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The Heart of a Champion
By petar at May 17, 2011 | 12:19 pm | 0 Comment
Hey RowZoners, Mike again. This time I decided to explain exactly what it takes to be as fast as you can be, and know that you cannot work any harder. Racing doesn’t have to be about who’s in better shape, it’s all about who is willing to fight for that finish line. Who is willing to put it all on the line? Steve Prefontaine (who is still the only athlete in more...
Failure to Plan, is a Plan for Failure
By petar at May 9, 2011 | 2:22 pm | 1 Comments
This person clearly failed to plan what would happen if someone decided to lift his or her bike up. Thus, this person has planned to fail. Hey guys, Mike again. I thought I’d talk to you about planning today, and how that affects your workouts, your goals, and your life. My coach in high school always used to say, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” As more...
The Rowing Community
By petar at May 3, 2011 | 3:03 pm | 1 Comments
Hey guys, Mike here. This is my inaugural post. You could say that I'm more than a little anxious about how it will be received. Be nice... even though I'd probably be vicious ;). The Rowing Community is a little different from most. You wouldn’t think so, but there’s definitely a bond between anyone that has ever rowed before. I run into kids at school all the more...
RZ Outdoors
By petar at April 11, 2011 | 3:14 am | 0 Comment
Members get their 'fix' with RowZone Outdoors! Mike came up with this awesome idea to keep our members active while studio classes are postponed. Classes so far were held at Rittenhouse Park, The Art Museum, and Drexel's Campus. While we don't have the rowing machines, one of our members said, "I'll never complain about the rower again" after attacking the Art Museum more...
Online Scheduling
By petar at January 28, 2011 | 1:35 am | 0 Comment
RowZone Rittenhouse is happy to announce that online registration for classes and workshops is now up and running! We hope all members will see the value of pre scheduling their classes in advance so no one person is turned away at the door due to a full class. Please bookmark the studio website for your scheduling needs now and register for a user name and password more...
About The Workout
By petar at January 4, 2011 | 12:11 am | 0 Comment
Developed by expert fitness trainer Ian R. Andracchio, the RowZone® workout is a unique blend of conventional rowing and full body toning exercises. One of the biggest problems that people run into when exercising is repeating the same workout over and over again. When this happens your body gets used to the workout and it stops becoming effective. Your body figures more...
The Social Network Rowing Scene
By petar at December 31, 2010 | 3:41 am | 0 Comment
Looks cool?! This is why you should start more...
The Crew Effect
By petar at December 31, 2010 | 3:32 am | 1 Comments
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...
Holiday Schedule
By petar at December 20, 2010 | 3:15 am | 0 Comment
Christmas Friday 12/24 9am - Matt Saturday 12/25 Classes Not Being Held Sunday 12/26 Classes Not Being Held New Years Friday 12/31 9am - Petar Saturday 01/01 Classes Not Being Held Sunday 01/02 9am - Katie 10am - Katie noon - more...
Learn How To Resist Those Holiday Temptations!
By petar at November 26, 2010 | 3:24 pm | 0 Comment
On Tuesday, Nov. 30th at 7:30 pm we will be hosting a free nutritional session with Gavi Kestenbatum, Registered Dietican. Gavi will be joining the RowZone for Eating Nutritionally and Enjoyably For The Holidays. Learn how to head into the holiday season and eat your favorite sides, main dishes, and even desserts without jeopardizing your health or adding unwanted more...
