I want to congratulate the people who came this morning and got a rowing lesson.  It is really exciting to know that people are into learning new things and getting better.  Jerry really clarified some things for me, and I think, most of us there.  I never knew that when the chain makes [...]]]>

I want to congratulate the people who came this morning and got a rowing lesson.  It is really exciting to know that people are into learning new things and getting better.  Jerry really clarified some things for me, and I think, most of us there.  I never knew that when the chain makes that snapping sound when people get rowing hard, it is because they are pushing the handle back with force on what should be the recovery phase of the rowing stroke.  I knew it was bad, but didn’t know the cause.  We also had a chance to feel how much upper back and core strength are used to maintain accurate posture for the most efficient rowing technique.  As with all things crossfit, listening to Jerry, and watching him row, reminded me again of how you can utilize good body mechanics with solid movement technique and do more work, faster with less fatigue.  When I think about our modern society I often think about, and observe, how many of us don’t really know how to move our bodies well.  My uncles-strong, practical men-shake their heads when they watch a “city” person try to do a physical task.  What they diagnose as lack of common sense, is partly a lack of familiarity with how to get your body to function efficiently for you.  Jerry shed a little light on how to move efficiently on the rower.  I think he has much more to offer, but first we have to nail down what we learned today.  I believe there were a dozen of us there today.  So, a call to “Jerry’s dozen” to hop on the rowers when you can and practise.  Thanks Jerry!