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The article reports on the training of Royal Marine and Olympian Captain Dan Ouseley for Great Britain's rowing team for the Olympics in London, England in 2012. Ouseley focuses on his training to qualify for the Olympic games. It notes that he trains twice a day, seven days in a week, and spend hours on the river with gym workout in between.

The article discusses rowing workouts for triathletes. Rowing develops aerobic endurance, power and strength and works out major muscle groups for biking, swimming and running. It points out that explosive leg power occurs during the drive phase of rowing. Additionally, rowing builds upper-body and core strength while the arm pull-through phase mimics a swim stroke. However, USA Triathlon coach Will Kirousis reminds not to make rowing a replacement for swim-bike-run.

The article provides information on the ninth annual Great Outdoors Week in Southwestern Pennsylvania beginning May 14, 2010. It states that the Three Rivers Rowing Association offers free dragon boat lessons on May 14, 2010. It mentions that the Pedal Pittsburgh, which attracts over 2,000 cyclists annually, is scheduled on May 16, 2010 for the benefit of the Community Design Center for Pittsburgh. It adds that the Venture Outdoors Festival will be in the Point State Park on May 22, 2010.

The article features oarsman Giuseppe Lanzone, who after gaining his U.S. citizenship was set out to join the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Lanzone was born in La Punta, Peru, which is the perfect setting for the Peruvian rowing scene due to its tranquil waters. At age 14, he moved to Virginia and met the crew coach of McLean High School, who introduced him to rowing. According to the author, the story of Lanzone just proves that rowing is easy to pick up as most of the rowers did not start training during their toddler years.

The article details an interview with Attorney Peter Klose. He discusses his membership in the River Rowing Association, which offers several programs for rowers. Klose reveals some activities of the organization including an eight-week course for rowers with disabilities. He emphasizes that rowing is for everybody to get them physically and mentally fit.

The article reports on the participation of Selby goalkicker Dan Porter in Britain's 2012 Olympics rowing squad. Porter became interested with rowing after the Sporting Giants programme was announced, which stated that the program was designed to discover tall, young athletes, suited to rowing, volleyball, or handball for the London Olympics. Porter was chosen after a screening trial tests, and is under a training program.

The article presents the author's experience of attending a rowing class. She relates how she was asked by a rowing coach to join a winter training. She describes the other members of the class and offers information on routine as a part of survival in rowing. She also talks about the outcome of the 2K test that she took with other rowers.

Features Reading Blue Coat, a private school teaching rowing in England. Inclusion of science and math in the classes; Production of rowers gaining celebrity status.

Presents a technique of using the rowing machine for exercise. Body areas to be strengthened; Placement of grasp; Proper position.

Offers information on the WaterRower rowing machine, made by WaterRower U.S. of Warren, Rhode Island. Comparison of the WaterRower to an ergometer; Benefits of the WaterRower in crew training; Cost; Availability.

Reports that Olympic-caliber canoeists and kayakers can hone their skills on the grounds of the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) power plant near Dickerson, Md., where a discharge canal has been transformed into an artificial white-water course. Canal dimensions; John Anderson and Scott Wilkinson, two local kayakers who conceived the idea; Construction details of the training course.

Reports that reverse-grip barbell rowing is one of the most effective types of rowing. Rowing as a way to develop the back; Comment from Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates; Key points to remember in exercising.