Posts Tagged ‘strength training for rowing’
Latest Episode – Strength & Conditioning for Masters Rowers with James Goodwin, Swiss Rowing
James Goodwin, is the Head of physical performance and science for the Swiss Rowing Federation. James is responsible for ensuring the Swiss Team are strong and fit, to train and race. This episode is an extract from the Live Strength & Conditioning Masterclass held earlier this year (2021), where James is presenting strategies and approaches…
Read MoreWorkout of the week
Dr Dan Plews favourite interval session Dr Dan was the head physiologist at New Zealand Rowing, and responsible for designing the training sessions for the likes of the Kiwi Pair. 8 x 4 min at 103% to 105% of your Critical Power or in Zone 4 (93-95% of max heart rate) with 2 min recovery…
Read MoreWhy Strength Training Over Spring Is Key For Masters Rowers To Go Fast In 2021
Don’t be afraid to spend more time over the next 3-months, to lift, build strength, and improve your performance ready for 2021. By James Goodwin & Bill Chambers Join James this Saturday, for a Master Class in Strength & Conditioning, especially focussed on Masters Rowers. James will be sharing practical applications of training for the different…
Read More5-Reasons Masters Rowers Need Strength Training
This is the time of year (winter 2020/21) when a lot of masters rowers ask about strength training. Should they? Shouldn’t they? Should they lift heavy or light? Free weights or machines? And what about Crossfit? Rowing is a power endurance sport, listen to the top coaches and masters rowers on my podcast, and there…
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