Masters Rowing: Training for Technique, Fitness and Competition

by Volker Nolte, Wolfgang Fritsch

As the popularity of rowing in mid to late adulthood is increasingly growing, so too has the number of rowing club members and participants in regattas increased. Rowing attracts not only former racing rowers who return to rowing for fitness, health, and competition, but also the many late and lateral entrants who are perhaps competing for the first time. This growing interest in the sport makes it even more important to provide instruction for these masters rowers. Masters Rowing caters to interested beginners learning the sport and adapting their boating equipment, as well as to ambitious masters rowers looking to improve their technique. Within this book, the reader will find tips for fitness training and hints for competition. In addition, the reader will understand the theoretical basics of training and performance development of active but older rowers. Coaches of masters rowers will also be able to take the information in this book and apply it to their athletes training. Furthermore, all training information provided is backed by scientific, specialist research. With Masters Rowing , readers will be able to increase their fitness and hone their skills to compete at their best.

296 pages, Paperback

Published May 10, 2021

Reviews

[Tc · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is a wealth of information in this book from Nolte and Fritsch, relevant to masters rowers of all ages and abilities. It is good to see some attention being paid to this rapidly growing area of rowing worldwide. I would consider the book may have been rushed to production a little as there are a number of typos, which although doesn’t detract from the information being provided, does detract from the quality.

As a coach I have made some coaching notes, I have also read some things I may otherwise take for granted that I have noted to explicitly share with my squad in future. Overall this book is helpful to coaches and athletes in masters rowing, whether a beginner learning to row or someone with a level of experience.