In this book - The power demands of rowing are described; - The impact of weight and gender effects on performance are discussed; - Protocols for lab and field-testing elite rowers are outlined; - Monitoring strategies for rowers in the field are also described. - The physiological and energy demands of 2,000m rowing are explained; - A training band systemis outlined, which can be tailored to train specific energy systems; - A 4-stage testing procedure is described in order to help rowers and coaches design an appropriate training program. - The popular theories of themechanisms of pain are examined; - The role of the nervous systemin pain generation is explained; - Strategies for assessing how to react. - The evidence for age-related performance decline is presented; - The physiological and physical requirements for successful masters rowing are discussed; - The use ofmarathon rowing training programs to enhance rowing performance in older rowers is outlined and examples given. - The importance of consuming carbohydrate during endurance events is explained; - The background to modern carbohydrate drink formulation is outlined; - Recent research on the potential benefits of mixed carbohydrate drinks containing fructose is presented; - Recommendations for endurance athletes are made. Contents: Rowing Physiology Life at the top - how are elite rowers tested and monitored? (Richard Godfrey and Greg Whyte) Rowing Training Power to the people - maximising your 2,000m rowing performance. (Terry O`Neill) Injury Prevention How thoracic spine flexibility can keep injuries at bay. (Sean Fyfe) Pain Management Pain and gain - how rowers can manage and overcome pain? (Matt Lancaster) Rowing for Masters Masters rowing - don`t fear the reaper! (Eddie Fletcher) Carbohydrate Nutrition Carbohydrate drinks - is fructose the new key to enhanced endurance performance? (Andrew Hamilton) What the scientists say: Recipe for the perfect rower. Power output and lean body mass - how do rowers compare with other. New methods of monitoring elite rowers. Why fluid is the key for precompetition lightweight rowers.
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