I can make you faster with skype

Hello Rowers!!!

Today, I SKYPE coached as far north as YELLOWKNIFE, Canada. It was great. Can’t believe that there is no snow only between June and September. Currently the temperature is -40 degrees. As I was told -40 in fahrenheit is the SAME as -40 in degrees Celsius!

The other day, I coached in Sydney on the tenths floor of a building overlooking Circle Quay. I also help coach a group of juniors in Minnesota.

SKYPE proves to be an incredible tool, which enables me to be different places in the world without traveling. I am very effective with the webcam, it is an awesome feeling to be able to help someone improve their rowing technique within minutes.

My rate is $40 for 20 minutes of coaching.

All the best and happy holidays!!!

Xeno

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

After college & the Olympics

Hello Rowers,

This post is about my passion for rowing indoors after college and the Olympics.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am 36 years old, and at the "beginning" of my life long rowing career. As I look back in time, rowing at the Olympics, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to life long miles rowed. To people I meet, I tell them that I am rowing because I want to chase down my great grand children and regular rows will make this dream happen. In the same breath, I add that rowing is a sport that can be practiced until up to 300 years of age. Once I am of grandfather age, I see myself commuting in a class A RV with my wife to visit our grandchildren, for this I need to stay fit and row everyday.

"We" the rowers know of the zero impact/full body workout rowing is. In my opinion, it is the only cardiovascular sport to be practiced efficiently until advanced age. It is true, that cross country skiing and swimming are also zero "impact/full body workouts", BUT... Let's face it, for cross country skiing requires snow, ability to ski on slippery stuff, and enjoy cold temperatures. As for swimming, you need a pool, and efficient swimming technique in order to have a workout at all. In addition to the swimming option, you will get a soaked hairdo.

"The others" (pretty much the rest of the world) don't know anything about rowing, let alone, the high quality indoor rowing exercise option. As I see it, my job is to inform and educate the rest of the world to whom rowing is a foreign concept. While I write these lines, I am reminded of how many actual collegiate rowers passionately HATE rowing indoors... to them I say that sitting on a rowing machine is not that bad at all, if you have the right state of mind. From experience, I know, that if you learned to row at a boathouse with a coach, you were likely abused and mistreated :-) while being judged on your rowing ability on the ergometer. Therefore you are entitled to hate rowing indoors but keep your mind open to be rehabilitated to enjoy the sport off the water. Too often, unfortunately, the rowing machine is mainly used to compare raw endurance, which is wrongly equated to on the water boat moving ability. This last statement makes me want to scream.

So next time you climb onto the ergometer, whether it is the WaterRower or the Concept2, be mellow and find your groove. Love the ability to stretch out and smoothly move your body back and forth. Rowing is simultaneously a physical as well as a mental BREAK/workout.

Finally, my last advice is to be gentle to your body, you only have one, so don't freak out if an old friend from college is 50 seconds faster for 2K than you are. Use it as motivation to gradually get fit, OK?

Yours truely,

Xeno
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Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

Better Resolution Olympic Gold Medal Race

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Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

The Benefits of Indoor Rowing

The Benefits of Indoor Rowing

Exercise is good, in any form. But there are some forms that score head and tail over the others, and rowing, or more specifically indoor rowing, is one of them. If there ever was a complete body workout in one exercise, it’s rowing. It looks as if it’s just the arms that are getting a workout, but no, that’s not true at all. A surprising fact about rowing that not many people are aware of is that, contrary to popular belief, this exercise works your legs more than your hands – an indoor rower offers your legs three times more work than your arms. Rowing is a great workout for people of all ages, and here’s why:

It’s not weight-bearing: Rowing, unlike jogging or walking, does not put additional strain on your lower limbs, but still exercises your legs like running does. This prevents wear and tear on your knees, lower limbs and other joints, a side effect that appears when you jog regularly over a long period of time.
It exercises your whole body: Rowing offers you the double benefits of a cardiovascular workout and strength training all rolled into one. It exercises all the major muscle groups in your body. You get a complete workout with just one machine.
It’s safe for people of all ages: Rowing can be done as gently or as vigorously as you choose, which is why it’s a great exercise even for people who’re not in the prime of their life. Older people, especially those who have knee trouble, find it more convenient and less stressful than walking.
It’s great for rehab: People who have undergone a major knee surgery find rowing a safe and low-impact, yet energetic workout during rehab when they must exercise without stressing their knees. Rowing also helps smokers who have quit the habit to exercise their lungs and thus undo the damages caused by years of smoking.
It helps you lose weight: Because it’s a complete exercise, it helps you lose those unwanted pounds and also tones your body.
It’s an all-weather activity: You don’t have to worry about rain or shine; all you need is an indoor rowing machine and you’re good to go. Work out at any time of the day according to your convenience.

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Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.

WaterRower rowing machine, here is another reason I enjoy rowing it.

I am drawn to use the waterrower, because it feels gentler on the body and the ears in comparison to other rowing machines. You can have a hard workout, but if you wish a lighter paddle at lower rates the strokes feel more connected through the finish then wind resistance machines.

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Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.