Training for Rowing

Rowing training is broken down into land-based and water-based training.

Land-based training:

• Ergometer (a rowing machine that monitors the rower's performance – often referred to as an erg).
• Circuit training, resistance training, running, swimming, weights etc.

Water-based training:

• Technical drills.
• Season-specific fitness training.

During the season, rowing is every Saturday and Sunday for everyone – rowing on other days (after school) will vary, depending on crew.

Training Gear Tips

Land training is often indoors, so shorts, t-shirt and a good pair of runners are sufficient.

Water-based training takes place in the outdoors!!

• During cold weather the best advice is to wear a lot of thin layers (thermals, fleece etc) which can be removed as the rower gets warmer.
• Ideally, gear should be close fitting (so the oars don't catch in it) but allow plenty of joint movement and not have any zips, pockets, etc. that can get in the way of oar movement. No jeans, woolly jumpers or any type of clothes that prohibit movement.
• There are specific rowing gear manufacturers who design gear suitable for rowing – these include one-pieces, wet-tops, zephyrs, gillets etc.

Racing Gear

• The club colours for Neptune Rowing Club are green and black.
• The racing gear is specially made for the club and is usually ordered once a year.
• The Irish Amateur Rowing Union (IARU) requires all competitors to wear club colours when racing.