High Performance Rowing

Written for coaches and crews new to competitive rowing, this fully illustrated book doesn't cover all aspects but concentrates on making the boat go faster. The author provides a detailed guide to fitness and strength training and covers both equipment and the techniques needed for improving performance at different levels of competition.

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Written for coaches and crews that are past beginner level but new to competitive rowing, High Performance Rowing doesn't aim to cover every aspect of rowing, but just concentrates on how to make your boat go faster. A detailed guide to fitness and strength training and covers equipment and techniques needed for improving performance at different levels of competition. Topics include: tips on improving technique; how to write a training programme and selection of crews. AUTHOR: John McArthur is currently a Regional Coaching and Development Officer for the Amateur Rowing Association. He has been rowing for twenty-four years and coaching for eighteen. He is a holder of the ARA Gold Coaching Award and is a former national team coach for the Great Britain Lightweight Mens' Team. 100 b/w photos