Science of Rowing

Science of Rowing

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Science of Rowing is a monthly membership publication with research reviews on rowing training, strength training, and other rowing performance factors. We write for rowers, coaches, and professionals of all ages, types, and levels, with plain-language summaries, bonus video and graphic content to help move the knowledge into application, and our podcast episode breaking down the findings from each article. You can download two free Science of Rowing issues to try before you join us on a monthly, annual, or gift membership: https://scienceofrowing.com/sample-edition

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Science of Rowing

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Health

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scienceofrowing.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Volume 3, Issue 8 Podcast (August, 2022) 27.07.2022

[0:34] Farewell To Blake [6:05] Hip Anatomy and Disc Pathology in Rowers [34:48] Overthinking & Race Day Performance [54:00] Palm Cooling Improves Rowing Performance

Volume 3, Issue 7 Podcast (July, 2022) 03.07.2022

This is the podcast episode for Volume 3, Issue of Science of Rowing, coming to you in July of 2022. In this episode, we discuss three articles about trunk training, recovery strategies, and L-theanine supplementation for rowers. [1:41] Spinal-Exercise Prescription in Sport: Classifying Physical Training and Rehabilitation by Intention and Outcome [14:00] Pre-Recovery Strategies for Rowers [27:07]...

Volume 3, Issue 6 Podcast (June, 2022) 20.05.2022

This is the podcast episode for Volume 3, Issue 6 of Science of Rowing, coming to you in June of 2022. In this episode, we discuss three articles about attentional focus strategies for 2k ergometer performance, muscle recruitment patterns of rowers with recent low back pain, and how the squat jump can be used to improve performance and talent identification in junior rowers. [0:30] Introducing Fra...

Volume 3, Issue 5 Podcast (May 2022 Issue) 21.04.2022

This is the podcast episode for Volume 3, Issue 5 of Science of Rowing, coming to you in May of 2022. In this episode, we discuss three articles about transcranial direct current stimulation, rowing performance over 126 years, and how the kettlebell snatch can help improve your off-season conditioning for rowing. [0:35] Introducing Dr. Nelli Lakis [2:46] 126 Years of Elite Winning 2K Race Times [1...

Volume 3, Issue 4 Podcast (April, 2022) 24.03.2022

[0:26] Introducing Lisa Lowe, Doctor of Physical Therapy [4:00] Adjusting Backrest or Seat Angle Can Improve Performance for a PR1 Paralympic Rower [20:00] Rowers & Blisters: A Love Story [35:40] Iron Supplementation Improves Efficiency in Female Collegiate Rowers Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for...

Volume 3, Issue 3 Podcast (March, 2022) 23.02.2022

[0:00] Science of Rowing Future Plans [3:30]: Using the Submaximal Rowing Test [14:50]: Sun Exposure and Protection for Rowers [26:15]: Heart Rate Variability Technology The Jensen Model: https://ergrowing.com/2k-erg-power-profile-calculator/ Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-relevant research,...

Volume 3, Issue 2 Podcast (February, 2022) 19.01.2022

[0:00] Tips for the Pre/In-Season Transition Will's Return-to-Train Info [3:40]: Rowing and Strength Training Through Menopause [12:53]: Increasing Foot Stretcher Height Blake's book on ankle mobility and rigging [22:05]: Lactate Pro2 Validity and Reliability Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-re...

Volume 3, Issue 1 Podcast (January, 2022) 22.12.2021

[0:00] Our "Best of 2021" articles [4:46] The effects of off-training physical activity [18:06] The power of pacing [33:28] Inspiratory muscle training Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-relevant research, deliver summaries and takeaways from the most relevant articles, and discuss practical appl...

Best of 2021 Podcast 22.12.2021

[0:00] Bodyweight Row Variations [19:33] The Low Back Pain Experience [43:02] Key Technical Factors of Boat Speed Join Science of Rowing for just $15/month (or discounted annual rate of $150/year) and a new issue on the first Monday of every month, plus access to all prior issues since August 2020. https://scienceofrowing.com/join Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all lev...

Volume 2, Issue 12 Podcast Episode (December, 2021) 01.12.2021

[0:00] Something we're looking forward to in 2022 [4:55] Self-Awareness of Feedback Behaviors [18:45] Asymmetrical Foot Forces [40:05] How Rowers Can Maintain Peak Performance As We Age Lateral Step-Up: https://youtu.be/aKrpMSes8ao?t=199 "Overspeed" Rowing: https://nos.nl/artikel/2372717-motortjes-stuwen-holland-acht-vooruit-snelheid-is-goed-voor-onze-techniek Science of Rowing is the resource for...

Volume 2, Issue 11 Podcast Episode (November, 2021) 26.10.2021

We're donating 100% of new monthly memberships in November to the George Pocock Rowing Foundation's Camp Lucy program, a learn-to-row weekend camp for middle school girls in the Seattle, WA area. Fundraiser details here: https://scienceofrowing.com/camplucy [0:00] Physiological Assessments and "Strength Standards" [28:50] The Low Back Pain Experience [52:27] The Relationship Between Boat Accelerat...

