Tasting my own medicine...

[XENO]

For years I have been rowing every day. I started when I was 13 and a
half years old and kept rowing daily until I turned 32. Now I am 38,
married with four children under the age of 13 and I coach daily and
reduced my daily rowing routines to 5X 45 minute sessions per week.

This change in exercise pace made me appreciate the rowing workouts
that much more. By being forced to NOT row, I enjoy that much more
getting on the rowing machine and feeling what makes rowing so
enjoyable.

First, I find that the rowing range of motion and its repetition
loosens up the body from ankles through the lower back to the shoulder
blades. I always begin my rows by warming up fragments of the rowing
stroke which emphasis full extensions of the limbs and hinging at the
hip joint thus also stretching out the hamstrings.

Second, breaking a sweat comes gradually and easily. With rowing
almost 90% of the body's muscles are being used all while being seated
on a comfortable seat which makes sliding and using the leg drive
smooth as if floating on air. I find power for my muscles by
adjusting my stroke per minute rate to my breathing rhythm. I take
deep breath throughout the stroke cycle. Rhythmic breathing is in its
own right a strength exercise, because the lung volume is more
utilized during exercise than during sedentary work. The combination
of breathing and moving the body up and down the rowing track gently
warms the body up.

Third, by the time I am 3/4 through my rowing routine, I feel better
about myself mentally. The positive endorphins kick in and I come to
truly appreciate how doing a rowing workout delivers the "goods" so to
speak.

I have always said to beginners how powerful of a life changing
discipline rowing is. Now that I do not have the luxury to rowing
everyday, I get to taste my own medicine and I LIKE IT.

If you have never rowed before, I hope that my short piece will make
you curious about rowing. Rowing is a gentle sport on your joints, no
impact. This is the one sport where you will see elder athletes in
their 90ies still compete.

All the best, row soon, row far,
sincerely,
Xeno Müller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, Olympic record holder
www.row2go.com

[Peter Kim]

Great to hear from you, as always.

How go things?

Best,
Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
Ph: 714-668-2554
Fx: 714-668-2515
http://www.peterbeckkim.com
http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/doccottle

[Xeno Muller]

Hello Peter,
I have been coaching a bit more on the water.
We are moving our indoor rowing to the sister club behind C'est si bon in Newport Beach. 
I wish you a great Sunday.
Enjoy your training.
Xeno

--
Xeno Muller
Olympic gold & silver medalist
President
www.row2go.com
949-400-7630   

Join one of the fastest growing communities of indoor rowers at www.row2go.com
Xeno Muller won an Olympic Gold in Atlanta and an Olympic Silver in Sydney, and is the current Olympic Record holder in the 2000m Single Scull. He is also the President and founder of  Row2Go which is quickly becoming THE online community for both indoor and on-the-water rowers providing its members with weekly online workout routines and individualized coaching programs.

[Peter Kim]

I know where that is...that used to be a lunch place we frequented when the medical management office was situated on Pacific Coast Highway. It's now located on Superior Avenue, a few minutes away.

There is a company push for it employees to get and stay fit...do you have anything like a packet or presentation I could either email or pass along to the Human Resources department? (I know what you do from personal experience, but it's always nice to have something more formal to pass along).

Best,
Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
Ph: 714-668-2554
Fx: 714-668-2515
http://www.peterbeckkim.com
http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/doccottle

[Xeno Muller]

"Formal"
Let me work on formal.
Formal should become my middle name :-).
Do you have an example of "formal". :-)
The opportunity you are speaking of would be perfect for my 10 week beginner program.  I will have it in form of 4 DVD in the next few days.
Cool.
Xeno

[Peter Kim]

The DVD program would be good to have available...but I'm pretty sure none of the IT staff has rowing machines, yet :)

I was thinking more about having whomever of them was interested come out to your new facility for a trial session or classes.

As for "formal," just something that could be handed out to prospective clients, or client groups. More than a business card, like a brochure or something.

 
Best,
Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
Ph: 714-668-2554
Fx: 714-668-2515
http://www.peterbeckkim.com
http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/doccottle

[Peter Kim]

Your website does have a page devoted to Iron Oarsman, which is now relocating (relocated?). Normally I'd point folks to a website, but that one page doesn't do your classes justice, I think.

Your "Why Row?" page comes closer, but there are no easily found items that draw people in and convey the  appeal of rowing with you:

• testimonials, testimonials, testimonials
• your highly encouraging spirit and booming voice :)
• convenient location and class hours, if you live/work in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa
• rowing's highly efficient, complementary, and complimentary nature
• joint sparing, career longevity encouraging
• 83+% of body's muscles used during each stroke cycle
• works opposing muscle groups to those overused while computing
• unique combination of dynamic (aerobic) and static (strength) training
• quiet machine with small footprint
• extensibility to on-water training, nearby in Newport Beach

 

Best,
Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
Ph: 714-668-2554
Fx: 714-668-2515
http://www.peterbeckkim.com
http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/doccottle

[Peter Kim]

Do you have a video that encompasses all of the above? :)

Best,
Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
Ph: 714-668-2554
Fx: 714-668-2515
http://www.peterbeckkim.com
http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/doccottle

[Xeno Muller]

Yes I have to work that page over.

