Science of Rowing

Audio Summary for Joseph DeLeo's Volume 5, Issue 8 Article "Considerations for On-Water Training Variables: Stroke Rate, Boat Velocity, and Heart Rate" Sixteen U-23 Australian rowers (n = 8 male, n = 8 female) were monitored over a 4-month training period. The research team sought to determine the relationship between individualized training zones, stroke rate, and on-water boat velocity. The rese...

Joseph, Alex, and Michael discuss three articles related to on-water training, boat gearing, and heat acclimation. [2:50] Considerations for On-Water Training Variables: Stroke Rate, Boat Velocity, and Heart Rate [16:15] Power Output Changes With Varying Stroke Rates and Gearing [29:10] The Potential for Heat Training to Improve Rowing Performance

Joe, Alex, and Mark discuss 3 articles focused on NIRS, Low and High Stroke Rates with and without Biomechanical Feedback, and Physiological Predictors of Elite and Development Rowers [0:00] Introduce Dr. Mark Homer [3:57] Is NIRS Deoxygenated Hemoglobin Associated with the Anaerobic Threshold and Rowing Performance? [26:18] The Effect Of Low and High Stroke Rate With And Without Biomechanical Fee...

Joe, Alex, and James discuss three articles on heat stress, the energy cost of rowing, and the application for critical power for training zone prescription. [0:00] Introducing James Goodwin [8:12] Heat Stress' Effect on Rowing Performance [29:48] The Energy Cost of Rowing [48:45] The Application of Critical Power to Rowing

Joe, Alex, and Nicole discuss 3 articles focused on testosterone and cortisol, rowing injuries, and trunk & shoulder kinematics. [0:00] 2024 Conference and other updates [3:28] Can the Testosterone:Cortisol Ratio be a Predictor of Rowing Performance? [19:04] Rowing related injuries and the role of biomechanics in their management [37:06] Trunk and Shoulder Kinematics of Rowing Displayed by Oly...

Joe, Alex, and Trent discuss 3 articles on training models, stretch-shortening cycle and plyometrics, and crew selection. [0:00] Trent Lawton Introduction [5:00] 3-Zone vs. 5-Zone Models [19:40] Stretch-Shortening Cycle in Vastus Lateralis [37:10] Factors That Affect Selection of Elite Women's Sculling Crews

Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles on the energetic demands of rowing, optima nutrition for rowers, and using the CMJ to assess neuromuscular fatigue. [3:05] The Energetic Demands of Elite Rowing [19:45] Optimal Nutrition for Rowing [36:40] Assessing Neuromuscular Fatigue From High-intensity Training In Rowing And The Role Of Strength Training In Building Tolerance To The Demands Of The T...

Joe, Alex, and Frank discuss three articles on the interference effect, pre-conditioning strategies, and technical and core stability parameters. [2:37] The Interference Effects’ Impact on 1,000-meter Rowing Ergometer Performance [24:21] The Efficacy of Preconditioning Strategies On Rowing Performance [42:30] Prediction Of Rowing Ergometer Performance By Technical And Core Stability Parameters

Joe, Alex, and Frank discuss 3 articles focused on the menstrual cycle, post-activation potentiation in the warm-up, and foot-stretcher height. [1:45] Menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive phases’ effect on elite rowers’ training, performance and wellness [20:20] Dynamic post activation potentiation improved female rowing ergometer performance [42:25] The Influence Of Foot-stretcher Height On...

[3:26] The Impact of an Ergonomic Erg Handle on Rowing Performance & Kinematics [15:51] The impact of trunk extension technique on trunk muscle activity while ergometer rowing [28:30] What Contributes to Low Energy Availability In Elite Female Rowers?

Joe, Alex, and Nicole discuss three articles around elite female rowers' perspectives on health after sport, the technical stroke variables of elite and sub elite rowers, and the muscular actions of the hop joint. [0:00] Recap of Science of Rowing Conference [1:47] Elite Female Rowers and Rugby Players Perspectives on Health After Sport [11:39] What are the technical stroke variables of elite and...

Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles around sodium bicarbonate supplementation, how self observation via video analysis can improve technique, and rowing coaches' perspectives on the most important physical and technical components to develop junior rowers. [0:00] Ishan's new website and Science of Rowing Virtual Conference [4:51] Individualizing Sodium Bicarbonate Timing Improves 2,000-met...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Lisa discuss three articles about pacing profiles of podium finishers across 2,000-meters in elite rowing, psychological support for athletes during training and competition and elite athletes pregnancy experiences [0:00] Welcome Lisa Back and discuss The Female Rower & Menopause (Science of Rowing Pre-Conference Bonus Material!) [4:50] Pacing Variability Separa...

Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles on motivation profiles and performance, perturbated trunk training, and maximal strength and rate of force development in strength training for rowers. [0:00] 2023 Science of Rowing Virtual Conference [1:45] Do Intrinsic Motivation Patterns Result in Sport Performance Success? [15:20] Perturbated Trunk Training for Rowers [30:00] The Role Of Maximal Forc...

Joe, Alex, and Frank discuss three articles on 2,000-meter score prediction, VO2max prediction, and high-repetition vs. low-repetition strength training. [0:00] Dr. Frank Nugent Introduction [4:20] Using 20-Second and 60-Second Tests to Predict 2,000-meter Rowing Ergometer Performance [24:52] Predicting VO2max from an Incremental Step Test [55:12] Low-Repetition vs. High Repetition Strength Traini...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles about how acute calcium intake affects health and rowing performance, how erging on an incline affects biomechanics, and blood flow restriction training applications for rowers. [0:55] All content migrating from PDF to website [3:19] Calcium Consumption Affects Bone Turnover Markers in Elite Rowers [14:19] Effect of Inclined Ergometry on...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Nicole discuss three articles about female athletes’ perception of the menstrual cycle and how it impacts performance, how Increased Stroke Rates Increases Load On Female Rower’s Lower Back, and a critical look at complex systems: Why Aren’t The Strongest Athletes Always The Best Rowers? [4:15] The Menstrual Cycle: Do Olympic Athletes Believe It Impacts Performance?...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Michael discuss three articles about Randall Foils Improving Mean and Peak Force During On-Water Tethered Rowing, Exploring if Force Asymmetries are Better for Rowing Performance, and High Intensity Interval Training Improves 2k Rowing Ergometer Performance [0:55] Science of Rowing Virtual Conference Announcement [2:40] Randall Foils Improve Mean and Peak Force Duri...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Ishan discuss three articles about lean mass distribution and its relationship to rowing performance, the effects of ‘normal’ strength training on 2,000m rowing ergometer performance, and hypertrophy for rowers. [1:00] Joe and Alex discuss presenting at the 2023 USRowing Conference and the study they conducted during the indoor national championships. [4:10] Lean Ma...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Nicole discuss three articles about the relationship the vastus lateralis has to ergometer performance and the physiological capacity of rowers, concurrent training, and 50 years of force curve data analysis. [0:25] Introducing Nicole Elkins [3:03] The Relationship of the Vastus Lateralis to Ergometer Performance and Physiological Capacity of Rowers [16:27] Concurre...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Michael discuss three articles about concurrent validity of 3 on-water rowing power instrumentation systems, the sound of rowing and how it helps with execution, and REDs (also known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) knowledge in lightweight rowers and physiotherapists. [1:17] 3 On-Water Power Instrumentation Systems [11:48] The sound of rowing and its impact...

This is the podcast episode for Volume 3, Issue 12 of Science of Rowing, coming to you in December of 2022. In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Lisa discuss three articles about overtraining, attentional focus utilizing internal and external cues, and bone mineral density in masters rowers. [3:00] Overtraining [ 14:20] Attentional Focus with Internal and External Cues [29:15] Bone Density In Masters R...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Frank discuss three articles about physiological differences at 2,000, 1,500, and 1,000-meter race distances, The correlation between tested and actual ankle range of motion during ergometer rowing, and self-reflection of coaches and their regimes of truth when coaching rowers of both genders. [0:52] World Rowing Beach Sprints [4:46] What are the Aerobic and Anaerob...

In this episode, Joe, Alex, and Lisa discuss three articles about low back and their relationship to rowing biomechanics, Health Characteristics of Female Collegiate Rowers, and physiological differences between the Concept2 and RowPerfect3 rowing ergometers. [0:34] Introducing Alex Wolf as 2nd Lead Author for Science of Rowing [3:54] Are there physiological differences between the Concept2 and Ro...

Ishan, Michael, and Joe discuss three articles about how to best align strength & conditioning to the rowing coaches performance model, Part II of the Low Back Pain Experience, and how HMB supplementation can improve body composition, VO2max, and peak power. [0:58] Introducing Ishan Rawlley-Singh [2:35] Introducing Michael Naperalsky [5:58] A Strength & Conditioning Framework for Rowing [2...