Discover the secrets of analyzing the rowing stroke to go faster with Dr. Conny Draper Phd, a Sports Biomechanist. Learn about the biomechanics of rowing techniques, optimizing performance through rigging and ratings, and enhancing mindset and training methods. Explore recommended literature and connect with Dr. Conny Draper for coaching insights.
Biomechanics is crucial for optimizing rowing technique and efficiency in training.
Mentorship and post-competition analysis are vital for enhancing rowing performance and technique.
Deep dives
An Introduction to Biomechanics and Rowing
The guest in this podcast episode shares her journey into biomechanics and rowing, starting from her background in swimming to studying sport science in Germany. She emphasizes the importance of biomechanics as an interdisciplinary approach in coaching and training, focusing on technique, efficiency, and optimization.
Influential Mentors in Biomechanics
The podcast discusses the impact of mentors like Professor Dr. Bruce Mason and Dr. Han on the guest's career in biomechanics and rowing. It highlights the transition from research to applied work and the significance of aligning information to be coachable and trainable for athletes.
Analysis of Race Performance and Para-Rowing
The episode delves into the analysis of race performance post-competition, showcasing insights into optimizing techniques and efficiency. It also explores the challenges and strategies in studying para-rowing to enhance performance understanding and technique for athletes with limitations.
Technique and Efficiency in Rowing Mechanics
The discussion focuses on key technical aspects in rowing, emphasizing the critical points where boats lose speed. It details the importance of precise movements from the finish to the catch, avoiding energy wastage, and maintaining optimal stroke lengths for efficient propulsion.
Join me as I talk with highly experienced applied Sports Biomechanist Dr Conny Draper PhD about how what we can learn from how National Teams analyse the rowing stroke to go faster. Conny has a vast expertise in Rowing, Canoe Kayak (Sprint and Slalom), Para Sport, and a range of other sports including Diving, Swimming, Athletics.
Conny was the Senior Sports Biomechanist for Rowing at the Australian Institute of Sport and now Consulting in Applied Sports Biomechanics, to National Rowing Teams, Universities and Masters Rowers interested in taking analysis and applied understanding of how to move the boat to the next level.