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 […]
Strategies for long erg rows
We need endurance training at low rate but golly it’s boring. Learn some strategies to pass the time profitably investing in improving your performance and training consistency. Timestamps 02:00 Low intensity sessions – how to approach them Common training mistake is to do the lower intensity session too hard. “Conversational level” workout – can you […]
Weight training delays death – true or false?
Exercise with weights linked to lower risk of early death, study says. Why we need MORE gym work as we age. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/27/exercise-with-weights-linked-to-lower-risk-of-early-death-study-says Timestamps 02:00 Weight lifting makes us stay healthier, longer. Being Active as well as doing weight lifting had 14% to lower risk of premature death. Other types of exercise were also included. 04:00 […]
Why Row Slow?
Marlene answers the question why row slow and the benefits it brings your training and technique 01:42 The sponsor is the 50th San Diego Crew Classic Trophies for the new masters intermediate events is named after Faster Masters Rowing Regatta dates March 31-April 02, 2023 www.crewclassic.org [email protected] 02:55 Is 2 sets of 6 x 500m […]