Periodization is the process of breaking the year into training blocks or periods. Each period has a set of goals and a training focus so that the physical qualities needed […]
Interval training is a popular form of training amongst many athletes. While most rowers will use intervals at some point in the year few really understand the purpose of intervals […]
The regular use of strength training has been slow to catch on with endurance athletes. While there is evidence that strength training decreases both acute and chronic injury in these […]
Warm up is now considered an essential part of a workout or pre competition routine. While originally thought to be primarily a means of preventing injury, it is now commonly […]
Training volume is the amount of work that is performed. Many coaches and athletes use the number of miles or kilometers covered as the measure of training volume. While this […]
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This is the third part of the series of articles that started with How Strong is Strong Enough. You should refer back to that article for the background information […]
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2000 m races typically last 6-9 minutes depending on the boat, age, and level of the competitors. This has lead many researchers to examine the role of VO2 max […]
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Plyometrics are a very high intensity for of training that can quickly lead to overtraining and overuse injuries if the training program is not carefully planned. The proper manipulation […]
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Many rowers and coaches include jumpies and other plyometric activities into their program. Jumping can be a great alternative to weight training for developing power as you approach the […]
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Balance and stability is the very foundation that athletes are built on. There is an old saying that goes, “You can’t build a cathedral on the foundation of a […]
