Proper Finish Position

There is a proper finish position while rowing.

The handle touches the sternum, right below the chest line. Forearms are parallel to the ground such that two rows of knuckles on each hand, back of hands, wrists and elbows are aligned horizontally. The chest is out, stomach sucked in, and the lower back is supported. You sit on the sitting bones using the first half of the seat closest to the flywheel. Lungs are full of air.

Have a great row!

XENO

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

Internet racing on a rowing machine

Here is the link to an article that appeared in a Boston Newspaper.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0113/p13s02-stct.html

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

Indoor rowing the perfect X-training diplomat

I received several emails from different people informing me about their improved atheltic abilities in their primary sport. These sports were skiing, tennis, golf, cycling, running, and swimming. What linked these improvements together was that all individuals have been X-training on either the concept2 or the rowperfect. Occasionally I find articles about athletes who use indoor rowing as a mean to get stronger, fitter and more capable in their main sport. The rowing stroke involves 85% of all muscles in the human body. Since rowing is a zero impact activity joints are gently used during workouts.

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

Second best to indoor rowing is Nordic Track

I am a stong believer in cross training. Change in workout routine is good for the mind and body. Indoor Rowing on a Concept2 or Rowperfect rowing machine is great and there is no doubt about it. However, if you need a little change of pace, I highly recommend to use the Nordic Track Classic Pro Skier. When combining rowing and cross country as workouts you are likley to be in the highest percentile of people doing the right training for cardio vascular fitness and health.
So, go row and ski to health and fitness! Have a great week.
XENO

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

Indoor Rowing at the Iron Oarsman is picking up speed!

After having spent a few days in the mountains. I gave myself time to think about little changes I wanted to bring to the Iron Oarsman our indoor rowing facilty in Costa Mesa, CA. When we started three years ago, our indoor rowing athletes were fresh of the streets. Now the majority pushes several hundred thousand meters per year. Roughly 15 will go beyond two million meters. I came up with a color coordinated schedule, red and green. The red workouts deal with pushing farther and harder without focusing on technical drills and smaller muscle groups. The green workouts is a great cardio workout also, which focuses on stroke variation and technical drills. This class is great for any level rower young, elder, new or experienced. We added workouts on Saturday and Sunday. You can find the updated schedule on our website: www.GOROW.com.
Remember: Indoor Rowing is great for weight loss and toning. Because rowing is a ZERO impact motion, it is an excellent exercise for people who have joints that need support for movement. There is no other sport that equals rowing when it comes to burning calories at a very high rate. Rowing in a semi private group is fun and motivating.

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.