It's easy to say no to a sweaty, dingy gym early in the morning. However, once you watch the sun rise over the Cascades as you skim across the glassy waters of the Montlake Cut in a sleek rowing shell, you'll never go back. Located on the east shore of Lake Union near the Eastlake Grill, Lake Union Crew offers everything from elite-athlete training to programs for beginners. Joining the Learn to Row program is just $100 for three sessions a week for four weeks. It'll be like those old Army commercials: You'll have done more before 8 a.m. than most people do all day.?Malia Makowicki