Learn how to improve strength and cardiovascular endurance with rowing.
If you’re looking for a
full—body exercise
that improves cardio health, offers strength—building benefits, is low impact, and has low risk of injury, then
Indoor Rowing
is for you. Commonly viewed as the ultimate full—body workout, rowing can be incorporated into any training program to achieve fitness and athletic goals efficiently and effectively.
Increasing in popularity since the early 2000s, rowing machines (also called ergs) can be found at most gyms or fitness facilities, and they are also accessible equipment for at—home gyms. The erg engages the majority of the muscles in your body—far more than other common cardio machines.
With
, you get a
comprehensive guide
to mastering this versatile piece of equipment and reaping the benefits of improved strength and cardiorespiratory health. You’ll learn
proper rowing technique
, and you’ll get
expert advice
on building the most effective workouts to get the most out of your time on the rower:
Drills to correct common rowing errors for improved technique
Warm—up exercises, drills, and sequences
to prepare the body for the full workout
Cool—down stretches
and movements to help the body recover after the workout
Three sample workouts
for endurance and
four sample workouts
for interval training
Off—the—rower strength exercises to improve performance on the rower
A sample
six—week training program
with two or three workouts per week
Excellent for both muscular and cardiorespiratory conditioning, the rower has proven to be versatile and adaptable for any training goal. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike—as well as the coaches and fitness professionals who work with them—will find
to be a valuable guide for full—body conditioning.
Earn continuing education credits/units!
A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.