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A podcast dedicated to indoor rowing. Aimed at improving your performance and knowledge of the indoor rower whether you use a Concept2, Waterrower or the latest Hydrow.Training, nutrition, periodisation, health and fitness, strength, speed, technique and tips from Tony, rowing coaches, athletes and former champions competing at the top of their game.Whether you're starting a health and fitness journey, are a seasoned indoor rower, rowing on the water, looking for tips to improve your 2k or s ...
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Episode 16: Interview with Jim Berriman, World Rowing Indoor Champion 40-44 hwt with a 5:58 2k
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In episode 16 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to Jim Berriman, the 40-44 current World Indoor Rowing Champion. Jim pulled a blistering 5:58 2, winning the gold medal by 8 seconds after only taking up indoor rowing a couple of years ago. Jim talks about his background and how he came to rowing, his training routing and preparation for competition, n…
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Episode 15: Interview with Dr Simon Handley, former GB swimmer about health and overtraining
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In episode 15 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to Dr. Simon Handley, a GP Partner in Gloucester. Simon is a former international world medallist swimmer and a very powerful indoor rower. He’s pulled sub 1:30 splits for a mile, has a 2k personal best (PB) of 6:03, rowed a sub 1:16 for 500 metres at age 47 and has been producing some great results as …
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Episode 14: Undulating Weight Training: General Preparation Phase
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In episode 14 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks about weight training periodisation, specifically for the first few months of the new season. This is designed for rowers who will be competing in the winter months of 2024/25. Tony specifically looks at the preparation for building a platform of strength, the different types of weight training periodis…
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Episode 13: Interview with Elizabeth Gilmore - World Versa Champion 30-39
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In episode 13 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to Elizabeth Gilmore who has taken the indoor rowing world by storm, with a meteoric rise to the top. She’s not only claimed gold medals at the World Indoor Rowing Championships, but has shattered records in the 30 to 39 age group. Elizabeth talks about her background, how she got into indoor rowing, de…
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In episode 12 of The Indoor Rower, Tony dives deep into the world of indoor rowing, addressing a plethora of questions from curious listeners. Whether you're a seasoned rower or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Included are training tips, food for rowing, weight training, periodisation for success, the height factor…
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Episode 11: Interview with Luke Wollenschlaeger - 50-59 2k World Record Holder
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In episode 11 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to Luke Wollenschlaeger, the current indoor rowing 50-59 2000m world record holder with a time of 6:01.00, shaving 0.7 seconds off the previous world record. Tony talks to Luke about his time in swimming, water polo, rugby and the move into crossfit, which ultimately led him to the world of indoor rowin…
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Episode 10: Interview with Albert Maher - Former Irish International Sculler & Indoor Rowing Record Holder
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In episode 10 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to Albert Maher, one of Irelands top scullers from the nineties and noughties. He now competes in the masters 50+ age category, has recently broke the Irish 5K record in a time of 16 minutes and 41 seconds. He also recently organised and was part of the small team heavyweight 24 hours world record indoo…
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In episode 9 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks about the importance of strength training, not only for rowers but for most people who tend to have sedentary lifestyles . Tony talks about why we should strength train, going into detail of his current strength exercise program. This specifically includes details on his deadlift, squat, bench press, row…
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In episode 8 of The Indoor Rower, Tony discusses strategies for 2000 metre (2K) races. This episode is specifically related to the upcoming World Indoor Rowing Championships in Canada, followed by the C.R.A.S.H - B’s in early March. Tony discusses numerous strategies available, why certain strategies aren’t the best for 2K races, his strategy for a…
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Episode 7: Interview with Eddie Fletcher - Coach, Consultant & Exercise Physiologist
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In episode 7 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to consultant sport and exercise physiologist Eddie Fletcher. Eddie is coach to several World, British and European Indoor rowing champions and record holders (think Graham Benton and James Cracknell). He was the physiologist and indoor rowing advisor to the successful Oxford Women's Boat Race Squad 2013…
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Episode 6: Interview with Nik Fleming - 'The Big Bird'
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In episode 6 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to fellow indoor competitor and fierce rival from 20 years ago, Nik Fleming - aka Big Bird. Nik is a former 4 x British Rowing Indoor Champion and a 3 x World Rowing Indoor Champion. He is still the World Record Holder for small team relay over 100km which was set in 2004, with MAD Indoor Rowing Club. He…
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Episode 5: Danish Rowing Testing Protocol - Dr Kurt Jensen
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In episode five of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks about identifying your weaknesses and utilising rowing protocols from Canadian Rowing coach Ed McNeely and the Danish Rowing coach Dr Kurt Jensen. These two coaches have used these protocols for their teams consistent success. Tony breaks down these protocols and explains how they can identify areas o…
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Episode 4: Periodisation - Competition Phase
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In episode four of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks about the final phase of a periodisation cycle, the competition phase. Tony breaks this down into two main sections, detailing exercise routines leading up to the race itself. He also talks about the taper and its importance to allow you to perform you best of race day. Key Points 0:00 - Introduction …
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Episode 3: Periodisation - Pre-Competition Phase
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In episode three of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks about the fourth phase of a periodisation training annual plan, or what is sometimes referred to as the pre-competition phase. Tony discusses Transportation (TR) workouts, the importance of UT training, weight routines and the importance of iron rich foods to help reduce lactic acid build up. Key Poi…
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Episode 2: Periodisation - Specific Preparation Phase
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In the second episode of The Indoor Rower, Tony gives a recap on the subject of the first episode, the general preparation phase of training and expands on this area. Tony then discusses the specific preparation phase, the second phase that follows the general preparation phase, going into detail about the macro, meso and micro training cycles. Key…
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Episode 1: Periodisation - General Preparation Phase
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In this first episode of The Indoor Rower, Tony briefly talks about his background and details periodisation and the general preparation period. Tony goes into detail about both the strength and endurance training portions of the general preparation phase of training. He goes into detail about key areas he focuses on during strength training, how t…
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