Volume 2, Issue 10 Podcast Episode (October, 2021) 26.09.2021

Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 10, and dig into the takeaways. How do we compare and use cross-training and erging in practice? Advice for rowers on making early morning meals work for our lives, goals, and routines. What we learned about erging and rowing for survivors of breast cancer, and where might future research and practice go? [0:00] What domain has h...

Volume 2, Issue 9 Podcast Episode (September, 2021) 25.08.2021

Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 9, and dig into the takeaways. How do we schedule strength and rowing training, select the best exercises, and manage muscular soreness for rowing performance? What rowers and coaches can do to improve hydration before, during, and after training and racing. Travel fatigue, jet-lag, and strategies for better sleep and faster accl...

Volume 2, Issue 8 Podcast Episode (August, 2021) 29.07.2021

Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 8, and dig into the takeaways. What can we learn from noise types in how we approach technical development and practice design? The value of erging and rowing for long-term health and wellness. How to use post-activation potentiation in our sprint warm-up and isometric exercises more broadly in our rowing and strength training. [...

Volume 2, Issue 7 Podcast Episode (July, 2021) 02.07.2021

Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 7, and dig into the takeaways. How can we modify feedback during erging to improve performance? How should coaches and rowers interpret the effects of personality type on 2k performance? When, how, and why to use stretching, foam rolling, and warm-up protocols in your training. How to use (and how not to use!) beta-alanine and so...

Volume 2, Issue 6 Podcast Episode (June, 2021) 01.06.2021

Will, Blake, and Joe discuss the three articles from Volume 2, Issue 6, and dig into the takeaways. Our experiences with velocity-based strength training, why erging is different than on-water rowing and what to do about it, and how knowledge of stretch-shortening cycles influences our strength training for rowers. [0:00] Things we're keeping around from pandemic-era coaching/training [7:00] Veloc...

Volume 2, Issue 5 Podcast Episode (May, 2021) 25.04.2021

[0:00] What's new in our coaching? [4:04]: Hamstring Flexibility and Lumbopelvic Movement [33:33]: Focus on Hip Control to Improve Rowing Performance [49:13]: Periodized Nutrition Strategies Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-relevant research, deliver summaries and takeaways from the most releva...

Volume 2, Issue 4 Podcast Episode (April, 2021) 26.03.2021

[0:32] Stroke-by-Stroke Power Assessment [26:06] Music's Impact on Rowing Performance [39:27] Maintaining Body Temperature to Improve Rowing Performance Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-relevant research, deliver summaries and takeaways from the most relevant articles, and discuss practical app...

Volume 2, Issue 3 Podcast Episode (March, 2021) 24.02.2021

[0:00] Women who have influenced our coaching and/or rowing [5:00]: Love-Fest for the Bodyweight Row Exercise [23:57]: Motivation and Long-Term Success in Rowing Interview with Frank Clayton: https://youtu.be/oQBkDYlBQQs [45:30]: Rowing Through Pregnancy Panel with Brannon Johnson, Sara Lombardi, and Dr. Kathryn Ackerman: https://youtu.be/lDq8UBxWMIA Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches a...

Volume 2, Issue 2 Podcast Episode (February, 2021) 23.01.2021

[0:00] What we learned about rowing strength training in 2020 [6:10] Coaching Masters Athletes [30:56] Race Day Warm-Up [48:18] Build Strong Hamstrings, Reduce Low Back Pain Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-relevant research, deliver summaries and takeaways from the most relevant articles, and...

Best of 2020 Podcast 17.01.2021

[00:00]: About Science of Rowing [3:48]: Blood Flow Restriction Training for Rowers [27:18]: The Effects of Focus on Rowers [58:42]: Predicting Rib Injuries in Female Collegiate Rowers Join Science of Rowing: https://scienceofrowing.com/sign-up-faqs We offer monthly, annual, gift, and team memberships, as well as reduced rate memberships for people who have lost income due to the pandemic. Science...

Volume 2, Issue 1 Podcast Episode (January, 2021) 24.12.2020

[0:00] News and Updates [8:40] Seven-Stroke Max Power Test [26:29] Concurrent Training Effects [41:38] Technical Determinants of Rowing Performance Science of Rowing is the resource for coaches and rowers of all levels. Each month, we read across dozens of academic journals for rowing-relevant research, deliver summaries and takeaways from the most relevant articles, and discuss practical applicat...

Issue 4, Volume 1 Podcast Episode 02.12.2020

https://scienceofrowing.com/current-edition/ [0:00] News and Updates [1:25] Lightning Round: What's new in training? [5:00] Polarized vs. Pyramidal Rowing Training [25:15] Movement Screening for Rowers [59:20] Heavy Resistance vs. Strength Endurance Training

Issue 3, Volume 1 Podcast Episode 22.10.2020

https://scienceofrowing.com/current-edition/ [0:00]: Fundraising for "A Most Beautiful Thing" Inclusion Fund [1:22]: Injury and Illness Factors over Two Olympic Cycles [22:52]: Physical Qualities that Predict Rowing Performance [44:05]: Improving Rowing Performance With Plyometrics

Issue 2, Volume 1 Podcast Episode 01.10.2020

https://scienceofrowing.com/current-edition/ [00:39] Blood Flow Restriction Training for Rowers What are "myo-reps"? [24:18] Attentional Focus and Rowing Performance [55:52] Effects of Caffeine on Rowing Performance

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