I can understand the hesitation from those who haven’t seen a gym in years to sign up for a continuous 30 minute workout. When you are first starting out, your pace can be like walking. Clients have described their experience as a “chill spin class.” If you can take a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood, you can do a 30 minute row. A slow, leisurely pace is welcome, especially for beginners. Imagine rowing on a quiet pond instead of in a competitive setting. Constant moving, regardless of pace or intensity will increase blood flow and oxygen intake which are vital factors in keep the body healthy. The resistance on the rower can be adjusted to best fit your strength level. If you are feeling muscle tightness or discomfort, I recommend breathing INTO that tightness and try to release it with the breath. Imagine you are feeding oxygen to the muscle. It is so important to listen to your body and this is easier to do with a quiet mind. Know your limits. If you feel strained or in pain, you can slow it down to a “half-stroke” or simply hop on to the yoga mat next to the rower.
Someone who is sedentary has two options. Start moving or start dying. I believe there is no better way to start moving than HealHop Rowing.
