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 INDOOR ROWING

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Indoor rowing is not as daft as it sounds, wipe away the pictures of a dingy in a sports hall and replace it with one of the many rowing machines in sports centres today.

Popularity
This is a very popular sport as it gives the lower and upper body a good and thorough work out.

Location
At a sports centre near you.

Age
From young teenagers to no upper age limit.

Ability
You will need a fair to good physical fitness though by using rowing in your fitness regime it will promote a good fitness level.

Description
When the benefits of rowing were realized some genius decided that it was time to invent the 'Rowing Machine' machines are fitted with a computerised counter, to count the number of strokes pulled. OK the science bit, the rower sits on a seat and puts their feet onto either a platform or footholds, the oars are represented by a hand bar which is joined to a cable, the object is to pull the bar against the strain and push with the feet, then return, this action simulates the movement of rowing.

Dedication
Fit this in as part of your fitness regime at you local Gym or sports centre, however Indoor Rowing or Concept Rowing has become so popular there are competitions through out the UK and the world, so you may also want to consider your dietry requirements to maintain optimum fitness.

Potential
Join a team and compete at local, national and international level, enter competitions for prizes and trophies. Gain a good level of physical fitness.

Closely Related Activities
Keeping Fit 349,

Cost
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Level of Demand
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