Feel like you've got 15-20 minute rows down but unsure how you'd fare with longer rows? You're not alone. Pushing our perceived limits can be daunting, especially in the context of a full-body workout like rowing. After all, rowing isn't a one rep max. A 30 minute endurance workout will be quite a bit harder than a 15 minute endurance workout.
But as the adage goes: to get over scary things, do scary things. Want to get better at public speaking? Go speak publicly. Want to perform your latest EP? Sign up for the next open mic night. Want to tackle longer rows? Start rowing longer.
INTRODUCING: POWER TO 30 & POWER TO 45
Our co-founder, Tom (aka, tomsy) put together two Push Programs that'll help you row into uncharted territories. Say hello to POWER TO 30 and POWER TO 45.
These programs were designed according to the SAID principle (i.e., Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands). The SAID principle says (ugh, pun) that to adapt your body for a task, you need to train specifically for that task. In this case, the best way to build rowing endurance is by doing more endurance workouts.
But with these programs, you're not just doing the same 30 or 45 minute row every day. No, no. Progressive overload is also at play. That's where you gradually increase the stress you put on your body over the course of a training program. The main benefit of this strategy is that it keeps you from plateauing, since the goal shifts further out every so often.
Most of the workouts in POWER TO 30 and POWER to 45 begin under the 30/45 minute target durations. Again, that's so your body has the chance to start operating under a new stress level. Then as the programs progress, the workouts climb closer and closer to their target durations. The final workout in each program is a Race at the target duration, letting you flaunt your newest party trick: rowing for a long, long time.
MEET THE DUO
POWER TO 30 • SAMPLER • 28 DAYS
POWER TO 45 • SAMPLER • 30 DAYS
Looking for a different kind of challenge? Explore more Push Programs in our blog post: PUSH PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS.
