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Too much sitting can lead to fat accumulation around the heart, even in regular exercisers, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (11.17.2012): Don’t Sit, Resistance is Not Futile, Row the Boat, South Pole Cold Play
As we’ve noted previously there has been much outrage from many U.S. lawmakers that some of the uniforms to used beginning next week in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London were made in China; however, we’ll continue to report on the uniforms and kits that are American made.
The Washington Post noted this week that the Rowing teams will be wearing American made kits. The men’s and women’s rowing teams will be outfitted by Philadelphia-based Boathouse Sports, which has its manufacturing done in the USA.
Boathouse Sports Official Website
[Via Washington Post: U.S. Olympic uniforms: Rowing teams to wear American-made unisuits]
For 2012 you might be able to row to a better and fitter you! The American made Waterrower Rowing Machine offers all the benefits of hitting the Charles River without the need to set foot in Boston! What makes this rowing machine special is the WaterFlywheel that was specifically designed to emulate the exact dynamics of the boat as it sails across the water.
Water is 800 times denser than air and thus this machine requires no mechanical dampening or resistance. Instead the water provides a “natural” feel, and creates just the right rhythm of motion as well and once you get in the rhythm of things you might feel as if you’re gliding on air as much as powering down stream!