Rowing and Sculling: Skills - Training - Techniques

An instructional and no-nonsense guide aimed at beginning rowers and scullers at the club, university, and junior levels

This guide to rowing and sculling covers choosing and setting up equipment, safety and risk assessment, capsize drill, steering and coxing, skill development and techniques, and much more. Providing a brief history of rowing, this book explains the psychology of rowing and how to keep mentally as well as physically fit, with information on refueling and hydration. Learn how to plan an effective training program which optimizes flexibility, stability, and strength, and which prevents the chances of injury. This book is a part of the Crowood Sports Guides series, which are the perfect tool for anyone wanting to improve their performance, and will help give you that all-important advantage.