If you are looking to become a better rower, then you should start running. Yes, that’s right – running can help you to improve your rowing performance. Running is a great way to build endurance, and the endurance gained from running can be used in a rowing boat. In this blog post, we will discuss … Read more
Rowers need to be able to maintain a high level of intensity for extended periods of time, and swimming can help you to do just that. Swimming can help to improve your cardiovascular fitness, which will help you when you get back on the rowing machine or in a boat. In this blog post, we … Read more
There are a lot of different opinions on how to row most effectively. Some people think you should be as lean as possible, while others believe you need to be much stronger. So which is it? Should you focus on being leaner or stronger? The answer is, unfortunately, that it depends. You can be either … Read more
There are many different opinions on whether it is better to be leaner or stronger for rowing. Some people believe that you should focus on being lean because it will make you faster and more efficient in the water. Others believe that you should focus on being strong so that you can generate more power … Read more
When you are rowing in a boat with your teammates, the more efficiently you can move through the water, the better. That is why it is important to focus on being leaner or trimmer for rowing. When you are carrying less excess weight, you will be able to move faster and generate more power with … Read more
When most people think of strength training, they think of weightlifting in a gym. However, strength training can be done in many different ways, and it doesn’t have to involve lifting weights. In fact, if you are a rower, strength training should be an important part of your fitness routine! This is because being strong … Read more
Something that my coaches used to say to me was “What are you doing to build your engine?”. I never really understood it at the time. I thought it was just a quirky way of saying “How are you getting better?”. In a way I was right, but that’s not the whole truth. Picture, if … Read more
In this article, I’ll be going over how making small changes to your every day habits can improve your overall performance both on and off the water by using marginal gains. I will be basing this article on the book Atomic Habits written by James Clear. “When nothing seems to help. I go and look … Read more
