Lipids, a chemical family that includes cholesterol and fat, make up a major part of the average human diet. At 9 calories per gram -- compared to 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates and proteins -- fats serve as concentrated sources of energy to fuel your active lifestyle.
The Development of Rowing Equipment By Bill Miller This page contains information about the development of rowing equipment beginning about the end of the 18th century.
Leg Muscles. A rowing stroke starts with a powerful leg push -- called the catch in rowing terminology. Extending your knees and hips uses some of the largest muscles in your body, namely your quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus maximus, which are located on the front of your thighs, the back of your thighs and the back of your hips, respectively.