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Book SynopsisRowing Science explains and applies up-to-date scientific research across all aspects of the sport to optimize rowing skills and performance, making it essential reading for serious rowers, coaches, and rowing scientists.
Trade Review“Volker Nolte’s work provides a legacy for every rower, researcher, and sport leader. It records the connection of theory to practice that lays the foundation for advances in rowing and in sport in general. In Rowing Science
, Nolte and some of the world’s top sport scientists have come together to offer this one-of-a-kind resource for people interested in improving rowing performance and optimizing results at all levels.”—Cam Kiosoglous, PhD, National Team Sport Science Director for US Rowing
Table of ContentsIntroduction. The Study and Knowledge of Rowing
Volker NoltePart I. The Role of Biological Attributes vs Practice in Rowing SuccessChapter 1. The Genetics of Performance
Paula JardineChapter 2. Biological Maturation
Paula JardineChapter 3. Neurobiology of Rowing
Paula JardineChapter 4. Mileage Makes Champions
Paula JardinePart II. Rowing Mechanics for Efficiency and Effective TechniqueChapter 5. Biomechanical Principles for Stroke Efficiency
Volker NolteChapter 6. Optimal Rowing Technique
Volker NolteChapter 7. Biomechanical Principles to Optimize Rowing Performance
Volker NolteChapter 8. Shell Design
Glen Burston and Dan BechardChapter 9. Equipment and Rigging to Individual Anthropometry
Volker NoltePart III. Physiology of RowingChapter 10. Overview of Rowing Physiology
Gunnar Treff and Brett SmithChapter 11. Rowing Metabolism
Gunnar TreffChapter 12. Physiology of Rowing Strength, Speed, and Power
Ed McNeelyChapter 13. Environmental Stress
Stephen CheungPart IV. Practical Issues and Components of Rowing TrainingChapter 14. Principles of Exercise
Brett SmithChapter 15. Aerobic and Anaerobic Rowing Conditioning
Brett SmithChapter 16. Resistance Training
Ed McNeelyChapter 17. Cross Training
Ed McNeelyChapter 18. Distance-Specific Training
Volker NoltePart V. Practical ApplicationChapter 19. Designing Training Programs
Brett SmithChapter 20. Monitoring Training
Brett SmithChapter 21. Environmental Countermeasures
Stephen CheungChapter 22. Recovery
Ed McNeelyChapter 23. Tapering
Ed McNeelyPart VI. Sports Medicine for RowersChapter 24. Principles of Rowing Injuries
Jane ThorntonChapter 25. Mechanisms and Management of Rowing Injuries
Jane ThorntonChapter 26. Medical Aspects of Rowing and Special Populations
Jane ThorntonPart VII. Rowing NutritionChapter 27. Fueling Strategies
Susan BoegmanChapter 28. Optimizing Energy
Susan BoegmanChapter 29. Supplements
Susan BoegmanPart VIII. Psychology of RowingChapter 30. Motivation and Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance
Penny WerthnerChapter 31. Building an Effective Team Culture in Rowing
Penny WerthnerEpilogue. The Future of Rowing
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