Frequently Asked Questions

How much energy do I use up in a session:

This page shows you the number of calories you burn for 20 minutes participation in different exercises. We should all aim to take 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week. This can be a mixture of all types of physical activity, anything that makes you slightly out of breath and raises your heart rate slightly.

Activity	Calories
Leisurely walk	80
Dancing	120
Cycling	160
Running	90
Aerobics	140
Weights	140
Cleaning	50
Driving	35
Swimming	100
Tennis	120
Rowing	200
Golf	45
Circuit Training	260
Skipping	100
Gardening	160
Skiing	130

What do I wear?
You need to wear a pair of cycling shorts and a T shirt and trainers and socks. Trainers should not be the ones with huge tracks etc as these will need to be placed in a foot "stretcher" to anchor your feet as you row. During colder weather bring track suit gear.

Will I fall in?
Whilst racing rowing boats and sculls are very light, fragile, and unstable, Sculling for Pleasure coach will take you step by step through the do's and don'ts. They will make sure that you will only move to the less stable craft when you have reached the required level of competence to do so safely. Initially, you will often go out with your coach in the same boat, to make sure that you are safe. You will be shown all the safety drills. We regret that Sculling for Pleasure cannot accommodate anyone who cannot swim. You must be able to swim 100m in clothing.

Can I hurt myself?
Sculling is a non-impact, aerobic sport, which exercises all the main muscle groups in a safe way, at a rate that you control. The two things that we warn you of are blisters on the hands - these do not leave permanent results and heal quickly; and occasional scratches on your legs and knuckles. Your coach will deal with all of this.