Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
I am working out twice a week on the indoor rower, just over 10Kms/ workout and today I reached 100 Kms. Very pleased with myself even though 1) split times need to decrease and 2) the strokes/ minute have to increase. I wish I had more time to train but going forward I would be pleased
My First 100 Kms on a Concept 2 Indoor Rower Read More »
GB rower Ellie Piggott delves into how she prepares for a 2,000m race from tapering to staying focused and everything in between. Photocredit: Pete Reed GB rower Ellie Piggott shares how she maximises her time on the indoor rowing machine and her race tips for a 2,000m, just in time for the Mizuno British Rowing Indoor Championships. What’s
Ellie Piggott’s 2,000m Race Plan Read More »
“…to recover you should drink till you pee clear… After sessions, I usually aim to have a quickly digested protein such as a good whey protein in 600ml of water, then 600ml of sports drinks (sports drinks usually contain glucose which is rapidly converted to muscle glycogen and electrolytes) and then water until I am fully
The Art of Recovery: Part I Read More »
“A good 2km stroke rate would be over 30, mine is around 32-33 and to be able to pull that stroke rate for 6-8 mins needs practice and training, not only physical but mental too…” read on. So you’ve entered the British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) and now you’re pushing on with your 2km or 500m training.
Sarah Gibbs: High Rate Training Before British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) Read More »
RVA Performance Training: Home of CrossFit RVA By Cassi Niemann, UCanRow1 Master Instructor PM = Performance Monitor Two very important parameters: split and stroke rate Split – how much work is being done. Stroke rate – the number of strokes per minute. Low stroke rate = 16 – 20 High stroke rate = 28+
Concept 2 Performance Monitor Basics Read More »
Looper “I’m training two-and-a-half hours a day, pushing my body beyond its normal limits” Henry Cavill “Stable fitness requires a wide, solid foundation. The deeper that foundation, the more stable that condition will be, and the easier it is to maintain” Trainer Mark Twight, Gym Jones Henry Cavill had to sleep 9-10 hours every night
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Rowing: the full package for an Olympic athlete Body shape of a rower = stroke rate x stroke length Elite rowers: tall, muscular and lean Damir weighs 102.8 Kg Damir Martins’ sessions: 20K rowing followed by 60 – 100K biking followed by weight-lifting Damir’s Total Body Fat: 18.4% (lean muscle to match the mass) Linear
Anatomy of a Rower: Does Damir Martin have the Strongest Legs of any Olympic athlete? Read More »
“Indoor rowing is one of the best ways to get fit and keep fit” Alex Gregory, MBE, a two-time Olympic Gold medallist. British Rowing at the start of the stroke ensure that your shins are vertical have your damper at number 5 or even 4 only bring the screen to eye-level Get ready for the drive
Go Row Indoor Technique Video – British Rowing Read More »
Rowing is a full body exercise that develops aerobic power, strength and endurance. It is impact-free and an effective way to burn calories. Rowing/ indoor rowing is a full-body workout. It is an excellent way to lose weight and it is an outstanding route to a lifetime of health and fitness. Getting Started Rowing Concept2Australia
Rowing – Concept2 Australia Read More »
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