Stretch
Information
Please use the stretching guide below before you begin the main workout. Proper stretching reduces the chance of injury significantly.
Duration
5-10 Minutes
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed.
- Tilt your head to one side.
- Feel a gentle stretch on the other side of the neck.
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- Keep both shoulders relaxed.
- If comfortable use your hand to assist the stretch.
- Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other side of the neck.
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed
- Extend one arm out and across the chest
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- Use the other arm to support and assist the stretch.
- Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other arm
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed
- Lift one arm up and bend behind the neck
- Reach the hand down the spine
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- Use the other arm to support and assist the stretch.
- Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other arm
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed
- Clasp the hands behind the back
- Gently raise your arms behind you
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- Relax the neck and shoulders
- Squeeze shoulders blades together
- Hold for 10-20 seconds
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed
- Clasp your hands in front of your body
- Slowly raise your arms upwards and forwards
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- Round your upper back and stretch your shoulder blades apart
- Hold for 10-20 seconds
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed
- Bend one leg bringing the heel towards you
- Rest knee either to the side of the rail or gently on the floor
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- To increase the stretch, sit tall and push the hips forward
- Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other leg
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed
- Position one foot on the footboard
- The opposite leg should be firmly on the ground for support
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- A stretch should be felt at the back of the extended leg
- To increase the stretch pivot forward at the hips keeping the back straight
- Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other leg
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- In a seated position sit tall with shoulders relaxed
- Lift one leg up and position the ankle across the knee of the opposite leg
- The opposite leg should be firmly on the ground for support
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- Use your hands to support the crossed leg and assist the stretch
- Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other leg
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- Lying face down on the floor/carpet/mat
- Position the palms of your hands directly under shoulders
- Slowly lift the upper body, hyper-extending the spine
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- Relax the lower back and abdominal muscles
- Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat 2 or 3 times
Warmup
Information
After you have stretched, you are ready for the next phase of your workout – warming up. Follow along with Jill in her instructional videos on Warming Up before rowing.
Duration
5-10 Minutes
Main Workout
Duration
18-40 Mins
Stroke Rate
22-26 SPM
Intensity
50-80% MHR
Information
Row 5000 meters
-1000 meters at 24spm
-1000 meters at 22spm (lower stroke rate and try to maintain speed*)
-1000 meters at 24spm
-1000 meters at 26spm
-1000 meters at 28spm
*Maintain speed by rowing longer and with more power on the Drive.
Goal times
– Beginners approx.30 minutes
– Intermediate approx.25 minutes
– Advanced approx.20 minutes
*Advanced rowers can repeat the 5000 meter distance.
Steady State Row Session
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Cooldown
Information
After completing the main workout, all that is left is to cooldown. Follow the video below to correctly cooldown after a hard row.
Duration
5-10 Minutes