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Coaching gold: the essence of the indoor rowing catch
The rowing stroke is a combination of the drive and the recovery. In each phase, there is a final action which completes the rest (recovery) and the push (drive). These are called the Catch position and the Finish position respectively. The indoor... more »
Indoor rowing at home: the essential guide
Want to get started with indoor rowing at home, not sure where to begin? We've got the essential guide for you. It can be daunting when opening up Google and typing ‘best home workout’. The sheer quantity of information that comes... more »
NEW Rowing Program - EMBARK: Start rowing with WaterRower
Coached by Master Trainer Clare Holman from British Rowing, EMBARK: Start rowing with WaterRower is new rowing program from asensei - featuring a variety of workout types plus a guide to the WaterRower itself. The program begins with an overview... more »
Injury recovery and rehab through rowing
If you’ve been reading our asensei rowing blog posts, you’ll already be well aware of the versatility of the indoor rowing machine. Ideal as a full-body workout with dedicated training programs or as a tool for specific conditioning... more »
NEW Indoor Rowing Program - LEGS, BODY, ARMS with Johan Quie
Inspired by Johan Quie’s college rowing days, LEGS, BODY, ARMS is a new asensei indoor rowing program consisting of seven workouts for all abilities and fitness levels - whether you have just started or are looking to beat your PB! Each workout is... more »
Coaching Gold: Rowing foot placement and the science behind it
The asensei youtube channel features livestream workouts from coach Eric Murray every week which are packed with insights and tips from one of rowing's all-time greats. In the Coaching Gold series we will highlight some of Eric's tips and insights from... more »
Coaching Gold: How to optimize your stroke length
A longer rowing stroke means you'll go faster, right? But do you know what is effective length, and what is unnecessary length? The asensei youtube channel features livestream workouts from coach Eric Murray every week which are packed... more »
Coaching gold: Exercises that complement rowing
The rowing machine is a great full body workout in itself and exercises something like 86% of the major muscle groups, but it's also beneficial to add some variety to your sessions which will give your body some different challenges and keep it adapting... more »
Coaching Gold: How to increase power in your rowing stroke
The asensei youtube channel features livestream workouts from coach Eric Murray every week which are packed with insights and tips from one of rowing's all-time greats. In the Coaching Gold series we will highlight some of Eric's tips and insights from... more »
Our favorite indoor rowing training programs
Indoor rowing can seem daunting to those who have never tried it before. Until recently, there was very little information readily available on how to get started on the erg – nothing to advise a beginner or coach a veteran and certainly nothing to... more »