January's Top 10

First I'd like to start of by wishing everybody a Happy New Year! It's 2010, so maybe we should really try to stick to our new year's resolutions not only to start another year off right, but a brand new decade! You can read through a countless number of news stories and websites, and get the same top ten results for what people want to do this year, give or take a few. Number one is always something along the lines of losing weight, or quitting bad habits. This can prove to be a difficult task for those who don't know how to go about doing so. The first thing that comes to mind is dieting, but for the average person, they're really hard to stick with, and it's the same with working out. People may not know what machines to use at the gym in order to be successful. Without crew, I sure wouldn't have a clue. So here's to a new decade; a brand new top 10!

THE TOP 10 REASONS WHY ROWING IS A GREAT NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION:

10. You'll no longer be one of those people on the ergs at a community gym that rowers laugh at. (You know...because of your incorrect form!)
9. It can help you with about seven of the top ten most common resolutions in some way or another.
8. If you're one of those people who sleep the day away, rowing will definitely help. (Morning practices, anyone?)
7. It helps relieve stress in the long run.
6. It'll give you something to put your mind to!
5. It will force you to get outside more, instead of staying cooped up all day. (I mean, you can't exactly row races in a swimming pool..)
4. It is a great way to make new friends.
3. With it, you gain a sense of teamwork (read my older posts). You learn how to work with others; a skill that will help you in all your future endeavors.
2. A lot of people want to learn something new. What better than rowing?
1. Of course, it will help you get in shape. However, not only will it help you get in shape, it will help you stay in shape! :)

Rowing is a great sport to pick up, not only because it will help you meet new people and help you stay in shape, but unlike most sports, you don't have to have any rowing experience! You may not even know what crew is, but you could still join, and in no time you'll be telling people the same thing.


Today, I leave you with a quote:
"Cheers to a new year, and another chance for us to get it right."- Author Unknown