- The crew dynamic: how quickly can you pick up the moves of the guys around you
- sculling is mechanics; it is repetitive; you have to be as smooth as possible
- every stroke counts, every session counts, every day counts… you need to have the ability to shut down and focus on what will make the boat go faster
- you need to be good: training in the gym is part of the mix
- rowing is a strength and endurance sport, one has to deal with lactic acid and one has to try and maintain a high aerobic threshold
- a race in a Quad goes on for some 5 and a half minutes and one is operating at max. or close to as max intensity as one possibly can
- critical components of rowing: working on one’s skill; teamwork; mastering the equipment
- Quad: 14m length; weight: 52Kg; rowing oar: 2.91cm;
- Pro rowing teams have a morning and an afternoon session on the water as well as gym training
- you want to row fast not hard!
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