Science of Rowing

Science of Rowing

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Science of Rowing episodes

  • Volume 6, Issue 12 (December 2025)

    Coral, Alex, and Joe review 3 articles:

    [0:00] Introduce Coral Kasden
    [4:59] What Do Elite Coxswains Say During Races?
    [21:25] What Makes the Boat Go Fast: The Role of Technique and Muscle Activation in Sculling Performance
    [34:20] The Relationship Between Rowing Kinematics and Force Production

    59 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 11 (November 2025)

    Alex, James, and Joe discuss 3 articles on:

    [2:30] Same Power, Different Speed: What Elite Rowers Teach Us About Efficiency on the Water

    [21:05] Diagnosing and Managing Rib Stress Injuries
    [40:55] Accuracy of RP3 Rowing Ergometer

    Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-relevant research, deliver summaries and takeaways from the most relevant articles, and discuss practical applications via audio roundtables, infographics and video.

    59 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 10 (October 2025)

    [2:18] Speed-Strength Characteristics of the Rowing Ergometer and Clean Pull Exercise

    [21:03] Understanding the Rowing Spine: Biomechanics, Injury Patterns, and Treatment Strategies
    [37:20] Physiological and Kinematic Differences Between the BioRower and Concept2 Ergometer

    59 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 9 (September 2025)

    Volume 6, Issue 9 Podcast (September, 2025)

    [0:00] Joe introduces new guest author Natalie Legge

    [3:30] Review of On-Water Biomechanical Variables
    [24:00] Monitoring Training Loads and Performance Adaptations in Elite Rowers: A Six-Month Longitudinal Study
    [38:18] Assessing the Glycolytic Energy System via the Maximal Lactate Accumulation Rate (VLa.max )

    59 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 8 (August 2025)

    Mark, Alex, and Joe discuss three articles on:

    [3:00] The Longitudinal Development of Sub-maximal Aerobic Capacity of Elite Rowers
    [28:05] A Statistical Approach to Establishing Fair and Objective Time Standards in Competitive Rowing
    [44:00] Does Cognitive Load Change Rowing Technique?

    1 hr 4 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 7 (July 2025)

    Ishan, Alex, and Joe discuss three articles focused on:

    [0:00] Ishan personal and professional update
    [2:25] Physical and technical attributes associated with on-water rowing performance in junior and elite rowers
    [14:25] Prediction of 2000-m on-water rowing performance with measures derived from instrumented boats
    [27:20] Mental Effort in Elite and Non-elite Rowers

    40 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 6 (June 2025)

    Joe, Alex, and Rachel discuss three articles on the menstrual cycle and blood lactate thresholds, rowing biomechanics with a focus on kinetics, kinematics, and muscle activation patterns, and evaluating the transfer of rowing performance from the erg to the boat.

    [0:00] Introduce Rachel Grainger

    [1:55] Does the Lactate Threshold Vary Across the Menstrual Cycle?
    [31:25] Comprehensive Analysis of Rowing Biomechanics: Kinematic, Kinetic, and Electromyographic Perspectives
    [42:30] Closing the Gap: Predicting On-water Rowing Performance from 2kErg

    59 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 5 (May 2025)

    Joe, Alex, and Frank discuss three articles on championship pacing, muscle dynamics and inflammatory responses, and Velocity Based Training.

    [1:20] Elite Rowers' Pacing Strategies

    [15:57] Muscle Dynamics and Inflammatory Responses
    [36:55] High Velocity Loss Thresholds Affect 2k Erg Performance

    59 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 4 Podcast (April, 2025)

    Joe, Alex, and Mark discuss three articles on blood flow restriction training, the adductor magnus, and upper respiratory illness.

    [5:05] BFR Improves VO2max, not 2k erg performance

    [23:00] Exploring the Role of Adductor Magnus in Muscle Recruitment Patterns Among Rowers Using MRI
    [ 39:05] Respiratory Problems in Rowers: Outcomes from a Systematic Assessment of an Elite Squad

    59 min
  • Volume 6, Issue 3 (March 2025)

    Joe and Alex discuss three articles on maximal lactate accumulation, the accuracy of the Concept2 RowErg, and quantifying on-water rowing performance.

    [2:18] Maximal Lactate Accumulation
    [17:30] The Accuracy of the Concept2 RowErg
    [36:25] Quantifying On-water Rowing Performance

    59 min

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Science of Rowing is a monthly membership publication with research reviews on rowing training, strength training, and other rowing performance factors. We write for rowers, coaches, and professionals…