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How To Do A Simple Rigger Height Check

The height setting is probably the most important setting to match to the individual athlete; here is a simple way to check and change while on the water from Mike Davenport, part of a series to help coaches come back to their game strong once rowing resumes more

Training

Coronavirus
Can I Row my Single during a Pandemic?

As isolation, both self-imposed or enforced, deepens in the rowing community, row2k reached out to rowing medical folks for some common-sense guidance for athletes who are looking to stay active during these times. more

Training
Fueling Up for Practice and Racing

To help provide a nutritional guide for athletes training and racing, row2k turned to US national team performance dietitian Liz Fusco for some suggestions. more

Training: Technique Feature: Goal Setting - Physical, Technical, and Mental

Training: Don't Let the Headwinds Get Inside Your Head

Training: Lifting Crunch Time: Could 'Less' be 'More?'

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Coaching

Coaching
On This One: Optimum Strategies for Rowing Time Trials

A time trial, where crews race against the clock and have only limited racing interactions with other crews, comes with its own challenges and quirks. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prep your crews for time trial racing. more

Coaching
Technique Feature: Learn to Row? Make It Fun to Row

When teaching new rowers, keep it simple and fun more

Coaching: Spring Time, Selection Time

Coaching: Building Enthusiasm Within Your Novice Program

Coaching: The Physics of Rowing in Layman’s Terms (Part 1)

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Technique

Technique
Technique Feature: Make It Easy

The ability to relax is an important yet often overlooked skill - exercise is supposed to be hard so they try to make rowing hard. I want to make it easy. more

Technique
Technique Feature: Relax a Bit; It Does Not Always Have to be Difficult

Rowing is demanding enough once you start trying to go fast, no need to make it hard where it doesn't need to be. more

Technique: Technique Feature: Handle Heights on the Erg and in the Boat

Technique: Technique Feature: Teach Fluid Rowing from Day One

Technique: Technique Feature: Layback and Core Strength

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Physiology

Physiology
Rolling Away the Soreness and Pain

Foam rollers have been used for years as a way to ease pain and soreness among athletes in training. A recent study suggests that it can also help with performance when used properly and at the right time - but they are not going to cure a serious medical issue. more