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Book Synopsis Voted the most-read book by the International Rowing Association, Rowing Faster achieved unparalleled success. Gold-medal coaches, championship athletes, and top scientists have infused the latest scientific training and racing principles into this edition. It is required reading for rowers and coaches.
Trade Review"Volker Nolte provides a blueprint for success in our sport. Rowing Faster is a must-read for all rowing coaches, from novice to elite." -- Mike Teti, Head Coach, Men's Rowing, University of California at Berkeley
“Rowing Faster is the book that I needed when training and competing in order to understand the theories behind the regimens and routines. Incredibly, Volker Nolte manages to capture not only the sport of rowing but also the elusive qualities of the art of rowing.” -- Kathleen Heddle, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Table of ContentsPart I: The Philosophy of Rowing
Bryan Volpenheim
Chapter 1. Winning at All Costs: A Historical Perspective
Thomas E. Weil
Chapter 2. Developing a Coaching Philosophy
Angela J. Schneider
Part II: Long-Term Athlete Development
Marnie McBean
Chapter 3. How Rowers Learn
Joseph Baker and Jörg Schorer
Chapter 4. Ten Factors Influencing Athlete Development
Istvan Balyi
Chapter 5. Planning for the Long Term
Carolyn Trono
Part III: Rowing Science
Tim Foster
Chapter 6. Rowing Physiology
Ed McNeely
Chapter 7. Monitoring and Managing Your Training
Wolfgang Fritsch
Chapter 8. Loads on the Bodies of Rowers
Paul Francis
Chapter 9. Biomechanics of Rowing
Valery Kleshnev
Chapter 10. Using Equipment More Efficiently
Volker Nolte
Part IV: Training in Rowing
Katrin Rutschow
Chapter 11. The Mental Side of Rowing
Kirsten Barnes
Chapter 12. Training for Strength
Ed McNeely
Chapter 13. Effortless Rowing
Chris O’Brien
Chapter 14. Improving Performance With Nutrition
Peter W.R. Lemon
Chapter 15. Special Considerations for Adaptive Rowing
Karen M. Lewis
Chapter 16. Women in Rowing
Amanda Schweinbenz
Chapter 17. Managing a Team
Yasmin Farooq
Part V: Racing
Derek Porter
Chapter 18. Selecting Athletes and Crews
Al Morrow
Chapter 19. Tapering for Races
Ed McNeely
Chapter 20. Learning From Racing
Valery Kleshnev and Volker Nolte
Part VI: Future of Rowing
Trish Smith and Brad Alan Lewis
Chapter 21. Predicting the Future of Rowing
Wolfgang Fritsch and Volker Nolte
Chapter 22. Shaping the Sport of Rowing
Matt Smith
