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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Olympic guide to rowing All eyes will be on the last race of the regatta when Britain’s flagship boat, the men’s four, are expected to take on the Australians for the Olympic title. There are finals ...

The Olympic regatta consists of 14 races over the course of nine days. Those events are split eight and six in terms of both men and women and scull, where two oars are used, and sweep, where the ...

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 ...