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Performance Rowing: The Art and Science of Moving Your Boat Faster
By (author) Paul Thompson, By (author) Dr Anthony Rice
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More than a manual, Performance Rowing is a roadmap to rowing excellence and making every stroke count Performance Rowing is the definitive guide to what really makes boats go faster. Blending cutting-edge science, this collaborative work brings together insights from rowing experts around the world. Whether you're a rower, coach, sports scientist or simply a student of the sport, this book delivers the knowledge and tools to unlock your full performance potential. Written by Paul Thompson MBE, Olympic and World Champion coach, and internationally respected rowing leader, and Dr Anthony Rice, Senior Sports Physiologist with decades of experience in elite rowing and a specialist in human performance, this book draws on their combined expertise to bridge the gap between science and boat feel, lab metrics and on-water reality. INSIDE, YOU’LL DISCOVER: • Everything you need to know about contemporary rowing coaching, from developing athletes to preparing medal-winning crews • The biomechanical principles underpinning efficient, powerful rowing technique • How to structure training to optimise physical development, energy system efficiency and long-term progression • The latest rowing research and how it translates to real-world performance • Gearing, rigging and how to fine-tune racing equipment for different rowers and conditions From technique to technology, from the psychology of racing to the physiology of training, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements that separate good crews from great ones.
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Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd
Published date | 26 May 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 192
Dimensions | 242 x 172 x 12mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 480g
ISBN | 978-0-7198-4602-1
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