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Indoor Sport Services Training Guide
Our Indoor Rowing Training Guide is the ultimate training resource for the Indoor Rower.
Written by top education and coaching specialists, it includes information on technique and training,
with programmes on cross-training, 2,000m and marathon race training, weight management and keep fit.
There are guest chapters written by top names such as Jurgen Grobler and Chris Shambrook as well as
dedicated sections on psychology, nutrition and weight training.
Nutrition and Weight Management - Weight Management Programme
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Table 8.1
Weight Management Programme |
Session | Light Week | Medium Week | Hard Week |
PHASE 1 |
1 | 10' UT2 18-20spm | 15' UT2 18-20spm | 15' UT2 18-20spm |
2 | 15' UT2 18-20spm | 20' UT2 18-20spm | 20' UT2 18-20spm |
3 | 2 x 10' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 10' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 15' UT2 18-20spm |
4 | 15' UT2 18-20spm | 15' UT2 18-20spm | 20' UT2 18-20spm |
5 | 20' UT2 18-20spm | 20' UT2 18-20spm | 25' UT2 18-20spm |
PHASE 2 |
1 | 20' UT2 18-20spm | 20' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 15' UT2 18-20spm |
2 | 25' UT2 18-20spm | 25' UT2 18-20spm | 30' UT2 18-20spm |
3 | 2 x 15' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 20' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 20' UT2 18-20spm |
4 | 20' UT2 18-20spm | 30' UT2 18-20spm | 30' UT2 18-20spm |
5 | 30' UT2 18-20spm | 35' UT2 18-20spm | 40' UT2 18-20spm |
PHASE 3 |
1 | 30' UT2 18-20spm | 40' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 25' UT2 18-20spm |
2 | 40' UT2 18-20spm | 45' UT2 18-20spm | 50' UT2 118-20spm |
3 | 2 x 20' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 25' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 30' UT2 18-20spm |
4 | 30' UT2 18-20spm | 35' UT2 18-20spm | 40' UT2 18-20spm |
5 | 40' UT2 18-20spm | 50' UT2 18-20spm | 60' UT2 18-20spm |
PHASE 4 |
1 | 50' UT2 18-20spm | 60' UT2 18-20spm | 75' UT2 18-20spm |
2 | 3 x 20' UT2 18-20spm | 3 x 25' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 30' UT2 18-20spm |
3 | 40' UT2 18-20spm | 50' UT2 18-20spm | 60' UT2 18-20spm |
4 | 2 x 25' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 30' UT2 18-20spm | 2 x 40' UT2 18-20spm |
5 | 60' UT2 18-20spm | 75' UT2 18-20spm | 90' UT2 18-20spm |
Notes for Table 8.1
- This weight management programme is set out with the sedentary person in mind. If you find that you are
feeling fine after completing the session we suggest that you either rest and repeat the session, or rest then
repeat half the session. As with any of these training programmes this is left at your discretion and should
be dependent on how you are coping.
- The programme sets an upper training intensity limit of 65% of maximum heart rate (MHR). You should
comfortably be able to maintain a conversation at this intensity.
- 2 x 10' UT2 18-20spm means row for ten minutes in your UT2 heart rate band at 18 to 20 strokes per
minute, take a short break and then repeat.
- The training programme increases in volume through each training period and from one period to the next.
If you feel you need more time to recover a short rest of three to four days after each three week training
cycle should suffice.
- When rowing for long periods, you may experience some stiffness in the back. If this is the case check that
you are using the correct technique and if necessary get off the machine every 20 minutes and carry out a
stretching routine including extension stretches (for example see the rectus abdominus stretch shown in
Stretching in Section 1 : Before and After Exercise). Exercises that strengthen the abdominal and back
muscles, which control the posture, will also help to alleviate this problem (see Core Stability Training in
Section 7 : Weight Training).
- The effects of energy consumption are cumulative - the effect is the same whether you complete one hour
continuously or break it down to 3 x 20 minutes.
- Phases 3 & 4 are certainly not for everybody; many will find Phases 1 & 2 quite adequate. We recommend
you seek professional medical advice before embarking on Phases 3 & 4, even if you have completed
Phases 1 & 2 and experienced no problems.