Hello US-Scullers and Sweep Rowers who want to pursue sculling competition at the highest level.
In a little bit over a month, the Olympics, the Senior World Championship, the U23 World Championship will be over. For most of the US rowers it will be a time to reflect and consider future rowing plans.
I always thought that I would return to competitive rowing as a technical rowing adviser. For the last four years I have been coaching scullers and rowers worldwide by controlling their technique and writing training programs. The success is easy to measure, several rowers with whom I have worked are competing at these Olympic Games.
Now, I want to tighten my focus on developing sculling in the United States.
Jul 12, 2012
Jul 9, 2012
Single sculling on a summer day with aspirations to international success.
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Sculling on a summer day.[/caption]
Today, I virtually traveled from Ontario, Canada to Pennsylvania, and back to Canada, British Columbia. Making scullers faster one coaching session at a time.
I picked this screenshot, to prove that getting your stroke analysis is a dynamic experience!
Xeno
Sculling on a summer day.[/caption]Today, I virtually traveled from Ontario, Canada to Pennsylvania, and back to Canada, British Columbia. Making scullers faster one coaching session at a time.
I picked this screenshot, to prove that getting your stroke analysis is a dynamic experience!
Xeno
Coaching Rowing Indoors and Outdoors
I enjoy posting shots of rowers from around the world.
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Improving on rower at a time :-) [/caption]
I am the most cost effective way for rowers to improve their rowing skill.
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Improving on rower at a time :-) [/caption]I am the most cost effective way for rowers to improve their rowing skill.
Jul 7, 2012
Maintaining muscle mass when rowing and getting ready for competition.
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Xeno Rowing Coach[/caption]
To tell you the truth, I never had a problem maintaining muscle mass... I was always on the other side of the fence, which was a pain also. Even in full training, I had to watch what I was eating, it was always very easy for me to put on some wrong pounds... However I like what was happening on the other side of the fence, those rowers were able to eat whatever they wanted and it drove me nuts. On the other hand, they looked at me and were envious that I was not struggle to keep my lean muscle weight on.
After reading a few books on physiology, I found a pattern of training to maintain muscle mass. Oddly enough, over the years of competition, this type of strength training was never utilized in the competitive rowing circles that I knew. The process is simple. Lift weights at ultra slow speeds. The training effect is felt immediately and the key is not to overdo this type of training. The result is a continuous stimulation of the muscle that keeps rebuilding itself stronger. There is certainly a smart training rhythm to adopt while training full time for rowing competitions. Key is not to undermine the dynamic execution of the stroke at high rates per minute.
Xeno Rowing Coach[/caption]To tell you the truth, I never had a problem maintaining muscle mass... I was always on the other side of the fence, which was a pain also. Even in full training, I had to watch what I was eating, it was always very easy for me to put on some wrong pounds... However I like what was happening on the other side of the fence, those rowers were able to eat whatever they wanted and it drove me nuts. On the other hand, they looked at me and were envious that I was not struggle to keep my lean muscle weight on.
After reading a few books on physiology, I found a pattern of training to maintain muscle mass. Oddly enough, over the years of competition, this type of strength training was never utilized in the competitive rowing circles that I knew. The process is simple. Lift weights at ultra slow speeds. The training effect is felt immediately and the key is not to overdo this type of training. The result is a continuous stimulation of the muscle that keeps rebuilding itself stronger. There is certainly a smart training rhythm to adopt while training full time for rowing competitions. Key is not to undermine the dynamic execution of the stroke at high rates per minute.
Using a static point to film rowing technique works very well.
Hello Rowers,
In this screenshot you can see how handy a static camera point is to record a sculler's technique. With slow motion analysis a very small number of strokes are needed to pinpoint the technical level of a rower and give constructive advice and recommend which technical drills will improve power application and boat glide the most.
Xeno
From the sculler above:
"At first you are skeptical about being coached through video, but the fact that Xeno is there analyzing the video with you makes it seem like you were in the same room. His precision and attention to detail is incredible and has already helped me a lot. I can listen to the comments and watch what he wants me to do since I can see him, and then go out on the water or the erg and directly apply it just like a pre workout talk. And the fact that he is willing to put in the time to make you a faster oarsman is critical in this situation and you start caring about your sculling with more attention."
I love my job,
Xeno
In this screenshot you can see how handy a static camera point is to record a sculler's technique. With slow motion analysis a very small number of strokes are needed to pinpoint the technical level of a rower and give constructive advice and recommend which technical drills will improve power application and boat glide the most.
Xeno
From the sculler above:
"At first you are skeptical about being coached through video, but the fact that Xeno is there analyzing the video with you makes it seem like you were in the same room. His precision and attention to detail is incredible and has already helped me a lot. I can listen to the comments and watch what he wants me to do since I can see him, and then go out on the water or the erg and directly apply it just like a pre workout talk. And the fact that he is willing to put in the time to make you a faster oarsman is critical in this situation and you start caring about your sculling with more attention."
I love my job,
Xeno
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Jul 12, 2012
Where to go after Club Nationals, U23 World Championship, 2012 Olympics, what is the rowing plan?
Hello US-Scullers and Sweep Rowers who want to pursue sculling competition at the highest level.
In a little bit over a month, the Olympics, the Senior World Championship, the U23 World Championship will be over. For most of the US rowers it will be a time to reflect and consider future rowing plans.
