Summer Fitness Challenge Starts Today, June 20th

Summer Fitness Challenge Starts Today, June 20th

Coach Mike has created a Summer Fitness Challenge to help recognize your efforts to stay fit in the offseason. The challenge runs from June 20th (1st day of summer) to the 1st day of school (Sep 6th). The focus will be on improving your aerobic base, so think running,...
Estimate Distance for the Summer Fitness Challenge

Estimate Distance for the Summer Fitness Challenge

At a loss for how far you rowed at camp today? Try Map My Distance using Google maps. Click a starting point, and click again to set the route and estimate a distance. Notice the distance in the upper left-hand corner of the screen updates as you click and set more...
Coach Mike’s Summer Fitness Challenge

Coach Mike’s Summer Fitness Challenge

Know what will make you a better rower next spring? A fitness program that begins right now! Want another reason to make fitness a regular part of your summer break? Try competing against your rowing buddies to see who does the best each week. Still looking for more...
Fitness and Boat Placement

Fitness and Boat Placement

As we closeout the 2016 season and start looking to 2017, I want to leave you with some thoughts on fitness and boat/seat placement for those planning to return next season. I received questions on these topics from both rowers and parents … I want to ensure you...
No Regatta? No Problem — Work out at Home

No Regatta? No Problem — Work out at Home

HOME WORKOUT Please do a daily home workout for ~ 45 minutes. If possible try to get together in groups for mutual support. One example workout is below … feel free to substitute exercises if you have favorites. Stick to the on/off/rest time and do vigorously to...