Rowing machines are having a moment. Long the ugly ducklings of the gym, tucked away in forgotten corners, the workout devices are getting a makeover – just like indoor cycling machines did a decade ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of fitness trends, rowing has emerged as a powerhouse workout, redefining how we approach total body conditioning. This comprehensive exercise modality has captured the ...

If you are new to the sport of rowing, this Viewer’s Guide will give you the basics, beginning with the types of rowing and equipment. Sculling is the type of rowing in which athletes use two oars ...

A celebrated early exponent was the American Jack Kelly, who was refused an entry at Henley in 1920 because he had worked as a bricklayer, so rowed in the Olympics instead. Kelly, the father of Grace ...

Catching crabs must be a painful occupational hazard? Catching a crab in rowing terms is an expression used when a blade or oar gets stuck in the water. A crab may be minor, allowing the rower to ...

Britain will field an unprecedented Olympic rowing team, with 52 athletes competing at Eton Dorney in 13 of the 14 boat classes. The minimum expectation is for Britain to match their tally of six ...

Boats compete against each other over a 1,000m course with the winner the first to cross the finish line. The sport has come to be known as 'adaptive' rowing because the equipment used is altered so ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rowing is one the oldest Olympics sports, a test of teamwork and endurance often played out in spectacular venues. The 2016 Olympic Rowing Regatta, as it is officially ...