*Rowers have the legs of a speed skater,  the back strength of a weight lifter, and the endurance of a marathon runner, and the reflexes of a sprinter.



*Rowing is a year-round full-body conditioning sport.  The whole body is involved in moving a shell through the water.



*Rowing places a huge demand on the body's aerobic system, so rowers utilize oxygen better than almost any other athlete.



*Rowing looks graceful and elegant and sometimes effortless when it is done well, but don't be fooled!  Rowers are some of the most physically fit athletes.



*Crews work together in teams of two, four or eight members steered by a coxswain who also directs the speed and rhythm of the crew's strokes.



*In rowing, teamwork is number one; teammates successfully match their desire, talent and bladework with one another.

*Rowing is the ultimate walk-on sport. (It’s easier to get started than you think.)

Eleven rowing insights