Indoor Rowing
Indoor rowing machines are one of the most fun, but under-utilised pieces of kit available in gyms today. The machines can be used by anyone, it is easy to learn, is low impact and is perfect for cross-training. Its health benefits include a full body cardiovascular workout, burning over 300 calories per 30 minutes of rowing.
This year AoC Sport and British Rowing are releasing two indoor rowing challenges per term. One that you can do on your own. And two you can get together with your fellow peers and staff to compete as teams. Choose your challenge, choose how you take part, and submit your scores with a chance to win medals for finishing in the top spots. Which college will come out top by the end of the academic year in April 2025.
Released 4th of November 2024 - Individual
- Challenge 1 - 1 Minute
- Challenge 2 - 100m
Released 6th January 2025 - Team Relays
- Challenge 3 - 2028 metres (LA 2028 themed)
- Challenge 4 - 4 minutes
REGISTRATION LINK
https://reg.resport.io/s/step0.jsp?ev=6407186076925952
LEADERBOARD
https://reg.resport.io/multireport.jsp?ra=4515612317450240
And then the 2023/24 results from last years event https://reg.resport.io/multireport.jsp?ra=5780113044013056
AoC Sport and British Rowing Indoor Championships 2025
AoC Sport have been working with British Rowing for a number of years and pleased to be finally putting on an in person indoor championships for colleges to enter.
The Indoor Championships will be held on the 29th April at The Manchester College, from 10:30 - 15:00.
We will be running 4 races for males and females, which will be linked to the online challenge that has been running this year.
The races will be:
Individual Male and Female, Staff and Student:
- 100m
- 1 Minute
Team Relays, Male, Female and Mixed, Staff and Student:
- 2028m distance
- 4 Minutes
To enter your college simply complete the form below with your details and how many students you would like to bring to compete.
You can bring up to 16 students (4 teams), and as many staff as are interested in taking part.
Training Resources, Workouts, Advice and Guidance
British Rowing has a range of training resources, workouts, advice, guidance, and more helping students get onto the machine and make the most of their indoor rowing experience. Get started with your journey today by checking out some of the below:
- Check out British Rowing’s newcomers website , which is something we fully recommend for those brand new to the sport
- Get started on the machine by learning the basics of indoor rowing technique with double Olympic champion Alex Gregory here.
- Follow one of our Go Row Indoor Training plans suitable for anyone whether beginner or a full time pro by clicking here.
- Fancy changing up your training? British Rowing’s Go Row Indoor 20 and 30 minute workouts combine indoor rowing and circuit-based exercises. These short, high-intensity workouts pack a punch and are perfect to follow along to here
- Subscribe to British Rowing’s indoor subscription, which offers a one-stop shop for all Go Row Indoor workout videos, training plans and access to an extensive library of content about the sport of rowing, all on British Rowing Plus. Sign up today by clicking here.
You can also sign up to a FREE Go Row Indoor newsletter which you will receive monthly and includes all the latest indoor rowing news, event updates, training plans, workouts and more for indoor enthusiasts. You can sign up here
After all this indoor rowing, does your college fancy taking to the water? We have a fantastic number of rowing clubs ready and waiting for you to get in touch to make this happen. Check out the British Rowing club finder on the British Rowing website to get in touch with your local rowing club: