{"id":25235,"date":"2022-11-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=25235"},"modified":"2022-12-13T14:37:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:37:59","slug":"common-misconceptions-about-indoor-rowing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/common-misconceptions-about-indoor-rowing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Misconceptions About Indoor Rowing Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably heard a thing or two about <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/classpass-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-indoor-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">indoor rowing classes<\/a>, or personally experienced one yourself. However, first impressions or common rumors aren\u2019t everything when it comes to this <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/16\/benefits-of-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wildly effective workout<\/a>! Some of these misconceptions might surprise you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>It\u2019s strictly cardio<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you will get a pretty solid cardiovascular workout in, it\u2019s not the only benefit on the workout menu! <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/classpass-glossary-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rowing machine<\/a> classes are a full body workout, so it\u2019s a great way to pair strength with cardio, as the resistance will help build muscle strength. An additional perk of rowing classes is better posture, as you are strengthening your posterior chain muscles and core.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>You\u2019ll get bulky legs<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your professional counterparts may be strongly built due to an expertly paired lifting regimen, a regular rowing machine class will not cause you to bulk up. In fact, the cardiovascular workout you\u2019ll get from it will help burn additional calories! Instead, you\u2019ll build strong and toned muscles from your legs to your shoulders, which aid in better posture, making you appear taller and toned.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rowing is hard on your back and upper body muscles<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a major myth! If you\u2019re experiencing back and upper body fatigue or pain, it\u2019s due to poor form. Rowing actually strengthens your posterior chain muscles, which include your glutes, core and back muscles. You always want to make sure you\u2019re pushing through your heels and sitting up straight, with your core muscles drawn in. Your legs will be doing the majority of the pushing, with a little help from your back at the top of the stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n[sc name=&#8221;saveupto70off&#8221; ]\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The faster you pull, the further you\u2019ll go<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking those distance PRs isn\u2019t directly related to the number of strokes you pull on the machine. It\u2019s a power based equation, in fact! Just like you\u2019d do on a bike, you\u2019ll want to add resistance to build up speed. The harder you push out each individual stroke will determine how far you\u2019ll go!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The higher the resistance, the better the workout<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not true! Depending on what type of workout you\u2019re hoping for (more cardio vs. more strength) the resistance on the damper should be changed accordingly. If you\u2019re more focused on cardio, try keeping the damper between 3-5. If you\u2019re focused on building strength in your posterior chain muscles, bring it up to 7-10 depending on your fitness level, focusing on hard slow pulls.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve probably heard a thing or two about indoor rowing classes, or personally experienced one yourself. However, first impressions or common rumors aren\u2019t everything when it comes to this wildly effective workout! 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