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Rowing Technique: Ergo vs On-Water by Mel Harbour is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Rowing Biomechanics Newsletter discusses the differences between rowing on an ergometer and on-water rowing, highlighting key biomechanical distinctions such as stroke rate, stroke length, and handle speed. It emphasizes that while there is a 60-80% similarity between the two, ergometers cannot fully replicate the on-water experience, which affects training and selection of rowers. Additionally, the newsletter provides data from the 2004 Olympic Games, analyzing stroke rates and performance of medal-win
- Author
- Mel Harbour
- Language
- EN