speek,
the point of the post is to help people get back in shape, not necessarily so they don't 'look like a chicken.'
that being said, lifting weights, as i'm sure you know from your rowing experience, is not a substitute for other forms of exercise (in your case rowing) but rather a supplement. I've lifted weights for 10 years -- I certainly find them beneficial, but you can get in shape without lifting weights, and if you do, should use them as a supplement and not your only workout.
essentially, i'm saying, lifting weights != getting into shape.
edit: I said " have a good strength training program. You don’t need a gym membership — but it’s easier to use weights than gravity, especially with core muscles."
strength training != lifting weights, although for me, this is the easiest way to do it.
the point of the post is to help people get back in shape, not necessarily so they don't 'look like a chicken.'
that being said, lifting weights, as i'm sure you know from your rowing experience, is not a substitute for other forms of exercise (in your case rowing) but rather a supplement. I've lifted weights for 10 years -- I certainly find them beneficial, but you can get in shape without lifting weights, and if you do, should use them as a supplement and not your only workout.
essentially, i'm saying, lifting weights != getting into shape.
edit: I said " have a good strength training program. You don’t need a gym membership — but it’s easier to use weights than gravity, especially with core muscles."
strength training != lifting weights, although for me, this is the easiest way to do it.