Rowing Faster

Volker Nolte is a professor at the University of Western Ontario and is one of the most respected rowing researchers in the world. He won a world championship medal for Germany in the early 1980s and coached their development team until 1990. Nolte also coached the Canadian Lightweight men to 3 World Championships and 1 Olympic medal between 1992 and 2000.

Part 1: TrainingChapter 1. The Art of RowingChapter 2. Physiology of RowingChapter 3. Physiological Monitoring of AthletesChapter 4. Medical Concerns for RowersChapter 5. Developing an Aerobic Base Chapter 6. Improving Anaerobic ThresholdChapter 7. Sprint and Speed WorkChapter 8. Strength TrainingChapter 9. Periodization for Rowers Part 2:TechniqueChapter 10. Biomechanics of Rowing Chapter 12. RiggingChapter 12. Blade Work Chapter 13. The CatchChapter 14. Leg Drive Chapter 15. Recovery Chapter 16. The Inside View of RowingChapter 17. Ergometer Technique Chapter 18. Biomechanical EquipmentPart 3:RacingChapter 19. Selection of Athletes and CrewsChapter 20. Race Plans and Tactics Chapter 21. Focusing on the RaceChapter 22. Coxing