York City Rowing Club are launching indoor rowing classes in January to help use their facilities and expertise to introduce more people in York to a sport that is just as good for you on the land as it is on the water.
YouGov tell us that 19% of Britons are planning to make New Year’s resolutions for 2026 and that the most popular pledges are to “get fit / exercise more” (23% of those making resolutions).
So why should we consider indoor rowing as a fitness option? Mike Porte from York City Rowing Club told us: “The rowing machine is widely regarded as the best piece of cardiovascular exercise equipment on the planet.

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