Polarised Training
Training intensity for Masters Rowing with Dr Charlie Simpson
Excited to share my latest episode of the Faster Podcast, this time with Dr Charlie Simpson. Charlie is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes University and well known for his publications. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing and Advanced Rowing. In this episode, Charlie and I cover the following topics…
Read MoreWhy do so many elite cyclists have a background in rowing?
And what can we learn from the way rowers train? Former head of high performance at British Rowing Mark Homer offers his expert guidance. Original article published on Cycling Weekly, December 12, 2020. The opportunities to excel in more than one sport are few and far between, and in this age of increased professionalism and specialisation, such chances are becoming rarer. But there is…
Read MoreAlways training in the middle can be costly. In fact, it can cost you your season and possibly your health.
We are aerobic beings, and your basic aerobic capacity plays a major role in performing at your best, especially when it comes to training and racing. Unfortunately, a common mistake many Masters Rowers (and other age groups) make, is training with a “no pain, no gain” mentality. This always on, high intensity training and pushing mentality, can lead to damaging the aerobic function, resulting…
Read MoreSignups for How To Create Your Annual Training Plan starts today.
We’d like to suggest you consider the How To Create Your Annual Training Plan online course. It’s a proven, effective way to level up and prepare for the next season in your rowing calendar. This is a proven, effective and powerful way for you to plan out your training, understand where you are now, and…
Read MoreAnnouncing the return of How to Create your Annual Training Plan. A powerful Faster online course for Masters Rowers.
FASTER is thrilled to announce this seasons intake for How To Create Your Annual Training Plan, featuring experts in what it takes to build a successful training plan. In this interactive course, with Live class sessions, you’ll go at your own pace, connect with other Masters Rowers, and discover the foundational principles you may have been…
Read MoreZone 2 Training For Masters Rowers. The importance of your aerobic foundation.
Following up on the early post, on the The Power and Importance of Mitochondria, this article will zoom in a little more on HOW to develop your Mitochondria power houses. Adapted from multiple sources and inputs from experts in their field. The section on basic exercise Bioenergetics has been taken from Training Peaks online. Almost…
Read MoreWhat the best do to constantly improve. Are you planning for 2021 now?
Success loves preparation, and it’s not uncommon to see athletes heading into the last months of the year, without a clear goal for the next year, and an understanding of what they need to do to achieve their goals. With the off season in Europe and America and with at least 6-months to racing in…
Read MoreConversation with Noel Donaldson – Faster Podcast
Insights into how rowing has evolved over the decades Really excited to share with you, my conversation with Noel Donaldson. Noel is widely recognised, as one of the world’s most successful rowing coaches. He has held posts as the head coach at the Victorian Institute of sport winning countless King’s Cup races, Elite Development, Head Coach and high-performance director at Rowing…
Read MoreAlways training in the middle can be costly. Answering your questions this Friday. Send me your questions directly via Facebook Messenger.
Answering questions this Friday. Send me your questions directly via Facebook Messenger.
Read MoreIt takes patience to build the aerobic base, yet the investment is worth it.
As the winter start to bite here in Switzerland, our crews are doing what they think think they need to do to prepare for the racing season that starts in May. Many are taking the approach of ‘no pain no gain’ yet I have always questioned this approach. At this time of year, I believe…
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