Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Olympic silver medalist Annie Vernon talks about her book Mind Games – a fascinating window into the psyche of elite athletes and coaches Anna Watkins and Annie Vernon (c) Annie Vernon Rowing & Regatta magazine asked Annie Vernon about Mind Games, her book on the psychology of elite athletes. Read on to find out more.
Mind Games – Olympian Annie Vernon Talks Sport Psychology Read More »
38 competitors over the age of eighty (80) entered the ‘World Rowing Indoor Sprints’ hosted in March 2019. Indoor rowing is for all ages but having an 80+ entering the competition is inspiring to say the least. British record holder Heidi Richards only started indoor rowing three years ago. She got silver at the ‘World
Never Too Old For Indoor Rowing Read More »
In the 2018 season, Vicky Thornley suffered from overtraining syndrome (OTS), which prevented her from racing at the World Rowing Championships. The Olympic silver medallist shares her thoughts on how you can maximise your training, while avoiding overtraining. Read on for Vicky’s five areas to focus on: 1 – Training zones Use your heart rate and work out
Olympic Rower Vicky Thornley on Training Smart Read More »
“Indoor Rowing is a fantastic sport which is for anybody of any age or disability. It doesn’t matter what the problem is or what you perceive your problem to be, there will be a way round it and we can get you rowing on the machine” Sean Gaffney 2 x World Indoor Rowing Champion 3
Exclusive Interview with World Indoor Rowing Champion Sean Gaffney Read More »
EVENT INFORMATION Race 1,000 metres on the Concept2 Indoor Rower (Model A-E rowers only, no Dynamic or indoor rowers on Slides) at your club, gym, school or home March 6-10, 2019. Individuals should enter their time in their Concept2 Online Logbook by 12pm GMT on 12 March 2019. Events should send their results by email to ranking@concept2.com. If
2019 World Rowing Virtual Indoor Sprints Read More »
Former GB Rowing Team physiologist Craig Williams provides advice on how you can reap more rewards from your training sessions. Read on… Your training approach is dictated by the recovery methods you employ. Getting the basics right – consistently – is crucial to any training programme. Following the simple formula of refueling, rehydrating and getting good rest
The Three Rs-Rest, Refueling and Recovery for Rowers Read More »
Rowing is a coordinated muscle action that involves every large muscle group in the body. The following sections illustrate the primary muscles used during each movement of the rowing stroke. 1. The Catch 2. The Drive 3. The Finish 4. The Recovery Click on an image to enlarge it Sources: Daily Burn Dynamic Indoor Rowers
Rowing and your Muscles Read More »
Trying to improve my performance, on today’s workout I increased the total distance to 20,000 meters. 10,000m, a small break and then another 10,000m. Really enjoyed it. Drinking my concoction ‘Tony’s Workout Smoothie’ just prior to commencing and during the workout definitely kept me going.
My First 2 x 10,000 M on a Concept 2 Indoor Rower Read More »
Today I did my first 2 x 7,500m (15Km in total) on the Concept 2 indoor rower. I feel really pleased about it but this is a “drop in the ocean” when compared to what other indoor rowers do. Daniel, my rowing buddy in Michigan (US) does between 15K and 25Km every single day! Talk
My First 2 x 7,500 m on a Concept 2 Indoor Rower Read More »
Jacqueline Birtwisle advises on nutrition for older rowers Marcus Bevan rows with Maidenhead Rowing Club’s veterans. He has turned 60 and would like to know if there are any age-related changes to consider with his diet? Marcus’s typical weekday 07.30 Bran flakes/muesli with milk. Mug of tea10.00 Mug of tea with semi-skimmed milk12.00 Large bowl
Should your Diet change as you get Older? Read More »