Posts Tagged ‘faster with bill chambers’
The Great Watts Lie
There is a specific type of man in every rowing club car park, and you will recognise him instantly. He has just done a café ride on the bike instead of the erg, he owns at least one item of clothing with the word “aero” printed on it, and he has started saying “watts” the…
Read MoreExclusive interview with Vincent Galliard, Executive Director World Rowing
Join me as I speak exclusively with Vincent Galliard, Executive Director of World Rowing about the future direction of Rowing. In this episode, Vincent shares World Rowing’s 15 year plan to transform the reach, the image and revenues of the sport. We discuss the expansion into coastal rowing, indoor rowing, plans to drive awareness and…
Read MoreI’m trying to lose weight and eat healthily. Why do I feel so hungry all the time? What can I do about it?
Several hormones play an essential role in regulating our feelings of hunger and fullness. What can you do about this?
Read MoreHow to stay hydrated during ergo training
Many of us will be doing a lot of training on the rowing machine in these coming weeks, and it’s important to understand the impact of sweat and proper hydration. This article by Andy Blow, provides good insights and tips for all of us using the Concept2 to train indoors. Original article by Andy Blow,…
Read MoreMonitoring HRV to understand how you are responding to stress.
I have in the past experimented with monitoring HRV to understand both how I’m responding to training (stress) and recovery (rest) to optimise my training response and avoid overtraining. So far, I’m still learning and building up a baseline. I’m researching different sources of information and will share these with you. Sharing original article found…
Read MoreCracking the Athlete’s Brain
Researchers are showing everyday athletes how to train their brains to perform like the pros Original article by Alex Hutchison, Outside magazine, Dec 30, 2013 It goes without saying that Olympic athletes need to be strong, fit, and tough. But none of that matters if they aren’t capable of adapting quickly to unexpected circum-stances. Take…
Read MoreThe Physiology of the Finishing Kick
What can we learn from the studies done on other sports like running, and how does this potentially apply to rowing? We see crews that bolt out of the start and hold a fast pace all the way (Aussie Men’s 4-) and the Kiwi Pair that settle into a relentless pace and simply grind through…
Read MoreTraining intensity for Masters Rowing with Dr Charlie Simpson
Excited to share this 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 and…
Read MoreHow the brain regulates performance – Faster Podcast
Conversation with Prof Tim Noakes MD Prof Tim Noakes, is well known in the world of sports science and considered an expert in this subject. Originally born in Harare, Zimbabwe, he grew up in South Africa, studying Medicine and Exercise Science. He is the author of several books on exercise and nutrition, including the Lore…
Read MorePodcast episode – Metrics I use to track & manage my rowing training for performance
Latest episode where I cover the metrics to track in a rowing programme.
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