A strong rowing stroke starts with good technique—and that includes how you hold the handle. Gripping too tightly wastes energy and tires your arms, while a relaxed “hook” grip transfers more power from your legs and core into the machine. Learn how a simple adjustment to your grip can improve efficiency, prevent energy leaks, and help you finish every row strong.
When an old knee injury and a worn-out hip forced me to give up high-impact workouts, I didn’t expect my fitness story to get more exciting—it did. Indoor rowing went from a simple class warm-up to a passion that reshaped my health, my body, and my life. With the help of world-class coaching, I went from struggling to complete 2,000 meters to standing on the podium at the World Rowing Indoor Championships. At over 50, I’m in the best shape of my life, proving that it’s never too late to discover a sport, find your community, and chase goals you didn’t even know you had.
Indoor rowing is one of the fastest-growing workouts worldwide—and for good reason. It’s low-impact, works 86% of your muscles, burns serious calories, and can be adapted to any fitness level or goal, from weight loss and injury rehab to competitive training. Learn how mastering form and technique can turn this versatile machine into a fun, efficient, and endlessly challenging workout.