Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
How long is an eight boat? An eight has an average length of 19.9m and a minimum weight of 96Kg. How tippy is a single scull? Quite tippy. Rowing the single takes practice, like learning to ride a bike. How many calories does a rower eat in a day? A rower can eat up to
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“Indoor Rowing is a fantastic sport which is for anybody of any age or disability. It doesn’t matter what the problem is or what you perceive your problem to be, there will be a way round it and we can get you rowing on the machine” Sean Gaffney 2 x World Indoor Rowing Champion 3
Exclusive Interview with World Indoor Rowing Champion Sean Gaffney Read More »
The sport also preserves muscle and helps maintains stable levels of body fat and cholesterol. Scientists carried out tests on 125 amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79 and compared them with healthy adults from a wide age group who did not exercise regularly. The findings, outlined in two papers in the journal Aging Cell, showed
Cycling can Hold Back Ageing and Rejuvenate the Immune System Read More »
Just swipe your finger over a map, and Strava’s Route Builder for Mobile will create a run route for you. Read on… For runners and cyclists who want to plan safe, exciting routes to run and cycle in new places, a new Strava feature called Route Builder for Mobile is promising to make that process
Strava’s New Route Building App is the Godsend we’ve all been waiting for Read More »
One of my least favorite weekends of the year is when clocks tumble backwards. The beginning of fall training for me is a sign I can no longer deny summer is over and winter is coming. As a 58-year-old cyclist, here’s how I change my training for the fall and what I recommend you should
Fall and Winter Training Plan for Cyclists Over 50 Read More »
Myth #1: Rowing is only an upper body workout. Rowing involves every large muscle group in the body. The legs are the primary driver on each stroke, followed by the core and finishing with the arms. The sliding seat allows the athlete to horizontally “jump” on each stroke, using the large muscles of the legs. Rowing is
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Research shows that not only can weightlifting improve your body composition and give you a toned appearance, it can also improve your overall health and make you a happier person. Weightlifting can help you burn fat, reduce your risk of diabetes, prevent back pain and even help you fight depression. Read on to find out
13 Benefits of Weightlifting That No One Tells You About Read More »
Saddle Height Stand up next to your bike in your shoes with your heel pushed against the rear stabiliser adjust the saddle so that the top of it is in line with the top of your hip bone when you sit on your saddle make sure that your leg is straight at the bottom of
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Indoor rowing pro Graham Benton took over the British Rowing Instagram account to answer your questions. Graham Benton competing at BRIC 2016 (Naomi Baker) Indoor rowing pro Graham Benton answered all your indoor rowing questions from race day tips to over-training. Here are some highlights: Training Is steady state the best way to get faster? “I believe
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Joel Naukkarinen rowed 100km in 6h 6min (1:49.8 split). Height / Weight: 1.87 m / 91 KgBirthday: March 30, 1993 KouvolaPlace of residence: KuopioStudying: Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland. Joel’s Motto: “Fitness motivation is measured in practice… Exercise can be, for example, “only” 4-6 hours a day, but the rest of the day
Finland’s Joel Naukkarinen Indoor Rowing World Record Read More »