Types of training plan for masters rowing
We discuss the different types of masters training programs – for elite racers, for club racers, for fitness rowers, for return-to rowing. Benefits of ‘cross fit’ versus the more traditional ‘miles make champions’ approach. Timestamps 01:00 Types of training though year 01:30 The new “Spacer Placer” rowing Tool for pushing out spacer washers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvkCApr2-l8 04:45 […]
Balance in rowing
Balance is lost as we age. How can rowers learn balance – in the boat, in life and physical balance? How to balance a quad scull. Timestamps 03:00 Balance as you age. Typically it changes around age 50. There is a loss of muscle mass – it affects co-ordination like walking and neuro-muscular aspects like […]
Limits to Masters Rowing
What are the limits to masters rowing? Can we challenge ourselves more? Is comfort more important than skill? Rebecca and Marlene discuss technical skill challenges and physical challenges as you age. Risk versus rewards. Timestamps 02:00 are limits being challenged now? Pay attention to how our bodies are changing. A class of masters who are […]
Limiting beliefs in your rowing
What are limiting beliefs and how do they affect your rowing? PLUS Book of the month with Jess Di Carlo. Timestamps 00:40 Today’s show is Book of the Month by Jess DiCarlo and the we talk about what are limiting beliefs…Some of call it the voice of the inner lizard. We’ll talk about how to […]
Mahe Drysdale on athlete unions
Mahe is leading The Athletes Co-operative who are bringing an employment case against High Performance Sport New Zealand. He discusses the issues around giving athletes a voice in elite sport. Show notes Our goals are to balance the power out. We want input to athlete welfare and to be respected and valued. When you see […]
Liz Winter
Could masters rowing use a developmental model analogous to the Norwegian Youth Sports Development model? i.e. Make it fun first, developmentally oriented, and give equal respect to peoples’ varied, developmentally informed performance choices as their bodies and life needs change. Timestamps 01:00 Introduction Oxford University Womens Boat Club 02:00 Norwegian Youth Sports Development covers biological, […]