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Drag Factor in Rowing
Rowers and coaches often wonder about the damper setting and/or the drag factor. Simply put, the damper setting is external on the rowing machine - the fan adjustment from 1 to 10. Ten offers the most resistance, and one the least resistance. The drag factor number is set in the software using the fan for […]
Coaching “Connection” in Rowing
Often in rowing a popular coaching buzz word is connection. There are many interpretations of what connection is. There are also many methods of coaching connection depending on your understanding of it. For me, connection is one thing, but there are many ways to achieve it and coach it. Let's break it down. Connection is […]
Race Day Strategy – HOR (opinion piece)
Recently St. Michaels Rowing Club hosted their annual head of the river (HOR) from O'Brien's Bridge, Co. Clare. It is a well run 3.2k race where rowers attempt to complete the distance in the fastest time possible. Rowing clubs typically enter many crews in different categories so that each rower gets at least two races […]
Strength and Power from Land to Water
Strength and power are common terms in sport, but what are they and how do they apply to rowing? Think of someone in the gym doing a back squat with heavy weight (e.g. 100kg including the bar). This rower is working on their strength profile with the goal of increasing the maximum amount of force […]
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