[odin]

great thread Xeno, nice to see how many people are 'in your court'
btw i was pondering what the source of peoples 'resistance' to getting
into rowing and i wanted your thoughts on the matter
i have friends that have ergs in thier gyms and even after i discuss
the benefits they seem not to 'bite':
the main reasons i see might be:
1. it's a machine and they lump ergs in with treadmills and
StairMasters and other machines that cost a lot and don't deliver a
full body exercise
2. they perceive the rowing machine as able to help their general
fitness but not meet all of their needs, especially if they are
looking for 'beach body' musculature without a true conditioning
component
3. it requires technique unlike a StairMaster, so they shy away
from it due to potential embarrassment (?)

what do you think?

On Aug 1, 4:44 am, Xeno Muller <xenogo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yes I have to work that page over.
>
>
>

> On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Peter Kim <doccott...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Your website does have a page devoted to Iron Oarsman<https://www.row2go.us/index.php/oc-rowing>,

> > which is now relocating (relocated?). Normally I'd point folks to a website,
> > but that one page doesn't do your classes justice, I think.
>
> > Your "Why Row?" page comes closer, but there are no easily found items that
> > draw people in and convey the  appeal of rowing with you:
>

> >    - testimonials, testimonials, testimonials
> >    - your highly encouraging spirit and booming voice :)
> >    - convenient location and class hours, if you live/work in Newport
> >    Beach/Costa Mesa
> >    - rowing's highly efficient, complementary, and complimentary nature
> >       - joint sparing, career longevity encouraging
> >       - 83+% of body's muscles used during each stroke cycle
> >       - works opposing muscle groups to those overused while computing
> >       - unique combination of dynamic (aerobic) and static (strength)
> >       training
> >       - quiet machine with small footprint
> >       - extensibility to on-water training, nearby in Newport Beach

>
> > Best,
> > Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
> > Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
> > Ph: 714-668-2554
> > Fx: 714-668-2515
> >http://www.peterbeckkim.com
> >http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com

> > on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/doccottle

>
> > On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 7:24 AM, Peter Kim <doccott...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> The DVD program would be good to have available...but I'm pretty sure none
> >> of the IT staff has rowing machines, yet :)
>
> >> I was thinking more about having whomever of them was interested come out
> >> to your new facility for a trial session or classes.
>
> >> As for "formal," just something that could be handed out to prospective
> >> clients, or client groups. More than a business card, like a brochure or
> >> something.
>
> >> Best,
> >> Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
> >> Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
> >> Ph: 714-668-2554
> >> Fx: 714-668-2515
> >>http://www.peterbeckkim.com
> >>http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com

> >> on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/doccottle

>
> >> On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 7:17 AM, Xeno Muller <xenogo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>> "Formal"
> >>> Let me work on formal.
> >>> Formal should become my middle name :-).
> >>> Do you have an example of "formal". :-)
> >>> The opportunity you are speaking of would be perfect for my 10 week
> >>> beginner program.  I will have it in form of 4 DVD in the next few days.
> >>> Cool.
> >>> Xeno
>

> >>> On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Peter Kim <doccott...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>>> I know where that is...that used to be a lunch place we frequented when
> >>>> the medical management office was situated on Pacific Coast Highway. It's
> >>>> now located on Superior Avenue, a few minutes away.
>
> >>>> There is a company push for it employees to get and stay fit...do you
> >>>> have anything like a packet or presentation I could either email or pass
> >>>> along to the Human Resources department? (I know what you do from personal
> >>>> experience, but it's always nice to have something more formal to pass
> >>>> along).
>
> >>>> Best,
> >>>> Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
> >>>> Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
> >>>> Ph: 714-668-2554
> >>>> Fx: 714-668-2515
> >>>>http://www.peterbeckkim.com
> >>>>http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com

> >>>> on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/doccottle

>
> >>>> On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 6:31 AM, Xeno Muller <xenogo...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >>>>> Hello Peter,
> >>>>> I have been coaching a bit more on the water.
> >>>>> We are moving our indoor rowing to the sister club behind C'est si bon
> >>>>> in Newport Beach.
> >>>>> I wish you a great Sunday.
> >>>>> Enjoy your training.
> >>>>> Xeno
>

> >>>>> On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 12:53 AM, Peter Kim <doccott...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >>>>>> Great to hear from you, as always.
>
> >>>>>> How go things?
>
> >>>>>> Best,
> >>>>>> Peter "Beck" Kim, MD
> >>>>>> Medical Director, Family Care Centers, Baker St. Office
> >>>>>> Ph: 714-668-2554
> >>>>>> Fx: 714-668-2515
> >>>>>>http://www.peterbeckkim.com
> >>>>>>http://www.MedicalRecordShow.com

> >>>>>> on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/doccottle