What do doctors say about the health benefits of rowing?
Most doctors agree that rowing is one of the best all-around workouts for many reasons. First it has no impact on joints unlike most other aerobic exercise forms. Secondly all of the major muscle groups are worked, producing a calorie burn that is double that of other activities such as jogging or tennis. Physician owners of Whitehall’s boats also feel that their boats are safer, more stable and seaworthy than rowing shells. A leading North American Physician, Dr. Paul Donahue, states the following in his syndicated newspaper column ‘Good Health’ (click here).
