Thursday, February 17, 2011

Library Additions

The indoor rowing scene is expanding. There are several books now available that are expounding on the value of the ergometer as a tool for lifelong fitness. Although there are several manufacturers of indoor rowing machines, also known by the more scientific term, ergometer, and as I sometimes refer as an ergonometer. The machine that has become the industry standard, and is used widely worldwide, is the Concept2. Virtually all rowers use the Concept2 as a training aid and indoor rowing has in itself become a sporting activity, with competition from the local levels to internationally recognized championships and standards.

I recently acquired two new books specific to the indoor rowing enthusiast. They are both similar in the content as neither goes into technical aspects of rowing, and they encourage everyone to enjoy their new activity.

Row Daily, Breathe Deeper, Live Better, A Guide to Moderate Exercise by D.P. Ordway
2008
www.iuniverse.com

Indoor Rowing, Perfection in Exercise by Jay Nithus 2009

I also added another scientific manual from HK(Human Kinetics), www.humankinetics.com
Lactate Threshold Training, 2001

Logging yesterdays erg workout was 10x500/min rest, interval training @90%
This was erged at the noon hour. I swam in the AM.

Today erg was a constant 30+minute variable finished with 7km
Swim down 25 minutes

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