Did you know that rowers spent an extra 10.5% energy during recovery to overcome inertia? This was found as a ratio of kinetic energy to rower`s Work per Stroke output, and corresponds well to our previous estimation of inertial efficiency (RBN 2010/05). Those rowers, who changed direction of the seat later at catch, lost three times more energy (up to 18%) compare to "early starters" (6-7%). Therefore, the latter have shown the highest force and power, in absolute numbers as well as the ratio to their erg score, but a part this power was produced by their later teammates and transferred to through the boat-riggers.
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