Rowing powered by clubs and university
A platform dedicated to rowing and wellness, which promotes active community engagement to improve health and motivation.
Where sport and research row in the same direction
We connect rowing clubs and universities to create a measurable path to wellbeing: guided training, validated methods, and proven impact on health and motivation. The goal? More daily activity and a clear focus on strength, balance, and flexibility—especially for women 50+. Real data, shared results.
More activity with social connection
Among adults 50+, those with strong social ties did about 11.5 minutes of MVPA per day, while socially isolated adults did almost none.
Loneliness is common and costly
About 13% of Europeans often feel lonely, and this is linked to around a 30% higher risk of dementia and worse mental health.
Falls affect women 50+
Among adults over 50, women account for most fall-related injuries, often due to reduced strength, balance, and flexibility.
From the lab to the water, with data in hand.
We co-design, test, and measure. Join in, replicate, and grow your community.
How we work (no fuss)
We listen, we build together, and we get on the water. Short, useful workshops lead straight to real practice—plus quick online bits to keep everyone in the loop. We track what works with plain-English numbers and share a ready-to-use toolkit so other clubs can copy, tweak, and grow.
Join the ROWACT League
ROWACT League is a friendly, non-competitive circuit that connects rowing clubs to boost wellbeing and community. We co-design activities, then test them on the water—short, useful sessions you can copy in your club. Ambassadors welcome newcomers, share tips, and keep the vibe inclusive.
We grow & share
We measure what we do (KPIs, feedback), improve, and put it all into a reusable toolkit.
What you see on our social media: results dashboard, short reports, “ready-to-use” kit for other clubs, .
Why it works: transparency, consistent quality, activities that can be replicated even after the project.
Blog
News from the project
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ROWACT è anche una chat: vi presentiamo il nostro gruppo Telegram
Quando si pensa a ROWACT, la prima immagine che viene in mente…
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An Open Day on Lake Iseo: ROWACT in Action
On July 4th, the rowing community gathered in Lovere, on the shores…
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From Youth Champions to Lifelong Wellness: How VK Piran’s Portorož Triumph Inspires the ROWACT Project
The Slovenian coast recently buzzed with athletic energy as the 32nd International…
Experience rowing, transform your wellbeing
Join ROWACT – Rowing & Wellness Active Community Training, where rowing clubs and universities work together to boost health, confidence, and quality of life for adults 50+, especially women. Through engaging sessions, social support, and evidence-based methods, we turn movement into a sustainable habit.
Guided training for every level
Structured programs designed with coaches, physiotherapists and researchers help you improve technique, endurance, and confidence on the water and on land. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced rower, you follow a safe, progressive path that focuses on strength, balance, and flexibility to reduce fall risk and stay active longer.
A community that motivates and supports
Train in small, mixed groups that encourage regular activity, mutual support, and positive social ties. ROWACT builds a welcoming, women-friendly environment where sharing progress, challenges, and victories becomes part of your weekly routine.
Resources and guidance for a healthy lifestyle
Get access to practical tools and tips on nutrition, recovery, sleep, and stress management, co-created with our university partners. Simple tests and questionnaires help you track real changes in your energy, mood, and everyday mobility—turning rowing into a 360° wellbeing journey.
How it works
Discover how our platform brings rowing and wellbeing together through easy-to-follow community workouts.
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Step 1: Join the community
Sign up to access programs designed to boost both your fitness and your mood through rowing—discover our network of partner clubs or join our online groups and chats for remote training sessions and events
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Step 2: Train Actively
Join our guided training sessions and tap into the power of the community’s support to stay motivated and keep improving, week after week.
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Step 3: Achieve Wellbeing
Finish the journey with real, tangible results for both body and mind, thanks to effective training and the power of social connection.