A one hour rowing session consisting of 15 minutes of land training on ARDM rowing machines and 45 minutes on the water in a two person boat with an experienced rower. Unlike canoeing or kayaking rowing boats are propelled by pulling backwards, strengthening both abdominal and core muscles.
Accessible Rowing of Des Moines (ARDM) has been serving military veterans and people living with spinal cord injuries since 2014
ARDM is hosting a SBAIA Rowing Experience on July 8 at 9am. We can take up to 3 guests per hour. A one hour session consists of 15 minutes of land training on our rowing machines and 45 minutes on the water in a two person boat with an experienced rower. A safety launch with a certified coach will be on the water during your row. No rowing experience is required, however, participants must be comfortable with the water.
Advance Reservations are required and can be made by going HERE.
Why Rowing?
Unlike canoeing or kayaking rowing boats are propelled by pulling backwards, strengthening both abdominal and core muscles. Because of this unique exercise it is highly beneficial to someone living with spinal cord injuries. Rowing also takes a tremendous amount of concentration. We answer the question – “What do you think about when you are rowing? – “ROWING!” It is a meditative experience that soothes the soul while strengthening your body.
Join us on the water
Our 100% ADA compliant dock is located on the North Shore of Easter Lake.
