Stay in Touch with the Erg When You are Training on the Water
On the water? Feeling good? Not interested in working out indoors anymore? Continue Reading ›
On the water? Feeling good? Not interested in working out indoors anymore? Continue Reading ›
The Multisport World Conference and Expo helps athletes prepare for competition by providing them with information on training, nutrition and racing from top coaches and athletes. “Multisport” refers to combined events such as duathlons and triathlons, but many athletes at the conference also participate in marathons, ultra-marathons, cycling, skiing, paddling, adventure racing, and… you guessed it, rowing. Continue Reading ›
I’m sick and tired of the question, do ergs float? I say yes! With good coaching, tenacity and dedication to technique you can definitely transition those hours of indoor rowing to speed on the water. Continue Reading ›
What inspires me to shave 0.3 seconds off my already excruciatingly painful 6k split pace on the Concept2 Indoor Rower? What motivates me to add another 10 lbs. to an unwieldy back-squat bar? Obviously, 2012 Olympic Team selection is lurking in upcoming months, which is helpful. However, I’m referring to the decision that must be made in the heat of the moment to lay it out there or not. Continue Reading ›
I am in Deland, Florida, finishing an intense 12-day on the water training camp in pairs. The Canadian National Women’s rowing team, of which I am a member, has been adopting this training site for the past few winters when the ice takes over north of the 44th parallel. Throughout the Christmas break, I was anxiously waiting to get my hands on an oar and to be able to hear the water bubbles glide under my hull once more. As the days go by, the excitement of that relative novelty is waning and fatigue has set in. Continue Reading ›
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On Saturday, November 6, members of First in Fitness health club in Montpelier, Vermont, were treated to a ski clinic of Olympic proportions. US Cross Country Ski Team member Liz Stephen, who skied in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in the 10K and 15K Pursuit, is a Montpelier native. She stopped in to give members of First in Fitness training tips on Nordic ski technique and information on how to use the club’s two new Concept2 SkiErgs effectively. Josh Carlson from Concept2 was on hand to help and brought two additional SkiErgs for members to try. Continue Reading ›
As a nor’easter pelts snow, sleet and rain upon our windows here in Vermont, the indoor rower looks more and more appealing as an alternative workout today from the usual swim, bike or run. As a triathlete, I do my best to workout outdoors under all conditions. I have an impressive collection of fleece-lined spandex, warm woolly hats and windproof jackets to help make this happen. But some days (like today) the most effective workout is going to be indoors. Continue Reading ›
For some reason, the week of August 1 was a particularly tough week for me. Everyday tasks such as walking up one flight of stairs, watering the flowers or using multi-syllable words were enormously challenging. On Saturday, I went through my normal checklist to identify possible reasons why I felt so out of it… Continue Reading ›