Posts Tagged ‘Rowing’
The 4-Week “Power Buffer”: Can Plyometrics Help Youth Rowers Fight Fatigue?
For any rower, the 2,000-meter race is a battle against the “wall.” As lactic acid builds and muscles burn, the stroke power that felt effortless in the first 500 meters…
Read MoreThe “Screen Haze”: Why Your Pre-Game Scroll Might Be Sabotaging Your Performance
We’ve all seen it. A teenager hops out of the car for practice, moving in a near-total daze. They’re physically there, but mentally? They’re still stuck in the digital world…
Read MoreNasal Breathing Benefits for Rowers
Nasal breathing can offer significant benefits for rowers, especially for improving endurance and overall performance. Key benefits include: Applying Nasal Breathing to Rowing: By practicing nasal breathing during your rowing…
Read MoreCore Exercises for Rowers to prevent low back pain
Here are a few exercises that I recommend: Front plank (See video) https://youtu.be/K2UZq6uq_mY?si=raAmQs2F9GW5BXtK Side plank (See video) https://youtu.be/UZUFKs2LGuc?si=3mzkjPHZVghAQKr2 Deadbug with stability ball (see video) https://youtu.be/jxmI_l7sTSw?si=lKAfzc-n7HCl5eSs Stability ball roll-out from knees (see…
Read MorePOST-WORKOUT FUELING
Fueling your athlete after a workout
Read MoreRowing – preventing injury
Summary Read the full fact sheet On this page Rowing is a fun way to get fit. It also allows you to enjoy the beauty of Victoria’s rivers and lakes.…
Read MoreAvoiding Rowing Injuries Through Correct Technique
Here in the Seattle area, we are lucky to have a large and active rowing community. Seattle is home to the Windermere Cup the largest 1-day regatta in the Pacific…
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