Over the years I have put together a training package that focuses on the last 16 weeks of preparation before a major championship. It includes slow motion stroke study as I prepare for the Olympic games. You can hear from other Olympic gold medalist how they prepared and psychologically focused on winning gold medals. A couple of days ago I received an email from a competitive rower who told me how informative my video clips were in which I explain the training program and the different technical exercises as well as visualization processes. Here is a simple list of the subjects that I talk about: One minute power build during long distance training, why and when to apply it; asymmetric technique drills; how to correlate boat speed with stroke length in the star phase; understanding volume vs. intensity; what stretches and when not to stretch; how to encompass technical drills during steady state rows; understanding rest; understanding regatta logistics as a competitor; timing of warm up leading up to the race; race strategy; why pyramids; how to learn from experience; what to use for hydration; hydration and food during competition; "the calm" before the competition; how to build power without lifting dangerous weights; training the neuro-muscular system for high stroke rates without dipping into high lactate levels.
I rowed in the neighborhood of 100,000 kilometers, I assimilated my coaches recommendations to win a couple Olympic medals. Now I use this experience to coach others to excel. I coach any rower of any level to attain his or her best.
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Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.
