Are you getting ready for the Head of the Charles or the Silver Skiff in Italy?

I just finished writing a training program for a sculler who is competing this fall at head races in the north-east of the United States with a final race in Italy, the Silver Skiff.

My job is to provide the right training program for rowing athletes. This sculler for whom I designed the training program signed up for the 90 day virtual camp during which I monitor his technical progress by analyzing his rowing technique every 2 weeks. I make technical drill recommendations and make sure to explain what the body feels when doing those drills. It is key for a coach to explain what it feels like to row a single scull at the highest level.

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Xeno Müller Signature Rowing in the works.

I had a great time racing the single scull and winning Olympic gold and silver. Life as a competitor is emotionally charged to say the least.



A few days ago, I had the opportunity to pack my entire family into a really cool rowing boat. Three of my passions came together all at once, family, health, and rowing. It was epic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZOG9d4KsAM
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I enjoyed rowing the boat so much that we are putting together a special model that I am so excited about.

After my last Olympics I started an indoor rowing studio. As I lead the classes I tweaked our rowing machines a little which lead to our Signature Waterrower. I enjoy rowing so much that I am fully in touch with my equipment. That is why I closely work with a handful of rowing equipment manufacturers who build to my specifications.

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My signature Waterrower comes with an awesome subscription to a full online rowing library that will bring so much fun to your rows.

How can a beginner row when no boathouse is nearby, there are choices:

You came to the realization that rowing would be a perfect exercise for you, but where and how can you start rowing. There are ways to scout boathouses. The drawback with rowing in a club is that it is very time consuming. Chances are you don't have much free time. The other option is to row at a gym. Sadly, gym machines are usually in poor conditions and positioned in places that are least desirable due to the fact that few members use them because no one understands how to enjoy rowing them.

The solution is to get your own. I row wood with water at home. I enjoy smooth strokes with the gentle sound of water swishing by. Our Xeno Müller Signature Model comes with a 6 months online workout library that includes a 10 Week Beginner Learner Program. You will love rowing. It will calm your worries and make you feel strong.

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You don't have to be tall and built like a gorilla to win at the 2012 London Olympics in the single scull.

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Smart training and sound sculling technique that is how you will fly in your boat. This is how I coach.
In the background you have a super athlete who won the first Olympic heat. He does an excellent job applying his body to maximize boat glide and acceleration.
Good luck to Tim Maeyens, let there be tailwind!

When watching the Olympic ceremony is better done sitting on a cozy couch....

I participated at 3 Olympics, won two medals. Because my races were in the first week of the Olympic games, we did not participate at the opening ceremonies. The coaches told us that we had spent so much time training and staying healthy, that staying up late outside, surrounded by people we don't know, is not the smartest idea. I was in the running to carry the flag in Sydney for Switzerland, but politely declined. Thinking back, it was the most important decision of my Olympic career. I passed the finish line to win silver on a wing and a prayer, because all week long I woke up with a soar throat. Had I gone to the opening ceremonies, I may have come in 4th in the final... no medal. Winning silver in Sydney was the toughest race I have ever had. When you leave everything on the race course, I was as happy to win silver as I was winning gold.
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