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A quick home workout: move your bodyweight!
By justin at April 14, 2011 | 2:19 am | 0 Comment
RZers, While we are waiting for our phenomenal new location to open at 1717 Chestnut (2nd floor), you may find yourself having a few more "rest" days than you used to. If you're not able to make it to the Art Museum workouts that Mike and Petar are running, this post is for you! We talk often about the whole-body workout of rowing, and the workout described here is more...
A Word From The Artist
By justin at April 6, 2011 | 1:19 am | 0 Comment
Hey gang, Justin here! So this is my maiden post on the RowZone blog, and hopefully it's the first of many. For those of you that have ventured down to the Rittenhouse RZ on Saturday mornings, you'll recall that during the 8am, 9am, and 10am workouts I lead, I am always rambling on about rowing better in order to row faster. The human body has ways in which it more...
Wellness Tips
By aryon at March 11, 2011 | 4:12 pm | 0 Comment
You should: - Eat 4-5 equal meals per day with no snacks. - Eat whole wheat instead of white flour. - Only drink alcohol once per week. - Exercise at least 3 times per week to see results. - Enjoy your workout routine. -Drink 60% of your body weight in ounces of water. - Eat at least 2 servings of vegetables per day. - Learn how to row the correct more...
Winter Power Foods
By aryon at January 20, 2011 | 2:50 am | 0 Comment
Boost your chances of staying healthy with these nutrient-packed picks Dairy Most milk, yogurt, and cheese contains vitamin D and calcium. These nutrients work together to prevent bone loss. Slow-cooked stews Made with lean beef, postrun stews provide iron needed for red blood cell production. Green tea A mug will warm you up post-workout—plus, research shows more...
The Crew Effect
By petar at December 31, 2010 | 2:28 am | 0 Comment
Do you wonder why working out alone is so hard? Researchers at the University of Oxford found that people who train in groups can boost their pain tolerance more than those who work out alone. The scientists aren't sure why, but they think group exercise may contribute to an underlaying endorphin surges. No training partners? Try our RZ Core class and experience The Crew more...
Top Five Common Obstacles to Getting In Shape
By aryon at October 28, 2010 | 1:56 pm | 0 Comment
“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” -Frank A. Clark It is important to understand that there are going to be obstacles on the road to getting in shape. Understand that you are not alone. You CAN do it! Obstacle: Affordability Heard: “Are you crazy, I can’t afford a gym membership!” “Eating healthy more...
RowZone Success Story
By aryon at October 28, 2010 | 1:18 pm | 0 Comment
Interview with RowZone Power Couple Debra and Lynn. They have been coming for a couple of months and have become faithful rowers. "This is the first program that I have been excited about coming to a couple of times a week and taken off seven pounds and I get psyched every time I come." "I finally found something we go together first of all." Watch the full interview more...
Eliminating the Learning Curve
By aryon at October 28, 2010 | 1:10 pm | 0 Comment
When it comes to fitness, weight loss and building muscle, eliminating the learning curve pays off big time. About a month ago, I purchased this state-of-the art printer from Staples. The sales associate demonstrated how this beautiful specimen could print, fax, copy and make a mean cup of coffee. But it was a monster. I got home, unwrapped it and then more...
