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Re: The Two Types of Training Post by jliddil » April 22nd, , am mikvan52 wrote: VO2 max is a critical element that we've failed to adequately discuss here. Everyone among the winners circle either slows down or stops rowing This cannot be blamed on their training It's VO2 max Low rate rowing develops VO2 max to the highest extent for everyone's age.
Speedwork gets the most out of it. Intense sharpening diminishes VO2 max Rich Cureton M 72 5'11" lbs. The idea is that when you then rate back up with the same power per stroke to 23 your pace increases to closer to my target. Getting there is just time spent on training and improving my cardio as the power is there, just not he ability for the heart to sustain it for long enough periods.
Last edited by ranger on April 22nd, , am, edited 2 times in total. The whole reason that a technical sport like OTW rowing is ruled by those that have rowed for years is because it requires efficiency both in the motion OF rowing to not waste energy and not offset the boat; and efficiency in the cellular sense.
Went out way to fast on the 2K at and had to back off in the middle before finishing it at pace. I need more practice at this distance rowing at all the way through. Yes I row for fitness.
