Rowingchat

Should we row differently based on our strength or sex? Marlene and Rebecca discuss lower and upper body strength in relation to rowing technique. Timestamps 03:15 Differences between men and women in general. The standardised testing difference is about 15%. For a standing broad jump - can you jump your height? 05:30 Boat speed differences at international level is 10-12%. The assumption is that women tend to be weaker But your training affects this. Activating muscles and adding body weight to the handle improves boat speed. 07:00 stability versus mobility. A strong person can row harder because they have a strong heart/lungs engine. Women post menopause have tendon laxity causing instability in joints. Men generally need more mobility as they age. 11:00 Rowing technique basic principles of large to small muscles. A late body swing requires strength. Most of us now a less-segmented stroke. Hold the pressure on the blade in the water. Personal dimensions matter too. 14:00 New rowers are taught a