9 Articles

physiology

Don’t worry, keep rowing

In what might be described as something of a chicken-or-egg scenario, scientists discovered the receptors for endorphins before they identified the neuropeptides which we call...
4 minute read

A World Class Warmup

If you’re going to become a rowing world champion, the race starts long before you touch the water. No matter how good the preparation is...
3 minute read

The Pain Barrier

Heart hammering, lungs burning, arms and legs like lead, blinded by the sweat dripping into your eyes. This is a situation every rower will commonly...
4 minute read

This Is Your Body During a 2K

Your body has just launched itself into one of the most challenging sports you could participate in. You are working against every instinct that would...
8 minute read