That Tiny Rowing Machine Dial Is Silently Wrecking Your Lower Back During Warm-Up

That Tiny Rowing Machine Dial Is Silently Wrecking Your Lower Back During Warm-Up

Most rowers crank the damper to maximum without realizing it’s sabotaging their technique and spine. Starting with the dial set too high during warm-up—when muscles are cold and vulnerable—is a proven recipe for lumbar strain. Learn the correct damper settings and movement patterns that protect your back.

Why Fitness Coaches Are Ditching Running for Rowing—The Joint-Friendly Workout That Burns More Calories

Why Fitness Coaches Are Ditching Running for Rowing—The Joint-Friendly Workout That Burns More Calories

Running has dominated fitness for decades, but UK coaches are quietly shifting their clients toward rowing—a low-impact alternative that engages 86% of your muscles, burns 400-600 calories per hour, and leaves you injury-free. Here’s why the fitness world is rowing backwards.