Science of Rowing

Science of Rowing

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Science of Rowing episodes

  • Volume 3, Issue 1 Podcast (January, 2022)

    [0:00] Our "Best of 2021" articles

    [4:46] The effects of off-training physical activity
    [18:06] The power of pacing
    [33:28] Inspiratory muscle training

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    48 min
  • Best of 2021 Podcast

    [0:00] Bodyweight Row Variations

    [19:33] The Low Back Pain Experience
    [43:02] Key Technical Factors of Boat Speed

    Join Science of Rowing for just $15/month (or discounted annual rate of $150/year) and a new issue on the first Monday of every month, plus access to all prior issues since August 2020. https://scienceofrowing.com/join

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    1 hr 3 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 12 Podcast Episode (December, 2021)

    [0:00] Something we're looking forward to in 2022

    [4:55] Self-Awareness of Feedback Behaviors
    [18:45] Asymmetrical Foot Forces
    [40:05] How Rowers Can Maintain Peak Performance As We Age

    Lateral Step-Up: https://youtu.be/aKrpMSes8ao?t=199

    "Overspeed" Rowing: https://nos.nl/artikel/2372717-motortjes-stuwen-holland-acht-vooruit-snelheid-is-goed-voor-onze-techniek

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    55 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 11 Podcast Episode (November, 2021)

    We're donating 100% of new monthly memberships in November to the George Pocock Rowing Foundation's Camp Lucy program, a learn-to-row weekend camp for middle school girls in the Seattle, WA area. Fundraiser details here: https://scienceofrowing.com/camplucy

    [0:00] Physiological Assessments and "Strength Standards"

    [28:50] The Low Back Pain Experience
    [52:27] The Relationship Between Boat Acceleration and Rowing Performance

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    1 hr 5 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 10 Podcast Episode (October, 2021)

    Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 10, and dig into the takeaways. How do we compare and use cross-training and erging in practice? Advice for rowers on making early morning meals work for our lives, goals, and routines. What we learned about erging and rowing for survivors of breast cancer, and where might future research and practice go?

    [0:00] What domain has had the greatest influence on our coaching?

    [5:37] Comparing Physiology of Cycling vs Erging
    [26:50] The Value of Breakfast
    [39:37] Rowing's Impact on Breast Cancer Survivors

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    50 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 9 Podcast Episode (September, 2021)

    Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 9, and dig into the takeaways. How do we schedule strength and rowing training, select the best exercises, and manage muscular soreness for rowing performance? What rowers and coaches can do to improve hydration before, during, and after training and racing. Travel fatigue, jet-lag, and strategies for better sleep and faster acclimiation when traveling.

    [0:00] Reader question about isometric programming

    [4:40] Does Soreness Affect 2km Performance?
    [37:00] Hydration for Rowers
    [52:12] Managing Travel Fatigue and Jet-Lag

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    1 hr 6 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 8 Podcast Episode (August, 2021)

    Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 8, and dig into the takeaways. What can we learn from noise types in how we approach technical development and practice design? The value of erging and rowing for long-term health and wellness. How to use post-activation potentiation in our sprint warm-up and isometric exercises more broadly in our rowing and strength training.

    [0:00] Favorite Things from Year #1

    [6:05] "Pink Noise" and Movement Variability on Ergometers
    [26:15] Rowing for Health
    [48:30] Post-Activation Potentiation and Isometric Training

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    1 hr 13 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 7 Podcast Episode (July, 2021)

    Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 7, and dig into the takeaways. How can we modify feedback during erging to improve performance? How should coaches and rowers interpret the effects of personality type on 2k performance? When, how, and why to use stretching, foam rolling, and warm-up protocols in your training. How to use (and how not to use!) beta-alanine and sodium bicarbonate for rowers.

    [0:00] What's new in our coaching and learning

    [7:10] Effects of feedback type and personality on 2k erg performance
    [24:05] Stretching and foam rolling for rowers
    [45:07]: Using beta-alanine and sodium bicarbonate

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    1 hr 6 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 6 Podcast Episode (June, 2021)

    Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 6, and dig into the takeaways. Our experiences with velocity-based strength training, why erging is different than on-water rowing and what to do about it, and how knowledge of stretch-shortening cycles influences our strength training for rowers.

    [0:00] Things we're keeping around from pandemic-era coaching/training

    [7:00] Velocity-Based Strength Training for Rowers
    [26:50] Low Back Stress Varies: Land vs. Water
    [44:37] Slow vs. Fast Stretch-Shortening Cycle

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    1 hr 1 min
  • Volume 2, Issue 5 Podcast Episode (May, 2021)

    [0:00] What's new in our coaching?

    [4:04]: Hamstring Flexibility and Lumbopelvic Movement
    [33:33]: Focus on Hip Control to Improve Rowing Performance
    [49:13]: Periodized Nutrition Strategies

    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.

    --Download our FREE Sample Issue: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition/

    --Learn more at Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/

    1 hr 7 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…