Attention. Row.

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Just Another Day on the Charles - row2k Picture of the Day

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:43:49 -0400

Just Another Day on the Charles - row2k Picture of the Day

neverweighnuff: Hugh Laurie Explains Motivation in Rowing (via...

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:17:15 -0400

neverweighnuff:

Hugh Laurie Explains Motivation in Rowing (via NewCuriousThoughts)

Hugh Laurie, this is why I love you.

Best erg accessory ever! Need one ASAP.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:13:17 -0400

Best erg accessory ever! Need one ASAP.

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Ab Exercises

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:00:50 -0400

The following exercises should be performed 2 – 3 times weekly. Engage in each exercise until the point of momentary muscular failure, which should happen between 30 and 90 seconds. Rest for 30 – 60 seconds between exercises. Intermediate or advanced exercises can perform 2 – 3 sets of each abdominal exercise.

Dead Bug - Lie on your back with knees and hips bent at a 90 degree angle. Place arms straight up to the ceiling. Slowly lower the right toe towards the floor stopping just short of touching the floor. At the same time, lower your left arm towards the floor so that your upper arm is near your ear. Pause for a second contracting the abdominals. Return to the starting position and then repeat with the left toe and the right arm. Repeat until failure. This is a great core stabilizing exercise. When this sequence is mastered try and perform the leg movements with your head, shoulders and upper back lifted off the floor.

Toe Taps - This is very similar to the dead bug, but instead of hips and knees being at a 90 degree angle, start with the toes only a few inches off of the floor. Slowly lower the right toe until it’s just short of touching the floor, then follow with the left. Pause for a second before returning the right and then left toe to the starting position. The movement is short – but intense. It’s great for strengthening the abdominal musculature.

Circles - Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Use the muscles of the abdominals and obliques to draw an imaginary circle with the top of your head. Start by contracting the muscles on the right side of your waist, then the abdominals, then the left side of your waist as you glide around in a circle. Do not let the weight of the torso rest down on the floor. Continue to make circles for 30 – 90 seconds in one direction, rest for 30 – 60 seconds and repeat the circles in the opposite direction.

Alphabet - Lie on your back on the floor and picture your head as a writing instrument. Trace the letters of the alphabet on imaginary paper behind your head. Keep your head and shoulders off the floor at all times. Stop when you fatigue or reach 90 seconds - which ever comes first.

Butt Ups - This is a modified plank that is good for the entire torso area. Start by lying on your belly and then lift yourself up onto your toes and forearms. Hold that position for 5 seconds. Drop your knees for one second and then lift back up again. Repeat that pattern if you do not reach fatigue within 90 seconds, hold the pose for longer than 5 seconds. Ultimately strive to hold the pose for 90 seconds without any rest. Tip: For beginners keep the elbows close together and hands clasped on the floor. As you progress, move the elbows shoulder width apart and keep the hands in line with the elbows.

Air Bike - This has been rated as one of the most effective abdominal and oblique exercises and no equipment is required. Begin lying on your back on the floor, then extend one leg out while bringing the other knee in towards the chest. As the right knee is coming towards the chest, bring the left elbow towards the knee. Hold for a second and then switch sides. Repeat for about 90 seconds alternating sides. The lower your leg is extended towards the floor, the more challenging this exercise is. Be sure to move in slow and controlled movements.

Invisible Chair - Start by sitting up with knees bent in towards your chest. Hold on under the knees and lower yourself back until arms are extended. Hold that position for 5 seconds. Pull back up with your arms and repeat until failure. Try to let the abdominals do all of the work and use your arms as a safety net. In time, strength will increase and arms can be removed as if suspending the body in an imaginary recliner.

Rope Climbs - Lie on your back and reach arms straight up for the ceiling. Imagine pulling yourself up on a rope. Reach up with the right hand, then the left. This incorporates both the abdominals and the obliques. If any strain is felt on the neck, support it by holding one had behind the head and reach up with the opposite arm for 10 – 15 reps and then switch sides.

Push Up Superman - Start in a full push up position with hands and toes on the floor. Lift your right arm straight out so that your upper arm is level with your ear and at the same time extend your left leg up so that you foot is at about the same height as your head.

Straight Leg Obliques - Lie on your back with your hands out to the sides and your legs straight up in the air. Slowly lower your legs down to one side as far as you are comfortable with your hips remaining mostly in contact with the floor. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

reservoirrower: Finals at WIRA 2010 at Lake Natoma, CA. Taken...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:43:09 -0400

reservoirrower:

Finals at WIRA 2010 at Lake Natoma, CA. Taken at the finish line after the final pairs race, totes broke off his foot stretchers! Haha so awesome! Pretty sure that’s UCSB. I love finish line pictures.

Amazing!

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In 2010, the females of the U.S. Senior National Team open rowers range between 5-9 to 6-3, with...

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:58:52 -0400

In 2010, the females of the U.S. Senior National Team open rowers range between 5-9 to 6-3, with weight between 155 and 185 lbs.

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I’m so excited! I bought myself a speech coach last night....

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:53:00 -0400

I’m so excited! I bought myself a speech coach last night. No backing out now. I’m going all of the way with my training.

My coach offered to coach me privately until I am good enough for the elite group. Ya-yuh, I’m ready to hit it hard and finally perfect sculling. My comfort zone is sweep (starboard), but it’s time to really challenge myself and see how far I can go in a single. I have been in the pair a bit. I would love to do that more, but I’m not sure if my partner is willing to commit to it as much as I am. I think sculling is going to be great!

By far my favorite exercise book. I use this in conjunction with...

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:17:38 -0400

By far my favorite exercise book. I use this in conjunction with the Body For Life workout routine to maximize my training sessions.

20-minute cardio

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:33:47 -0400

Phew, good cardio today. 20 minutes, changing pace (mph) each minute.

1 @ 4.5

2 @ 4.5

3 @ 5.0

4 @ 5.5

5 @ 6.0

6 @ 7.0

7 @ 3.5

8 @ 5.5

9 @ 6.0

10 @ 7.0

11 @ 3.5

12 @ 5.5

13 @ 6.0

14 @ 7.0

15 @ 3.5

16 @ 5.0

17 @ 6.0

18 @ 7.0

19 @ 8.0

20 @3.5

It hurts so good

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:54:45 -0400

I did 3 sets of 8x100 0:40 R and 3:00R between sets on Wednesday.

My legs are jello! This is not good for a dog walker since it makes doing my job a little harder, but it’s such a rewarding feeling.

This video makes me unbelievably happy. …especially when...

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:44:59 -0400

This video makes me unbelievably happy.

…especially when seeing their trou tans.

I just learned that world’s are being held in Slovenia. Why is...

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:18:00 -0400

I just learned that world’s are being held in Slovenia. Why is it that the one year that they are held basically in my grandma’s backyard I am not able to go? Dang it!!

http://www.bled2011.org/

Bohinj, Slovenia Need to bring a shell here one summer.

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:11:50 -0400

Bohinj, Slovenia

Need to bring a shell here one summer.

One guy in our association has the most beautiful wooden boat....

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:35:00 -0400

One guy in our association has the most beautiful wooden boat. The kind you would like to dance your fingers along when no one’s looking…

"In rowing, as in life, there are competitors and there are racers. The competitor works hard and..."

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:17:18 -0400

“In rowing, as in life, there are competitors and there are racers. The competitor works hard and rows to his limit. The racer does not think of limits, only the race.”

- via fuckyeahrowing