Decent Rowing Podcast Decent Rowing Podcast 4 - Rowing training programs for beginners
Oct 5, 2019
Explore the essential foundation of rowing skills for newbies, emphasizing fun over intensity. Discover effective training strategies that balance technique and fitness, especially for junior rowers. Dive into the power of video analysis to enhance performance through critical observation. Learn how proper technique trumps sheer effort, advocating for personalized programs and open communication between coaches and athletes. Keep it enjoyable, and remember: the right training load is key to a successful rowing journey!
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Separate Technique and Fitness Training
- Teach beginners to focus on technique before fitness to avoid ingraining bad habits.
- Use alternative cardio activities like running or biking to build fitness initially, separate from rowing on water.
Order Fitness and Technique Wisely
- Conduct technique work while athletes are fresh and fitness work after to maintain rowing quality.
- For advanced rowers, fitness can precede rowing, teaching how fatigue affects technique.
Use Pre-Session Educational Videos
- Use short educational videos before sessions to improve beginner understanding.
- Explain what and why athletes practice for better engagement and faster skill development.