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[Rowville]

I didn't see an introduction thread so I decided to create one of my own.
So about me:
Have gone rowing exactly twice.
Avid hiker.
Avid beachgoer.
Gym rat.
And thats about it.

Anything else you want to know just ask.

 

[Coffeeaddict]

Hi! Newbie here. I tried rowing once and a friend has been convincing me to join a regular rowing team. I am thrilled! I am not a sporty person but rowing is like a total body workout. All muscles are working! I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

[shaun]

Hi Rowville, what kind of exercise do you do in the gym, does it tie in with your rowing or is it seperate from that?

 

[MrPips]

I have never been rowing if it wasn't in a gym, but hopefully that will change now that I have moved to Boston. Outside of wanting to get into rowing, I play golf, basketball and go to the gym. Look forward to learning more about rowing here on the forum.

 

[shaun]

I have never been rowing if it wasn't in a gym, but hopefully that will change now that I have moved to Boston. Outside of wanting to get into rowing, I play golf, basketball and go to the gym. Look forward to learning more about rowing here on the forum.

You will not regret it, rowing is a greatly rewarding exercise for fitness and for fun. Once you start on the water you will soon become fixed.

 

[nameless]

Hey, this is an excellent idea for a thread!!! Kudos to Rowville.

I hope that all of you will enjoy your time here, because I am an avid rower... I live the life, I breathe the air, and every time my heart beats it says "rowing".
(Ok, maybe that was a slight exaggeration, but it isn't far from the truth!!!)

If you can afford to or every manage to try rowing once (on water!!!) I guarantee that you will love it!!!

 

[footiefan]

Good idea - My name is Mark from the UK - Im going to be using my rowing machine as part of my fitness regime to get in shape starting properly March 1st

 

[Faizal]

New to the site but I've been rowing for a good 6 months. Originally it was my friends idea as a source of recreation but now I want to row competitively and compete against others.

 

[garybeard]

Hey I'm new to the site, It has some really good features. I row for health and well-being rather than competition and have been enjoying it immensely since I began.

 

[dbras]

Newbie here as well. I've only gone rowing once, but have been in to sports my whole life, and in the gym the last 3 years. Can't wait to get rowing more and more, love it!

 

[CrashingUp]

New here too. I've been rowing about half a dozen times but I do a lot of rowing on my rowing machine that I've got at home. I'm also very active and try to remain fit and as healthy as possible by rowing regularly, about 5 times a week, and also lifting weights. I also enjoy to play many others sports such as basketball and the odd game of tennis.

 

[HollisterFitch]

Hi guys. I'm a newbie but I'm really interested into getting into rowing. I've only done it twice with a few college friends but I can honestly say that I had a good time. I love how if everyone isn't working together and isn't on the same rhythm, you can tell because you won't move at all, haha.

 

[Wonderzz]

Hi, I've never rowed before but I do try to stay pretty active. I lift weights 5 days a week and also do cardio 5 days a week.

 

[LionsFan92]

Hi, my name is JD. I'm not an avid rower, but I've used an erg before. It was one of the toughest workouts I've ever had in my life. I have mad respect for people who think using those is fun

 

[Hardison]

Another newbie here,

Years ago, I used a rowing machine at the YMCA. I really loved it. Now, I having a hard time finding a gym with a rowing machine. Actually, I wouldn't mind owing one.