{"id":26479,"date":"2022-11-03T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=26479"},"modified":"2022-12-13T14:36:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:36:41","slug":"indoor-rowing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/indoor-rowing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for an Indoor Rowing Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because you were too tall to be a coxswain in college doesn\u2019t mean you have to give up your dreams of being on a rowing team. That also applies if you\u2019re now a city dweller who lives far away from the water. Indoor rowing follows the same techniques and principles as water rowing but without the well, water. So, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/benefits-of-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what are the benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of rowing workouts? This type of low-impact exercise targets every muscle in your body, especially your arms, legs and core (the trifecta, if you will). &nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/benefits-of-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some even go so far as to say<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that it uses 85% of the muscles in your body at once.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like anything else, trying something new \u2014 especially when there\u2019s a complicated rowing machine involved \u2014 is overwhelming. To make your first rowing workout stress-free, follow this guide. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How to prepare<\/b> for indoor rowing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor rowing is a total body workout, which means that you\u2019ll want to be fully rested \u2014 and stretched out \u2014 before hopping on the rowing machine. Luckily, it\u2019s fairly low impact compared to other HIIT and cardio workouts since you don\u2019t put as much pressure on your ankles, knees and hips. Before hitting up your first class, make sure to get a good night\u2019s rest, fill up on water and leave time to stretch before class starts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to wear for your <\/b><meta charset=\"utf-8\">indoor rowing workout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bust out the yoga gear \u2014 think: tight-fitting leggings, tops and crop tops \u2014 to ensure that your clothes don\u2019t get in the way of your rowing workout (or the machine, for that matter). And you\u2019ll want to go with lightweight shoes, too. Those trendy, bulky sneakers that everyone\u2019s been sporting lately? Yeah, they won\u2019t do you any good. Instead, opt for a pair of supportive cross-training sneakers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to bring<\/b> for indoor rowing class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other workouts, indoor rowing only requires a machine. For a more comfortable, safe workout, bring a bottle of water and a towel to wipe off your hard work a.k.a. sweat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know the drill: If it\u2019s your first class, plan to arrive 15 minutes before class starts. After checking in, the studio staff and instructors will take time to explain the basic rowing technique, including the proper way to grip the handle and place your feet on the machine. Plus, they\u2019ll walk you through how to change resistance levels \u2014 without disrupting your form. But most importantly, they\u2019ll put their teachings in action by helping you actually get set up on the rowing machine. It\u2019s simple: The earlier you arrive, the more confident you\u2019ll feel in the midst of your rowing exercise. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to expect<\/b> from an indoor rowing class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two words: non-stop movement. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/common-misconceptions-about-indoor-rowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you might think the class is a breeze<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because you\u2019re sitting down for half of it, it\u2019s anything but. From start to finish, you\u2019re generating power \u2014 strokes \u2014 through your legs. Most classes include moments of high and low intensity to ensure a top-notch cardio workout. (It\u2019s basically a HIIT class but without the jumping and pain-inducing impact). But even when your instructor switches to the low-intensity portion of the class, your entire body \u2014 arms, core and legs \u2014 will be hard at work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate your accomplishment with a big glass of water. Then, stretch and recover before you head back to the rowing machine. Remember: The only way to improve is to try (and try) again. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just because you were too tall to be a coxswain in college doesn\u2019t mean you have to give up your dreams of being on a rowing team. That also applies if you\u2019re now a city dweller who lives far away from the water. 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