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We all keep yanking the rowing handle with our arms, when it’s this order of three movements that decides whether your spine or your glutes take the load

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We all keep yanking the rowing handle with our arms, when it's this order of three movements that decides whether your spi...

Most gym-goers pull the rowing handle with their arms first—and that’s the biggest mistake. The correct sequence of legs, body, then arms determines whether your glutes power the stroke or your lower back takes the punishment. One small technical fix eliminates 30-50% of rower injuries.

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

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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

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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.