Slowly form callouses–If you want callouses but don’t want to “slowly” row into them, then you can selectively use a pair of gloves. Just wear gloves on long rows to prevent blisters and don’t wear gloves on shorter rows to form callouses. But if you do decide that rowing is for you, then you will benefit from investing in some quality technical layers that will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, but above all, dry. One of the great things about this sport is that you can enjoy rowing as an outdoor or indoor sport.

The right size and quality pair of gloves will prevent your hands from blisters (also known as friction blisters).Don’t forget pogies, which I mentioned above, and training tights, which are full-length leggings that fit very snugly from waist to ankles. Underwear –One of the problems many beginners experience are butt blisters caused by either seams on the underwear or from underwear moving against the sliding seats. You can avoid this by wearing thong-type underwear (no seams) or no underwear at all. Many females claim that going commando with your all-in-one is the best way to avoid butt blisters. You might also want to stop shaving or waxing as your irritated skin will only get more irritated while being rubbed against the seat.

If an indoor rowing machine is your favorite workout, or if you use the erg to stay in shape, you might be wondering if your all-in-one is OK to wear. The padding is just right, exactly what I wanted. Moreover, they are inexpensive comparatively and are available in all sizes and also one of the widely used gloves of all time, though the price differs on the basis of the sizes. I put my pogies on the oars first, then slip my hands in. Some rowers do it the other way around. If it’s especially cold, I start out rowing with fleece gloves inside pogies and as I warm up, the gloves come off but I keep my hands in the pogies where they stay very comfortable.An All-in-One –Sometimes called a jumpsuit, a one-piece suit made from lycra is often used when racing. It is also a good base for keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Most rowers will wear an all-in-one, then layer a T-shirt or shorts over it, removing pieces as they need to.