{"id":11304,"date":"2017-05-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darkhorserowing.com\/test\/the-history-of-rowing-in-crossfit-what-the-data-says-and-how-it-can-improve-your-training-2017-edition"},"modified":"2020-06-02T02:09:27","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T09:09:27","slug":"the-history-of-rowing-in-crossfit-what-the-data-says-and-how-it-can-improve-your-training-2017-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darkhorserowing.com\/the-history-of-rowing-in-crossfit-what-the-data-says-and-how-it-can-improve-your-training-2017-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Rowing in CrossFit \u2013 What the Data Says and How It Can Improve Your Training (2017 Edition)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let\u2019s be honest. When you think of CrossFit, rowing probably isn\u2019t something you think of right away. You likely think of barbells, box jumps, pull-ups, and maybe even things like wall balls and double-unders. But, what about rowing?<\/span><\/p>\n

Unless you write your own programming, rowing tends to be one of those movements that just happen to pop up every now and then. You may not like it, but at the same time, you might think, \u201chey, it\u2019s not burpees!\u201d and proceed to sludge through it, not expecting to see it again for a while.<\/span><\/p>\n

For whatever reason, rowing doesn\u2019t seem to leave that lasting impression on us in the way the pain of thrusters or the excitement of heavy deadlifts do. However, if you were to actually take notice of how integral rowing is to the CrossFit programming methodology, you might be surprised to recognize its importance as a staple to training.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you work out to be healthy for everyday life or to compete, understanding the importance of rowing and how crucial it is to your training can help you not only embrace workouts with rowing in them\u00a0but help you improve your scores in those workouts, as well as make you a much better athlete overall. Let\u2019s take a look at the data\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

The History of the Indoor Rower<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rowing as a sport goes all the way back to the early 1700\u2019s, and as an Olympic sport since 1900. Eventually, rowing machines were built for training by the ancient Greeks using the hydraulic damper setting design in the mid-19th century and the friction brake design in the mid 20th century, all the way to the 1980\u2019s when Concept2\u00a0introduced the first air resistance ergometers to the market.*<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Started in 1976, Concept2 is now celebrating their 40th year in business. By providing the ability to accurately measure performance combined with easy transportation, Concept2 has helped create the sport of competitive indoor rowing as well as revolutionize the training process for watercraft rowing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the years, Concept2 has refined their machines:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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As a low impact training method, rowing uses 87% of your muscles, making it one of the best full body exercises available. It is also one of the first pieces of workout equipment to measure exact power output.<\/span><\/p>\n

The History of Rowing in CrossFit<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

By the time CrossFit.com showed up on the \u201cInformation Super Highway\u201d in February\u00a02001 Coach Glassman had\u00a0established a training program where improvements were constantly being made. But, one thing was for certain; it supplied constantly varied, functional movement at high intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you flip through 15 years of any training program you\u2019ll be amazed. But looking through the history of CrossFit, it\u2019s not the massive amount of information that is fascinating, but the evolution and improvement as a result of the endless work that went into it. Only a fanatic could put that much effort and thought into the big picture of such a structured program.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few interesting facts from CrossFit.com programming:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n