Erg tests are an unavoidable part of rowing, but there’s no reason they have to be so terrifying. From 2K to 6K to the ‘hour of power,’ rowing’s erg stars share the test-prep strategies that put them on the path to personal bests.
This winter, do more than just watch splits on the erg. Make every session technically productive so your mechanics improve.
How to turn self-doubt into the self-sustaining confidence you need to perform.
More than bruises are at stake when knuckles smash into the knees.
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Blake Haxton reached his goal of winning a Paralympic medal Saturday in Tokyo racing in Paralympic Canoe Sprints.
A fitness primer for the pool.
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Rowing is a timeless sport for anyone, regardless of their competitive drive.
This hands-on exercise will help you perfect the motion.
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A primer on basic measurements.
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Ukraine’s bid for gold is going swimmingly. Over the past few days, the Ukrainian swimming team has grabbed seven gold medals, most of them won on Aug. 28. As of Aug. 29, the Ukrainian team had won 10 gold medals, including one in powerlifting, another in rowing, and the third in athletics.
There were intriguing story lines and match-ups on the last day of racing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. And, in the end, they played out in favor of the Paralympic or world reigning champions.
U.S. Paralympic rower Charley Nordin staged a podium protest Sunday to bring attention to the case of the 2009 police shooting of Oscar Grant.
