Faster with Bill Chambers

In this episode I talk with Jan Lammers, CEO of RP3 Rowing Machines. History of RP3 Design philosophy to simulate on water rowing Why dynamic rowing machines are better for your back E-racing and the future of connected rowing

This episode will help you better understand the range from Concept2. Meredith and Kevin explain all there is to know about the different blades, oar shaft and grips from Concept2. We discuss how Concept2 started to where they are today. Key differences between the different blade shapes and oar shaft. How to set up the boat with different oars. How to care and maintain the equipment. To ideas and best practice on how to test which set of oars/scull are the best for you.

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.

Multiple masters champion Greg Benning & I discuss how we look back on our last season and training to plan forward for the next season. Lessons learnt and tips from Greg and I to share and hopefully inspire you in your training and racing.

Dr. Tony Rice discusses his expertise in sports science with Rowing Australia and the ETS system. Insights on breathing techniques for optimal rowing performance, race week tapering, and body activation. Learn from the world's best rowers and training strategies for different distances. Exploring influential coaches, core strength exercises, and personal growth in rowing.

Nick Lloyd is the woman's coach at the Swiss Rowing Federation, and the assistant coach to Ian Wright. Growing up in Sydney Australia, Nick has been involved in and led the coaching of some of the most successful school crews in Australia and New Zealand. Now assisting Head Coach Ian Wright in the Swiss programme, Nick shares his thoughts on what it takes to bring a crew together as one to go fast, and his approach to technique. Books mentioned in the interview. True Blue Last of the amatuers Boys in the boat Video mentioned in the interview. ‘The Crew’ Rowing Documentary - Nudgee College 

Marty Aiken is known world wide as one of best coaches around. Marty started coaching in the 1980's and has a track record of success at World Championships, Henley Royal Regatta and the Olympics having coached Xeno Muller to a Gold in 1996 and Silver in 2000, and the Gier brothers to Gold in 1996. Marty has held positions with Rowing Australia, the Victorian Institute of Sport, GB Rowing, Scottish Institute of Sport and Swiss Rowing and was recognised as Coach of the year by the International Rowing Federation. Marty is a great story teller with plenty of stories to share with us about his time working with Jürgen Gröbler, Harry Mahon, Paul Thompson and Chris O'Brian. Marty shares what it was like to coach Xeno Muller and the Gier brothers to Gold in the 1996 Olympics, along with his thoughts on how to move the boat fast.

Live interview with Iztok Cop, at the European Junior Championships, where Itzok explains the Filippi small boat range.  If you want to know what single scull is best suited to you, take some time to hear Itztok explain all the differences between the Filippi small boat range. Refreshingly open and fun conversation with one of the legends of our sport.

In this episode, I talk with Prof Samuele Marcora about how the brain regulates performance, and what we can do about this to go Faster. Prof Marcora is well known in the world of sports science and considered an expert in this subject. He has a Bachelor in Physical Education from the Higher Institute of Physical Education of Lombardy (Italy). A MSc in Human Performance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (USA), and a PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Wales-Bangor (UK). He has taught at the Bangor University (UK) and the University of Kent (UK) , where he was made an honorary Professor. Prof Marcora's research integrates exercise physiology with motivation psychology and cognitive neuroscience to better understand fatigue, endurance performance and physical activity behaviour. He is the author of Sport and the Brain: The science of preparing, enduring and winning, and has over 185 scientific articles, being cited over 10,000 times. He has been a consultant for many organisations including British Ministry of Defence, Juventus, MAPEI Sport and ASICS, and in 2018 he began his post at the University of Bologna, where he teaches applied physiology and training methodology. What we cover in depth How the brain regulates performance What is the difference between pain and fatigue How his model differs from the classic understanding of fatigue, e.g central governor theory  What’s going on ‘inside’ when we are racing at the limit and we ‘hear’ the voice inside saying counter productive messages Recommendations for masters rowers to prepare to do their best in a maximum test/race Interventions to maintain/increase performance when feeling fatigued How would you incorporate the application and training plan design How to integrate brain endurance training with traditional training sessions Advice to masters rowers looking to integrate this... a lot of science How brain endurance ties into recovery strategy, role of sleep and the role of meditation The most effective primers to ward off fatigue Recommended visual and audible cues Fatigue mediation/mitigation strategies, any good stories from power/endurance sports? Samuele recommends the following books Endure by Alex Hutchinson Sport and the Brain: The science of preparing, enduring and winning

Join my conversation with Dr Charlie Simpson about nutrition for rowers.  How to fuel for different training sessions What to eat and when after exercising or strength training Supplements (BCAA, Beta Alanine, Protein etc...) Are all calories the same What to watch out for in diets Options for vegetarians  Go to the episode webpage to download free material. www.whchambers.com Dr Charlie Simpson, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes University B.S. Kinesiology (University of Texas at Austin), MapplSci Applied Exercise and Sport Science (University of Sydney), PGCert Academic Practice (University of Reading), PhD Biomedical Sciences-Human Physiology (University of Aberdeen) Links My Fitness Pal https://www.myfitnesspal.com EXR Rowing game https://exrgame.com Hydrow indoor rowing https://hydrow.com Books Advanced rowing. International Perspectives On High Performance. The Complete Guide To Indoor Rowing.