There have been some amazing female rowers throughout history, and in this article, we will take a look at the five who have achieved the most. These women come from different countries and backgrounds, but they all share one common passion – rowing. They have all competed at the highest level possible and achieved incredible … Read more
Sir Steve Redgrave is a name that is synonymous with rowing. He is considered one of the greatest rowers in history and has five Olympic gold medals to prove it! In this article, we will take a look at Sir Steve’s incredible journey from beginning to end. We will start by discussing where he was … Read more
Rowers need to warm up before getting in their boats or before training. There are many different ways to warm up, but the following examples should help to get the blood flowing and muscles loose. Start with a light jog or run for 5-10 minutes, then do some dynamic and static stretching exercises. Finish with … Read more
When it comes to rowing you can’t go wrong with the right bit of kit. One of the most important things you have to be is prepared with any rowing kit that you need at any session. On water session? You need kit. Off water session? You need kit. Are you going to a regatta? … Read more
I always wanted to be better. I always wanted to push harder, or row faster. One of the issues that I have now identified later in life, is that I never gave it everything I had while competing. This was always an issue for me. I would sacrifice speed and power for technique instead of … Read more
Some of the best times I have ever had when I was training for intense sprints was when I was competing against my teammates to see who could get the fastest time on an erg or who could go the furthest distance in a time challenge. I’ll never forget competing in an indoor rowing competition … Read more
Elite is a word to describe the best. The top of the field. The greatest. In rowing when we think about elite rowers we think of Sir Steve Redgrave, the most successful rower in Olympic history. He obtained his final Olympic gold at the ripe old age of 38 years old. Some would have described … 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
Whether you’re a novice rower or an experienced oarsman, having the right gear can significantly enhance your performance and overall experience on the water. It’s not just about the boat or the oars; it’s also about the essential items you carry in your kit bag. These items might seem trivial, but they play a crucial … Read more
Any professional rower will tell you how important it is to eat throughout the day. The average calorie intake of an elite rower is around 5,000 calories a day. This is to offset the sheer amount of exercise that is done daily. Today, I’ll be going over some pantry essentials that you should have around … Read more
