Decent Rowing Podcast Customise Your Rowing Training: Time-Saving Tips & Free 12-Week Program
Jan 7, 2025
Join training program expert Jessica Collins, PhD, as she reveals how to effectively customize rowing training programs for those pressed for time. She discusses balancing technique and fitness, sharing insights on optimizing performance without sacrificing form. Jessica also emphasizes the importance of pacing to prevent injuries and burnout, advocating for personalized training approaches. Plus, don’t miss her tips on incorporating running and monitoring training loads to enhance your rowing experience. A free 12-week training program is also available!
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Prioritize Best Sessions and Technique
- Prioritize training sessions that offer the best fitness improvements within your time constraints.
- Focus on technique in rowing to avoid reinforcing bad habits, especially when time is limited.
Two-Session Weekly Priority
- One rowing session per week should focus on technique; the next on aerobic fitness.
- Use cross-training or erg sessions for aerobic endurance if on-water time is limited.
Strength and Core Over Stretching
- Incorporate a weekly strength and core session to improve mobility and protect your body.
- Prioritize stretching only if basic movement and positions in rowing are restricted due to tightness.