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Author: Harriet Beveridge
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Published: 2020-03-28
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 1838597972
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It’s garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements – from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones
Author: Volker Nolte
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
Published: 2021-04-01
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1782558543
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs the popularity of rowing in mid to late adulthood has grown, so too has the number of rowing club members and participants in regattas increased. Rowing attracts not only former racing rowers who return to rowing for fitness, health, and competition, but also the many late and lateral entrants who are perhaps competing for the first time. This growing interest in the sport makes it even more important to provide instruction for these masters rowers. Masters Rowing caters to interested beginners learning the sport and adapting their boating equipment, as well as to ambitious masters rowers looking to improve their technique. Within this book, the reader will find tips for fitness training and hints for competition. In addition, the reader will understand the theoretical basics of training and performance development of active but older rowers. Coaches of masters rowers will also be able to take the information in this book and apply it to their athletes' training. Furthermore, all training information provided is backed by scientific, specialist research. With Masters Rowing, readers will be able to increase their fitness and hone their skills to compete at their best.
Author: Volker Nolte
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780736090407
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to all aspects of competitive rowing, this volume offers techniques for mastering different phases of the stroke, training strategies & tapering plans for peak performance at the highest levels.
Author: Valery Kleshnev
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2020-09-21
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 1785007785
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn rowing, races are often won in spite of, not because of, technique, and many misconceptions still preoccupy both rowers and coaches. This book explains the facts about rowing technique and will help you to find the right way to achieve your best performance. In this new edition, comprehensively updated to take account of the most recent developments in the sport The Biomechanics of Rowing offers a unique insight into the technical and tactical aspects of rowing, based on over twenty-five years experience of working with the best rowers and coaches all around the globe, a careful analysis of millions of data samples, and comprehensive biomechanical modelling with the aim of finding an optimal balance of variables. Topics covered include measurement; performance analysis; technique; ergometer rowing and, finally, rowing equipment and rigging.
Author: Bill Pierce
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: 2021-01-19
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 0593232240
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFinally, runners at all levels can improve their race times while training less, with the revolutionary Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) program. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal and featured twice in six months in cover stories in Runner's World magazine, FIRST's unique training philosophy makes running easier and more accessible, limits overtraining and burnout, and substantially cuts the risk of injury, while producing faster race times. The key feature is the "3 plus 2" program, which each week consists of: -3 quality runs, including track repeats, the tempo run, and the long run, which are designed to work together to improve endurance, lactate-threshold running pace, and leg speed -2 aerobic cross-training workouts, such as swimming, rowing, or pedaling a stationary bike, which are designed to improve endurance while helping to avoid burnout With detailed training plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon, plus tips for goal-setting, rest, recovery, injury rehab and prevention, strength training, and nutrition, this program will change the way runners think about and train for competitive races. Amby Burfoot, Runner's World executive editor and Boston Marathon winner, calls the FIRST training program "the most detailed, well-organized, and scientific training program for runners that I have ever seen."
Author: Rainer Martens
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes chapters by Brian J. Sharkey on: Principles of training; Fitness for sport; Developing your training program, and Nutrition for athletes.
Author: Eric Murray
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Published: 2016-08-26
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 1743487312
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA gritty story of commitment, self-discovery and the outer limits of human endurance. Hamish Bond and Eric Murray’s domination of world rowing is legendary. Double Olympic champions, world record holders and the winners of six World Championship titles in the coxless pair, they have been at the pinnacle of their sport since they captured their first title together in 2009. The Kiwi Pair shares the story of Bond and Murray’s unique partnership. Some would describe them as chalk and cheese, two contrasting personalities who nevertheless bring out the best in each other. Join them as they share the secrets to their success, their extreme training regime, the highs and lows of top level sport, and the extraordinary dedication it takes to be world-beating oarsmen. ‘This is a story of dedication, and that is a story that is not told often enough.’ — Sir Steve Redgrave
Author: Paul Thompson
Publisher: Crowood
Published: 2016-02-29
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 178500087X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book aims to provide and challenge coaches and rowers with best practice, advice, principles and training programmes to improve their rowing experience and performance. Regardless of whether you are looking to improve on-water performance, set an indoor rowing personal best or enhance the quality of your training you will find something of value within these pages. Topics covered include: training and technique; egrometer training; specific rowing conditioning; strength training; monitoring and assessing land training; mobility and flexibility; weighlifting technique; trunk training; nutrition and mental skills. 'With the approaches detailed in this book, were were able to break records on the water and on the rowing machine and face our Olympic final feeling totally prepared and genuinely excited about the challenge. Regardless of your starting point, the guidance in this book will help you take the next steps towards your own goal, and to making your own magic. Good luck!' Dr Katherine Grainger CBE and Anna Watkins MBE. Aimed at coaches and rowers at all levels of the sport. Fully illustrated with 90 colour photographs.
Author: Jim Flood
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2012-06-07
Total Pages: 410
ISBN-13: 1408178737
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIndoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training. Over the last twenty years however the benefits of indoor rowing have attracted more and more users, and now every gym comes with one as standard. It's also a sport in its own right, with competitions ranging from school leagues to the European and World Championships. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing is the first comprehensive book to focus on this unique form of strength-endurance training. Clearly illustrated in full colour and packed with information, training plans, tips and techniques, it is suitable for serious athletes, outdoor rowers and regular gym users alike, and is a must for health professionals and coaches. Whether you are attracted by the weight-loss benefits of the rowing machine or using it to coach cross-training athletes, this book will help you get the best from each session while, crucially, remaining injury-free.
Author: Will Ruth
Publisher:
Published: 2019-02-15
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780368307539
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Rowing Stronger" is the comprehensive guide to strength training for rowers. Rowing strength coach Will Ruth (BS, MA, NSCA-CSCS) walks you through the process from how to set up an annual structured program that complements the rowing training schedule to the exercises, sets, and reps used in each workout. Will details training methods for improving rowing performance and reducing risk of common rowing injuries, as well as how to warm up for rowing and strength training, targeted mobility sessions for rowers, and how to use mental skills of sport psychology with rowers and coxswains. Will believes that strength training is for everyone, and there are chapters just for masters rowers, lightweight rowers, junior rowers, and even coxswains, to prove it! Click the book cover above for a free preview and reader reviews.
