Posts Tagged ‘Polarised training’
Why 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 MoreYou’re getting priority!
Bill Chambers
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 MoreTraining Update – Week 34 – 4 Weeks To Go!
Wow. What a big week,following a big week of both volume and the introduction of more high intensity. It’s always a fine balance of when to introduce high intensity, and how to introduce the intensity. I have found that I respond best to a 4-week block, two to three session a week is enough, and…
Read MoreTraining Update – Week 31 – 7 Weeks to Target Race
Concept2 Dynamic Ergo WH Chambers 2020
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…
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