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by Backseat coxswain
November 2nd, 2016, 10:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Winter training plan
Replies: 2
Views: 2318

Winter training plan

I am looking to develop a winter training program for myself, with the goal of competing at CRASH-B's. I am currently planning on practicing 6 days a week, with 2 sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. Any suggestions on how to improve this program would be appreciated. This is what the current plan look...
by Backseat coxswain
September 19th, 2016, 11:49 am
Forum: Cross-Training
Topic: Team Training
Replies: 0
Views: 8284

Team Training

I am part of a small rowing club at university. Due to our location by the ocean, our time on the water is limited by the weather. We also only have two completely functioning ergs and two ergs without working monitors. Im looking for suggested workouts that could help build up strength and enduranc...
by Backseat coxswain
February 9th, 2016, 1:29 pm
Forum: Cross-Training
Topic: Swimming
Replies: 11
Views: 24770

Swimming

I am looking to try swimming for cross training on days that I don't erg. Does anyone have any suggestions for good swimming workouts?
by Backseat coxswain
February 3rd, 2016, 3:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: cycling and swimming
Replies: 1
Views: 1750

cycling and swimming

At my school I do not have access to any ergs. We have a weight room, a pool, and stationary bikes. What workouts would you recommend doing using the available facilities?
by Backseat coxswain
November 11th, 2015, 9:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Weights and Erging
Replies: 7
Views: 3929

Weights and Erging

I am looking to drop my 2k over winter training for CRASH-B's. I am going to start the pete plan, but I was looking to add weight training as well. Would the weight training be most effective on the interval days or the steady state days? The weights could be done in a separate practice, or before o...
by Backseat coxswain
July 27th, 2015, 3:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: experienced rower, trying to drop 2k
Replies: 13
Views: 5768

Re: experienced rower, trying to drop 2k

I am 20 year old guy, and 5'11. I was looking for diet tips to gain weight, my goal is to be 160 lbs. My current training program alternates weights with erging. I mostly do a few short meter pieces such as 6k, 5k, 2x4k, 3x2k. Every week it try to erg an hour, which is usually around 14k. I use this...
by Backseat coxswain
July 27th, 2015, 10:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: experienced rower, trying to drop 2k
Replies: 13
Views: 5768

experienced rower, trying to drop 2k

I started to row 2 years ago after coxing for 2 years. I am a lightweight (155 lbs) pulling a 7:07 2k. I am looking for workouts and diet tips that could help me to drop my 2k time into the 6:40's.