What It Takes to Row Across an Ocean

A new study gathers insights from 71 trans-ocean rowers who (mostly) made it to the other side. Sharing original article by Alex Hutchinson, Sweat Science 9 February 2022 Last year, while reporting an article on learning how to suffer better, I interviewed transatlantic rower Bryce Carlson. His stories about dodging hurricanes during his record-setting 38-day row…

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3 Tasty Time Saver Ergo Workouts

Here are some of my favourite time saver workouts, you can incorporate into your training, to get a great workout in less than an hour! These are individual sessions, not a training program. If you’re training 4-5 times a week, then one of these workouts per week would be a good starting point, with the…

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Workouts of the week

Couple of sessions that are handy to include in your general preparation period to spice it up a bit. These can be done on the water or the ergo. Session 1 20 min progressive warm up and activation3 x (6 x 2 min on/off) Target 95% of race pace split split. Stroke rate 28-305 min…

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Workout of the week

This week’s workout is from Craig Smith. Craig is the head of rowing at Caufields Grammar School in Melbourne. He is also a super fast Masters Rower. Craig’s haul of medals from the Aussie Masters Regatta 2021 Aerobic intervals on the Ergo Sets of 500m on 1 min off at T2.  Rate 27-29.  Do them…

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Workout of the week

The workout of the week is from Anne-Marie Howald. Head junior & U23 coach for the Swiss Federation. When Ian Wright was the head coach of Switzerland, apparently the Ladder Of Death (LOD) was one of the squads favourites. Word of advice. Make sure you are well warmed up, and don’t do this every day.…

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Workout of the week

The workout of the week is from Zurich club coach, Hugo Pfister. When Hugo is not coaching the club crews in Zurich, he is keeping fit and going extremely fast. Here is Hugo’s workout of the week for the ergo or on the water. VO2 Capacity Training 10 min warm up 4 x 2min at…

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Workout of the week

Land based workout with Craig Smith Craig is the head of rowing at Caulfield Grammar School, Victoria, Australia, and the holder of the impressive haul of Masters medals from this years Australian Masters Championships. On the Erg.  Aerobic intervals. Sets of 500m on 1 min off at T2.  Rate 27-29.  Do them in sets of…

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Workout of the week

“The Time Contracter” by Dr Charlie Simpson “Time Contracter” is 60 mins with 6 mins easy pace (e.g. UT2 and 4 mins moderate effort (UT1/AT) until the clock hits zero (so six intervals of 4 mins by the end)….If doing on the erg, during the final 2 mins of both the 6min easy and 4 mins…

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Workout of the week

Anaerobic workout of the week Personal favourite of mine. I call this le canibale session, because you feel like you are on the attack! This is designed for developing anaerobic capacity. Strength & Conditioning with James Goodwin James is the head of sports performance for the Swiss Rowing Federation. In this short video, James demonstrates…

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