Dec 30, 2018 | Drills, Inspirational Videos, Recovery
Rowing: the correct position during the recovery. This is a short video from RowFast.com on finding (or coaching) the proper position during the recovery phase of the rowing stroke. After a brief introduction, there is some great video that demonstrates the proper...
Dec 9, 2018 | Nutrition, Recovery
Refreshing Recovery Smoothies Get a jump-start on your post-exercise recovery with one of these recovery smoothies. Smoothies made right are ideal for recovery because they deliver a great combo of carbs and protein and fluids that cover the three Rs of recovery:...
Nov 28, 2018 | Nutrition, Recovery
35 Snacks for Athletes We often hear athletes declare that they’re hungry. For some it could be hourly, while for others it’s only close to meal times. Because athletes typically have more muscle mass than inactive individuals, they tend to have a high metabolism,...
Nov 25, 2018 | Nutrition, Recovery
Rower’s Fuel – Nutrition Basics for Rowers Editor’s comments: This article first appeared as Diet for Rowers by Erin Coleman, R.D., L.D., on LiveStrong.com. It is a great primer for the caloric and nutritional needs of rowers of all levels. Simple,...
Nov 24, 2018 | Indoor Rowing, Recovery
The Art of Recovery: Part II By Sam Loch May 25, 2011 Hot/Cold Recovery Similar to active recovery, hot/cold recovery is used to flush blood into the muscles and move lactic acid out of the bloodstream. At the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) we have a...
Nov 24, 2018 | Indoor Rowing, Recovery
The Art of Recovery: Part I This is an article from the Concept2 website by Olympic rower Sam Loch on May 24, 2011. Editor’s comment: I really like the specificity of the author’s recommendations and hope you find them useful in your training this winter....
Nov 9, 2018 | Indoor Rowing, Recovery
The Importance of Active Recovery in Winter Indoor Rowing Training Today is the 14th of December. When I left the house this morning to go to my workout, the sun was up but the temperature was in the single digits. A crunchy layer of icy snow covered the path to the...
