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One thing I would recommend that I didn't think of before is that if you end up using the bike you should get a bike fit from your local bike shop. A poorly fitted bike can lead to injuries.

I would say biking to and from the boathouse is beneficial. I didn't get into cycling until college and wish I got into it sooner. In college riding to and from the boathouse for practice a few days a week paid dividends for me. I used cycling to help build my cardiovascular base. One side benefit w...

i always was confused over when the RHR is measured. i thought it was when waking up but mine is high 38-42bpm when i wake up so i always thought i was wrong. is it bad to have it this low. this would also explain why when i was in the hospital 2 summers ago (cause i was jaundice) why the nurses wer...

however stretching does increase flexibility which is vital in rowing. the more flexible you are the more body prep and the longer the stroke which will move a boat more eficiantly than a short stroke. and from personal experience stretching reduces cramping while working out for these reasons i wil...

if you row with your feet out of the staps try to keep pressure on your toes. this causes you to stay connected throughout the stroke. if you do it consistantly you will get used to it and long pieces will be relatively the same no matter if your feet are in or out. my best 60min and 90 min times ar...

I've always wondered during what physical activity would your resting heart rate take place.
when your walking around? sleeping? lyingdown?

i was there and it had rained the day before thus the river was flowing faster than normal. this definatly had and impact on times. my boat, despite getting much faster since that flick, has not been able to get the same time