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Hi Keith, Sorry to hear about your injury. It is hard to say whether rowing is going to help

You will have to join the WaterRowerChallenge Yahoo group to participate in this challenge.

Here's a new challenge for all you eager rowers. A two week tuneup is all about putting time in

Please view on YouTube the difference between poor ratio and rhythm rowing and good ratio and rhythm

Good link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXnKyJdA01w&mode=related&search= >From:

I wanted to share with everyone some interesting findings I read on the Peak Performance website (www

Hi Stephen and Robert, Thank you for your postings. Stephen, your comments and advice are really

Due to rowing being a seated exercise, many users may experience discomfort on the seat and/or

Please remember everyone is different-in body shape, body type, limb lengths, technique skills and

Below is a list of factors that can increase your risk of an injury when rowing as well as tips to

To assist you with learning and understanding the correct the rowing technique, we have posted a few

The Recovery is the relaxed phase of the rowing action. During this phase please ensure you: · Have

The Rock Over phase occurs after the Release position before you move into the Recovery phase. The

· Sit tall with strong torso · The torso is positioned just past the vertical · Handle drawn in to

· Aim to Drive with the legs first · Aim to push smoothly and evenly off the footboard · Feel the

Focus Points are technique points which you concentrate on for a number of rowing strokes. Focusing

FAULT Handle slowing down at the end of the Drive at the Release - usually caused by lack of

FAULT Leaning back too far and pulling the handle downwards at the Release to finish off the Drive.

FAULT Pulling the handle down into the lap at the Release, this will result in a shorter, less

Compression at the Catch It is important to have a long rowing stroke. This is achieved when the arms

Rowing should not place any extra strain on your knees as it is a non load bearing exercise. However,

Dear S, Thank you for your message. Rowing without foot straps is a good drill to correct many

Most articles suggest exercising for 20 minutes at least 3x a week. I believe in order to maintain

FAULT Hesitating at the Catch, rather than having a smooth, seamless change of direction. This will

FAULT Bents arms at the Catch and early in the Drive, will result in a weak Drive as the full power

In order to participate in this challenge, you need to join the WaterRowerChallenge group at http://

FAULT Overreaching at the Catch occurs when the body keeps moving over the knees in a general

If you are experiencing stiffness in your shins and ankles after rowing, you may be rowing

Hi Mark, The key is to get the rowing technique right. Some people in other rowing groups initially

Generally, no! However, you can hurt your back if you are rowing with poor rowing technique ie with