I always thought that I would return to competitive rowing as a technical rowing adviser. For the last four years I have been coaching scullers and rowers worldwide by controlling their technique and writing training programs. The success is easy to measure, several rowers with whom I have worked are competing at these Olympic Games.
Now, I want to tighten my focus on developing sculling in the United States.
In a little bit over a month, the Olympics, the Senior World Championship, the U23 World Championship will be over. For most of the US rowers it will be a time to reflect and consider future rowing plans.
I always thought that I would return to competitive rowing as a technical rowing adviser. For the last four years I have been coaching scullers and rowers worldwide by controlling their technique and writing training programs. The success is easy to measure, several rowers with whom I have worked are competing at these Olympic Games.
Now, I want to tighten my focus on developing sculling in the United States.
Jul 9, 2012
Single sculling on a summer day with aspirations to international success.
[caption id="attachment_863" align="alignleft" width="967"] Sculling on a summer day.[/caption]
Today, I virtually traveled from Ontario, Canada to Pennsylvania, and back to Canada, British Columbia. Making scullers faster one coaching session at a time.
I picked this screenshot, to prove that getting your stroke analysis is a dynamic experience!
Xeno
Sculling on a summer day.[/caption]Today, I virtually traveled from Ontario, Canada to Pennsylvania, and back to Canada, British Columbia. Making scullers faster one coaching session at a time.
I picked this screenshot, to prove that getting your stroke analysis is a dynamic experience!
Xeno
Coaching Rowing Indoors and Outdoors
I enjoy posting shots of rowers from around the world.
[caption id="attachment_859" align="alignleft" width="761"] Improving on rower at a time :-) [/caption]
I am the most cost effective way for rowers to improve their rowing skill.
[caption id="attachment_859" align="alignleft" width="761"]
Improving on rower at a time :-) [/caption]I am the most cost effective way for rowers to improve their rowing skill.
Jul 7, 2012
Maintaining muscle mass when rowing and getting ready for competition.
[caption id="attachment_46" align="alignleft" width="252"] Xeno Rowing Coach[/caption]
To tell you the truth, I never had a problem maintaining muscle mass... I was always on the other side of the fence, which was a pain also. Even in full training, I had to watch what I was eating, it was always very easy for me to put on some wrong pounds... However I like what was happening on the other side of the fence, those rowers were able to eat whatever they wanted and it drove me nuts. On the other hand, they looked at me and were envious that I was not struggle to keep my lean muscle weight on.
After reading a few books on physiology, I found a pattern of training to maintain muscle mass. Oddly enough, over the years of competition, this type of strength training was never utilized in the competitive rowing circles that I knew. The process is simple. Lift weights at ultra slow speeds. The training effect is felt immediately and the key is not to overdo this type of training. The result is a continuous stimulation of the muscle that keeps rebuilding itself stronger. There is certainly a smart training rhythm to adopt while training full time for rowing competitions. Key is not to undermine the dynamic execution of the stroke at high rates per minute.
Xeno Rowing Coach[/caption]To tell you the truth, I never had a problem maintaining muscle mass... I was always on the other side of the fence, which was a pain also. Even in full training, I had to watch what I was eating, it was always very easy for me to put on some wrong pounds... However I like what was happening on the other side of the fence, those rowers were able to eat whatever they wanted and it drove me nuts. On the other hand, they looked at me and were envious that I was not struggle to keep my lean muscle weight on.
After reading a few books on physiology, I found a pattern of training to maintain muscle mass. Oddly enough, over the years of competition, this type of strength training was never utilized in the competitive rowing circles that I knew. The process is simple. Lift weights at ultra slow speeds. The training effect is felt immediately and the key is not to overdo this type of training. The result is a continuous stimulation of the muscle that keeps rebuilding itself stronger. There is certainly a smart training rhythm to adopt while training full time for rowing competitions. Key is not to undermine the dynamic execution of the stroke at high rates per minute.
Using a static point to film rowing technique works very well.
Hello Rowers,
In this screenshot you can see how handy a static camera point is to record a sculler's technique. With slow motion analysis a very small number of strokes are needed to pinpoint the technical level of a rower and give constructive advice and recommend which technical drills will improve power application and boat glide the most.
Xeno
From the sculler above:
"At first you are skeptical about being coached through video, but the fact that Xeno is there analyzing the video with you makes it seem like you were in the same room. His precision and attention to detail is incredible and has already helped me a lot. I can listen to the comments and watch what he wants me to do since I can see him, and then go out on the water or the erg and directly apply it just like a pre workout talk. And the fact that he is willing to put in the time to make you a faster oarsman is critical in this situation and you start caring about your sculling with more attention."
I love my job,
Xeno
In this screenshot you can see how handy a static camera point is to record a sculler's technique. With slow motion analysis a very small number of strokes are needed to pinpoint the technical level of a rower and give constructive advice and recommend which technical drills will improve power application and boat glide the most.
Xeno
From the sculler above:
"At first you are skeptical about being coached through video, but the fact that Xeno is there analyzing the video with you makes it seem like you were in the same room. His precision and attention to detail is incredible and has already helped me a lot. I can listen to the comments and watch what he wants me to do since I can see him, and then go out on the water or the erg and directly apply it just like a pre workout talk. And the fact that he is willing to put in the time to make you a faster oarsman is critical in this situation and you start caring about your sculling with more attention."
I love my job,
Xeno
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