Rowing is a demanding sport that requires substantial upper body strength. Because it also requires repetitive hand movements while gripping the oars, it can wreak havoc on the hands. Blisters and cracked, bleeding skin are common, especially among novices and after a return to the sport. After several months of rowing, your hands will naturally become tougher and less prone to blisters. Because blisters are painful and can interfere with rowing, though, many participants opt to use methods that speed up the hand-toughening process and that...
Back injuries are common in rowing. A good general fitness routine, in addition to your regular rowing training, goes a long way toward preventing back strain. It's important to keep the back muscles strong, toned and flexible...
As with many other sports injuries, the first step toward rehabilitating a serious rowing injury is making sure not to aggravate the injury. With minor injuries, it may be possible to keep rowing with minor adaptations or a de...
Back injuries are common in rowing. A good general fitness routine, in addition to your regular rowing training, goes a long way toward preventing back strain. It's important to keep the back muscles strong, toned and flexible....
Rowing a boat is hard work, and it's easier and more common than you think to cause injury to your back. One important way to prevent back injuries from rowing is to make sure you are using proper rowing technique. Ergonomics i...
