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Technique Feature: Body Prep and Catch

August 8, 2022

The transitions–from the drive to the recovery (which we talked about last month) and then from the recovery to the drive – are the most difficult parts of the stroke. more

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Technique Feature: Clean Finishes

July 6, 2022

There are many advantages to feathering this way - it's physically easier, it's cleaner and doesn't waste time hanging out in bow. more

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Details of force transmission at the handle, by Dr. Valery Kleshnev

April 25, 2022

A continuation of the discussion of force transmission at the handle more

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Technique Feature: Rowing Styles at NSR1

April 11, 2022

If you go back to the 80’s, you’ll find rowing styles differed, not only between countries but even within the US. Now I find there are many more similarities than differences, at least among the elite rowers. more

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Technique Feature: Get Ready for Spring Rowing

March 15, 2022

When the weather warms up, will you be ready to get back on the water? more

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Force transmission at the handle, by Dr. Valery Kleshnev

March 7, 2022

New data obtained using the recently developed BioRow 4D handle force sensor allows derivation of fine details of force transmission from rower to oar more

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Technique Feature: Horizontal Movement, Relaxation, and Fluidity

February 15, 2022

It’s a new year and a good time to get back to the basics. With every group we coach, we begin with an explanation of three basic principles. We feel these are integral to efficient rowing and should be incorporated into every rowing stroke, whether sweeping, sculling, or erging. The three principles are: Horizontal movement, Relaxation, and Fluidity more

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The Biomechanics of the Recovery Phase, by Dr. Valery Kleshnev

January 31, 2022

A look at the Biomechanics of the recovery phase, including handle, seat, trunk, and arm velocity more

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Technique Feature: Efficiency on the Recovery

January 25, 2022

While the erg is often used to simply work raw power and endurance, translating that into making the boat go faster, the recovery is more complicated than that. We need to look at what influences the hull speed to have a better understanding. more

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Taking Drills Indoors: Erg Pick Drill-ing

December 14, 2021

This winter, try taking good on-water drills indoors with you. more

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Technique Feature: Work on the Catch While Rowing the Erg

December 6, 2021

The ergometer is a great place to work on being more efficient in your catch more

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Blade work profile during recovery, by Dr. Valery Kleshnev

November 29, 2021

Is air flow between the blade and the water a factor on the recovery? more

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Technique Feature: Rhythm vs. Ratio

November 15, 2021

Even if you’ve already moved on to the erg, step back from racing and refocus on establishing a good rhythm more

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Technique Feature: Fluidity, Ratio, and Feel

November 2, 2021

Learn to determine what feels right rather than just seeing what the numbers are more

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Technique Feature: Get Comfortable in the Boat by Playing in the Boat

August 25, 2021

Instead of talking about ways to improve the catch, or clean up the finish or be more powerful on the drive, I want to encourage everyone to learn to play around in the boa more