Hello Rowers and potential rowers,
I would like to wish everyone a great summer in the northern hemisphere of this small planet.
My message is to everyone who wants to be fit and lose weight, both go hand in hand.
Before I go into the rowing detail, I would like to give you an update on our family status. In not to long we will be joined by our son Reid. My wife, Erin, is due any moment now. She is very courageous in these last few days before labor. Thank you Erin for being so great in this effort.
Now, back to rowing. Everyone, the Olympics start on August 08, 2008. Go ahead and row 2K at a pace that makes it uncomfortable for you... make sure you don't compromise your health while pushing the Olympic distance. This is a great way to put yourself in the shoes of an Olympian competing in China this summer.
You know that rowing is super gentle on the joints and is the highest calorie burning exercise with the quickest learning curve. Unlike running, and swimming, you have to be pretty darn good at it to burn a decent amount of calories. Well rowing does not require an amazing skill level to burn loads of calories. ROW for your health and for losing weight.
Writing about losing weight! I am now 241 pounds, down from 277 since March 1st. I used Nutrisystem to jump start my weight loss. It has been great. Now I am on my own and cruising along. The goal would be to reach 230 pounds.
Weighing 241 has made rowing on the water a new found joy. As a matter of fact I will row tomorrow in the Newport Harbor with others. Who knows, if I figure out income, I might get back into racing the single scull, maybe 2012!
All the best for now!!!
If you are in the middle of diet, I wish you courage.
Xeno
The picture above is of David, Peter, and me, we are rowers!
Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.
