Posts Tagged ‘FISA Masters Rowing’
How to ensure rowing remains relevant with John Boultbee AM – Faster Podcast
In my first conversation with John, he left us on a ‘cliffhanger’ with what rowing needs to do to stay relevant. In this follow up conversation, John shares his thoughts on what rowing needs to do to stay relevant and thrive, vs. survive. John Boultbee AM, is well known in Australian as a lawyer and…
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Read MoreWhy do athletes suffer from cramp?
This is a repost of an interesting article on why athletes suffer from cramp, by Andy Blow. Medically reviewed by Dr Tamara Hew-Butler. Original article can be found at precision hydration.com The causes of muscle cramp in athletes remain a contentious issue in the scientific world. We’ve taken a look at the competing theories of…
Read MorePlanning for the Head of The Charles Regatta with Greg Benning
Really excited to release my follow up interview with Greg Benning. With 19 wins at HOCR, 4 course records, and 7 wins at SilverSkiff, I just had to get him back on the podcast, to share with us his approach to training and preparing for an event. Anyone that wants to get insights and inspiration,…
Read MoreWhat I’m experimenting with this week
Extra sleep Natural anti inflammatories Nelo R75 single scull Extra Sleep As the training volume increases, I’m experimenting with a ways to enhance my recovery. I’m increasing my daily sleep by getting to bed 15-minutes earlier, not using my iPhone an hour before shut eye, and leaving my iPhone in the home office rather than…
Read MoreBeet Juice Improves Athletic Performance
Extract of article published on Verywellfit.com July 25, 2019. Beets can provide a competitive edge for athletes and can improve performance by almost 16% according to a 2014 study by the University of Exeter. Athletes and active adults are leaning more towards nutrient-dense foods to improve athletic performance. Diets rich in vegetables like beets are…
Read MorePolarised Training Case Study – Olaf Tufte
How the champions train using a polarised approach.
Read MoreFAQ’s & feedback from my recent post
Hi there, Thanks for all the great questions and feedback from my recent post on how always training in the middle can be costly. I have summarised most of the questions and feedback below. Thanks to all that have enrolled and completed the course on ‘how to create your heart rate zones for rowing.’ Please…
Read MoreAvoid making this mistake when setting up your heart rate training zones
In order to train at the right intensity to reach your training goals, you need to establish your maximum heart rate to set up your heart rate zones. Get this wrong and you can end up training at the wrong intensity and killing your season. Get it right and you can train with confidence from…
Read MoreTrain smart & stay healthy
It’s so important to stay below the stress radar when everyone around is not feeling well and you are training. Train smart and accumulate enough time in zone 2 to continue to build the aerobic base yet not create too much stress signalling. Keep your immune system strong and use this time to invest in…
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