The Physiology of Rowing Whitney Mc Mackin Its

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The Physiology of Rowing Whitney Mc. Mackin It's a great art, is rowing. It's

The Physiology of Rowing Whitney Mc. Mackin It's a great art, is rowing. It's the finest art there is. It's a symphony of motion. And when you're rowing well why it's nearing perfection- And when you reach perfection you're touching the divine. It touches the you of you's which is your soul. -George Pocock

Initial Thoughts Sport Energy Fitness / Activi Aero Anaer ty bic obic Rowi ng

Initial Thoughts Sport Energy Fitness / Activi Aero Anaer ty bic obic Rowi ng M H Muscular Fitness Flexi bility Stren gth M H Endu Speed Powe rance r H M H

Energy Fitness • Aerobic – VO 2 max (Medium Level Verified) • Anaerobic (Blood

Energy Fitness • Aerobic – VO 2 max (Medium Level Verified) • Anaerobic (Blood Lactate Levels) – All energy consumed in 2 k race (Pripstein 1999) High Level Verified Average VO 2 max for women: 3. 89 L/min

Muscular Fitness • • • Flexibility: no research verification: Med Strength: Importance in lifting/splits-High

Muscular Fitness • • • Flexibility: no research verification: Med Strength: Importance in lifting/splits-High Endurance: Related to aerobic fitness-Med Speed: Tested for increased stroke rating over stages M/H Power: High

Final Conclusions Sport/ Activit y Rowin g Energy Fitness Muscular Fitness Aerobi c Anaero

Final Conclusions Sport/ Activit y Rowin g Energy Fitness Muscular Fitness Aerobi c Anaero bic Flexibi lit y Streng th Endur a n ce Speed Power M H M M/H H

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