Rowing burns calories and increases muscle mass

On an equal footing with swimming, rowing is a of the most complete sports in the world. In addition to burning an average of about 600 calories per hour, improving posture, relieving stress and increasing muscle mass, endurance, flexibility and motor coordination, the modality offers a low risk of injury. Contrary to what many people think, rowing only strengthens the arms, the activity also works legs, buttocks, back and abdominals.

Apart from this, points out the coach of the Flamengo Regatta Club, Marcos Amorim, when practiced in the air activity provides a close contact with nature.

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The only problem is that in non-coastal cities, it is difficult to find a place to practice it. But nowadays good gyms have an equipment called a ergometer, which simulates the modality and, consequently, brings all its benefits to health and good form, except the freedom to practice an outdoor exercise.

According to the coach of Flamengo, there are no restrictions of age, gender or physical training, since resistance is developed throughout the training.

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To practice, you only need to provide clothes comfortable, as the boat, which comes with the necessary accessories such as sneakers and paddles, is usually provided by the club. Before entering the water, the technician guides the realization of a preheating, moving well the joints. After the workout, muscle stretching is essential.

Rower Leandro Atoji, from Esporte Clube Pinheiros, adds that, in addition to health, rowing makes him practically more responsible. "I will become a much more disciplined person with the schedules.I sleep early and avoid alcoholic drinks so that I can wake up the next day well to train," he says.

Another relevant point when it comes to sports that require a lot of energy expenditure of our body is food. Before and after workouts, carbohydrate foods (bread, biscuit, fruit, milk, sweetened yogurt, potatoes, rice, noodles or energy bar) and protein (lean meats, egg white, milk and legumes) are recommended. Drinking plenty of water is also necessary.

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