Decent Rowing Podcast Training programs for the individual
Apr 30, 2020
Jess Collins, PhD, an expert in personalized training, joins Lachlan and Ken Davey to delve into the intricacies of custom training programs for rowers. They reveal common coaching pitfalls when designing workouts and stress the importance of monitoring effort levels among athletes. The discussion also covers measuring athletic load, preventing overtraining, and using heart rate zones for optimal performance. Jess emphasizes the need for individualized approaches that cater to unique athlete needs and foster motivation within a crew.
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One Program Fits All Fails
- "One program fits all" training creates a mediocre crew with varied effort levels.
- Individualized training programs are crucial for optimal crew performance.
Tailor Intensity, Not Pace
- Tailor training intensity by perceived exertion or heart rate rather than pace.
- This personalizes workouts for proper aerobic or anaerobic training loads.
Varied Effort in Boat Training
- In boat training, athletes show varied effort, some near lactate threshold, others barely aerobic.
- Without monitoring, some row hard, others ease off, reducing training effectiveness.