Strength Training During the On-Water Season
By Kirsten Preskenis, NASM CPT A well-rounded athlete has a solid foundation of aerobic fitness, flexibility and strength. Rowers are no exception. In fact, all three components are critical for the success of the individual and the boat as a whole. As championship seasons approach however, many of these athletes focus solely on cardio – sidelining the other corners of the fitness triangle. Strength training, in particular,
Increase Your Rowing Visual Library: Learn With Instagram
Social media is usually something we use to escape our day, check what our friends are up to or just waste some time while we wait in line. It is however a great resource for increasing your rowing visual library. You can watch rowing videos of athletes of all levels working on all different kinds of things at different places around the world. Watching rowing
Beating the Winter Blues with Indoor Racing
Do you want to stay competitive during the off-season? Look no further than indoor racing. All you need to succeed is an erg, and the correct mindset. It’s known that erging is a mental game. The monitor is unforgiving in its honesty. But, remember that the erg is a tool to further our physical and mental fitness for on-water racing. With that being said, there are several
A Change of Scenery Through Cross-training
A wise coach once told me that medals are “won in the winter, and picked up in the spring.” While this may be motivating right after the fall season, several months of erging indoors can bore even the most dedicated rower. Ideally, with spring just around the corner, many of us are in our “rowing-specific preparation” phase of training. In addition to continuing to improve our
Yoga-Inspired Stretches for Rowers
By: Kirsten Preskenis Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Maybe it’s to lose a few pounds if you’ve over-indulged on sweets this holiday season (if you’re looking for inspiration, check out the article, ‘4 Tips to Build Winter Momentum’). If you’re a rower, you may be looking for ways to improve or spice up your training. One of my resolutions is to improve my flexibility. I
4 Tips to Build Winter Momentum
By: Katie Ouellette After a long and very cold holiday season jumping back into a solid routine of strength and cardio building activities can seem like a very daunting task. You might feel like there is no way to be saved from the endless piles of delicious pastries you couldn’t help but enjoy over the last month but getting back on the train is all about