Science of Rowing

Science of Rowing

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Science of Rowing episodes

  • Volume 4, Issue 9 (September, 2023)

    In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Lisa discuss three articles about pacing profiles of podium finishers across 2,000-meters in elite rowing, psychological support for athletes during training and competition and elite athletes pregnancy experiences

    [0:00] Welcome Lisa Back and discuss The Female Rower & Menopause (Science of Rowing Pre-Conference Bonus Material!)

    [4:50] Pacing Variability Separates Podium Finishers Across 2,000-meters
    [19:04] Considerations For Psychological Support For Rowers During Training and Competition
    [35:21] Training through Pregnancy with Insights from Elite Athletes

    57 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 8 (August, 2023)

    Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles on motivation profiles and performance, perturbated trunk training, and maximal strength and rate of force development in strength training for rowers.

    [0:00] 2023 Science of Rowing Virtual Conference

    [1:45] Do Intrinsic Motivation Patterns Result in Sport Performance Success?
    [15:20] Perturbated Trunk Training for Rowers
    [30:00] The Role Of Maximal Force And Rate Of Force Development On Different Phases Of 2000 m Olympic Rowing Performance

    45 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 7 (July 2023)

    Joe, Alex, and Frank discuss three articles on 2,000-meter score prediction, VO2max prediction, and high-repetition vs. low-repetition strength training.

    [0:00] Dr. Frank Nugent Introduction

    [4:20] Using 20-Second and 60-Second Tests to Predict 2,000-meter Rowing Ergometer Performance
    [24:52] Predicting VO2max from an Incremental Step Test
    [55:12] Low-Repetition vs. High Repetition Strength Training

    1 hr 17 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 6 (June 2023)

    In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles about how acute calcium intake affects health and rowing performance, how erging on an incline affects biomechanics, and blood flow restriction training applications for rowers.

    [0:55] All content migrating from PDF to website

    [3:19] Calcium Consumption Affects Bone Turnover Markers in Elite Rowers
    [14:19] Effect of Inclined Ergometry on Trunk Contribution's to Rowing Stroke
    [28:45] BFR Applications for Rowers

    45 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 5 (May 2023)

    In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Nicole discuss three articles about female athletes’ perception of the menstrual cycle and how it impacts performance, how Increased Stroke Rates Increases Load On Female Rower’s Lower Back, and a critical look at complex systems: Why Aren’t The Strongest Athletes Always The Best Rowers?

    [4:15] The Menstrual Cycle: Do Olympic Athletes Believe It Impacts Performance?

    [17:35] Increased Stroke Rates Increases Load On Female Rower’s Lower Back
    [30:48] Complex Systems: Why Aren’t The Strongest Athletes Always The Best Rowers?

    44 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 4 (April, 2023)

    In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Michael discuss three articles about Randall Foils Improving Mean and Peak Force During On-Water Tethered Rowing, Exploring if Force Asymmetries are Better for Rowing Performance, and High Intensity Interval Training Improves 2k Rowing Ergometer Performance

    [0:55] Science of Rowing Virtual Conference Announcement

    [2:40] Randall Foils Improve Mean and Peak Force During On-Water Tethered Rowing
    [12:45] Exploring if Force Asymmetries are Better for Rowing Performance
    [30:40] High Intensity Interval Training Improves 2k Rowing Ergometer Performance

    53 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 3 (March, 2023)

    In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles about lean mass distribution and its relationship to rowing performance, the effects of ‘normal’ strength training on 2,000m rowing ergometer performance, and hypertrophy for rowers.

    [1:00] Joe and Alex discuss presenting at the 2023 USRowing Conference and the study they conducted during the indoor national championships.

    [4:10] Lean Mass Distribution and Rowing Performance
    [14:50] The Effects of "Normal" Strength Training on 2,000m Rowing Performance
    [27:08] Hypertrophy Training for Rowers

    40 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 2 (February, 2023)

    In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Nicole discuss three articles about the relationship the vastus lateralis has to ergometer performance and the physiological capacity of rowers, concurrent training, and 50 years of force curve data analysis.

    [0:25] Introducing Nicole Elkins

    [3:03] The Relationship of the Vastus Lateralis to Ergometer Performance and Physiological Capacity of Rowers
    [16:27] Concurrent Training
    [27:50] 50 Years of Force Curves

    44 min
  • Volume 4, Issue 1 (January, 2023)

    In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Michael discuss three articles about concurrent validity of 3 on-water rowing power instrumentation systems, the sound of rowing and how it helps with execution, and REDs (also known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) knowledge in lightweight rowers and physiotherapists.

    [1:17] 3 On-Water Power Instrumentation Systems

    [11:48] The sound of rowing and its impact on execution
    [25:15] REDs Management: Lightweight Rowers & Physiotherapists

    44 min
  • Volume 3, Issue 12 (December, 2022)

    This is the podcast episode for Volume 3, Issue 12 of Science of Rowing, coming to you in December of 2022. In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Lisa discuss three articles about overtraining, attentional focus utilizing internal and external cues, and bone mineral density in masters rowers.

    [3:00] Overtraining

    [ 14:20] Attentional Focus with Internal and External Cues
    [29:15] Bone Density In Masters Rowers

    50 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…