In indoor rowing, there are two weight classes: lightweight and heavyweight. For competitions like the British Rowing Indoor Championships or the World Rowing Indoor Championships, lightweight is defined as 75kg or under for men and 61.5kg or under for women. These thresholds can create a strategic opportunity: if you're close to the cutoff, moving down a class can make you more competitive. But make no mistake, dropping to lightweight should never come at the expense of your

When it comes to fat loss, indoor rowing often gets overlooked in favour of treadmills and bikes. But the rowing machine (also known as the erg) can be a game-changer, combining cardio and strength in one workout to maximise results. While rowing is an excellent fat-loss workout, it needs to be paired with a calorie deficit through nutrition to effectively achieve fat loss. Here’s why rowing might just be your secret weapon for shedding fat—and how to use it effectively. 1. F