| Women are getting out of the house, out of the gym | | | | finding rowing to be an exercise in wholeness. Being |
| and onto the water! What is it that's capturing their | | | | one with the water, one with themselves and their |
| attention and stirring their passion for health, fitness and | | | | surroundings, it is a peaceful meditation as well as a |
| overall wellbeing? It's rowing. | | | | powerful exercise. The confidence and empowerment |
| Rowing meets the 4 key requirements that fuel | | | | that fills a woman's soul is nourishing to her daily life |
| women's wisdom: | | | | and overflows into her relationships, activities and |
| # Health | | | | overall sense of wellness. |
| # Fitness | | | | Women are reaching out to others and forming rowing |
| # Energy | | | | groups, sharing their wellness experience with others in |
| # Confidence | | | | a form of group meditiation and community. Women |
| Rowing is a full body aerobic exercise, working so | | | | as young as their early teens to women well into their |
| many of the muscle groups in the body that it delivers | | | | 70's are turning to rowing as a vital part of their daily |
| a total body workout in less time than it takes to go to | | | | life. They are helping each other overcome their fears |
| the gym. Rowing works the muscles of the arms, legs, | | | | and build new confidence. |
| abdomen and torso as well as the heart and lungs, | | | | Rowing is quickly becoming the sport of choice for |
| building endurance and strength- not to mention great | | | | women in their middle years. "50 is the new 30," is the |
| shapely legs! | | | | phrase being coined by two of America's top models: |
| Moving out of the gym and onto the water, rowing | | | | Christie Brinkley and Cheryl Teigs. "Our generation, the |
| offers an exciting change of pace and an easier, more | | | | baby-boomers, have always been the driving force," |
| desirable way to stay committed to health and fitness. | | | | says Brinkley. |
| Being in the open air, at one with nature and the | | | | Baby boomers are a large majority of the population |
| serenity of the water, the peace and quiet nurtures the | | | | and these women want more from life. They want to |
| soul and provides a haven in the midst of a hectic | | | | be recognized, active and connected. What better |
| lifestyle. | | | | food for the soul than rowing- a sport that meets all 4 |
| The energy that comes, not only from increased | | | | key requirements for women's wisdom? |
| endurance and muscle strength, but from a deeper | | | | © 2005 J. |
| connection to their spirit and wellbeing, women are | | | | |