Masters Rowing for the Modern Rower

A Holistic and Practical Guide to Masters Rowing

A complete overview of masters rowing. This book notonly outlines training for masters rowers, but it assists the rower in betterunderstanding how the body responds to the exertion from rowing as well as howto mitigate the changes in performance as they age.

Rowinghas a long history with deep cultural roots. Today, it can be either ademanding sport or a relaxing leisure activity. Still, both rowing formsrequire teamwork and the delicate integration of technique and physical effort.In a more competitive sphere, it also requires mental strength. This is alltrue for masters rowers. Masters rowers must be sure that their rowingtechniques are practiced methodically and carefully to prevent injuries. Thisbook not only outlines training for masters rowers, but it assists the rower inbetter understanding how the body responds to the exertion from rowing as wellas how to mitigate the changes in performance as they age.

Thisbook provides a complete overview of masters rowing. It examines in detail thehistory of rowing as well as its history as a sport, moving on to outline thedifferent types of training and training zones. The training advice would notbe complete without an overview of the most common rowing injuries and how theycan be prevented, especially as the rower ages. The book also provides detailson how aging and rowing go hand in hand. Competing as a masters rower requiresdifferent training skills and knowledge of the various internationalcompetitions, all covered in the book. Finally, the content is rounded out witha holistic examination of rowing's role in society.

Thispractical guide is perfect for both the competitive and recreational mastersrower. With it, the rower can not only continue to row for their own health asthey age, but they can also be part of a sport that has a deep and lastingcultural connection to society as a whole.

Contributor: Rebecca Caroe (Foreword by)

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