push and pull. The strength in each stroke is what moves your boat, your strength is its motor. The harder you push with your legs, the more you lean with your core, and the harder you pull with your arms, the further and faster your boat will go. A true full body strength and cardio workout, something I believe is beneficial for everyone. With no impact and fluid motions, it allows for the joints to strengthen without stress. 

A sport that's meant a lot to me throughout my life, allowing you to join a crew and community of like minded people all in search of becoming stronger. Interested in integrating rowing into your movement routine in South Tampa? Contact me here.