Biomechanics of Rowing

In rowing, races are often won in spite of, not because of, technique, and many misconceptions still preoccupy both rowers and coaches. This book explains the facts about rowing technique and will help you to find the right way to achieve your best performance. In this new edition, comprehensively updated to take account of the most recent developments in the sport The Biomechanics of Rowing offers a unique insight into the technical and tactical aspects of rowing, based on over twenty-five years experience of working with the best rowers and coaches all around the globe, a careful analysis of millions of data samples, and comprehensive biomechanical modelling with the aim of finding an optimal balance of variables. Topics covered include measurement; performance analysis; technique; ergometer rowing and, finally, rowing equipment and rigging.

La canotaj, curse sunt adesea castigate in ciuda tehnicii, nu din cauza tehnicii, iar multe conceptii gresite ii preocupa atat pe canotieri, cat si pe antrenori. Aceasta carte explica faptele despre tehnica canotajului si va va ajuta sa gasiti modalitatea corecta de a obtine cele mai bune performante.