Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
If we do not hit our goal we will be forced to close the site.

Current status: https://keepboardsalive.com/

Annual subs are best for most impact. If you are still undecided on going Ad Free - you can also donate using the Paypal Donate option. All contribution helps. Thank you.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.

Looking to take up crew in college

  • 08-09-2013 01:25AM
    #1
    LifesaverNiall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭


    Basically I've been thinking about it and am fairly sure I want to be apart of the rowing club in my college this year and really get in to it.
    I'd go to the gym regularly enough but am just wondering if anyone wants to recommend any exercises or any workouts?

    Any specific ways to train on an erg aswell?

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    Ryder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 992 ✭✭✭Ryder


    LifesaverNiall wrote: »
    Basically I've been thinking about it and am fairly sure I want to be apart of the rowing club in my college this year and really get in to it.
    I'd go to the gym regularly enough but am just wondering if anyone wants to recommend any exercises or any workouts?

    Any specific ways to train on an erg aswell?

    Thanks!

    best thing is to join the club this season. if you havent started back yet, and depending on fitness levels, id recommend running...cant beat it for fitness and endurance. lots of circuits and weight workouts, but best to start those with the club. if youre able to run 10ks a couple of times a week, you will be better than most beginners


  • #3
    LifesaverNiall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭LifesaverNiall


    Running.. yea i was thinking that alright its just I'm not the biggest fan but I'll definitely include it from now on!

    Cheers!


  • #4
    theGEM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 133 ✭✭theGEM


    Early season training will consist of long erg sessions (40 - 60+mins), heavy weights and water sessions. Our week consisted of the following:
    • Monday - Light workout/Off
    • Tuesday - Heavy Weights & Erg in morning & water session after college
    • Wednesday - Full club run & circuit training
    • Thursday - Heavy Weights & Erg in morning & water session after college
    • Friday - Ergo
    • Saturday - Double Water Session
    • Sunday - Double Water Session

    All erg training was done by heartrate.

    Head races (5,000m) take place between Jan & March. Then there is shorter sprint races (2,000m) for the later half of the season April to July. The main targets for universities is Uni Champs (April), Henley(1st week July) & Irish Champs(2nd week July).

    Good luck - best thing you can do in Uni!!


Advertisement