Long rows on cool quiet mornings...the swing and the run of the boat...the flex of a wood oar prying the boat forward...the sound of water racing beneath the hull...the actual feel of the water - these are some of the things which make rowing so special. To me rowing is much, much more than just exercise. -John Duke A study at the University of Denmark found that people who engaged in repetitive bouts of rowing demonstrated an increase in the cells that are responsible for maintaining the immune system. Most importantly, an elevated level of immunity was maintained even during the times the people weren't exercising. If you do not live

near a body of water a rowing machine will give you the same benefits.