How much erg training should you keep during the water season? This article explores how erg work should adapt once sessions move back onto the water, why removing it completely is often a mistake, and which sessions still matter most for maintaining fitness, pacing, and race performance.

When technique breaks down late in a race, it’s not just poor execution. It’s the result of physiological limits. This article explores why fatigue changes how we move, and how it shows up at maximal effort.

Learn how often rowers should train their core, how to balance it with your overall training, and how to avoid doing more than actually helps your performance.

Learn why your 2k isn’t improving despite training hard, how to direct your effort more effectively, and what actually drives progress on the erg.

Learn how to assess a second‑hand Concept2 rower, compare models, inspect parts, and avoid overpaying.

Learn why stroke rate matters in rowing, how to use it to improve technique and power per stroke, and how it supports faster, more efficient performance.

Learn what drag factor actually does, how to choose the right setting for you, and when (or if) it makes sense to adjust it for different distances.

Learn how rare a sub-7 2k really is, how it varies across different groups of rowers, and what it actually means in the context of your own performance.

Learn why rowing should be treated as a skill, not just a workout, how to separate technique from intensity, and how this leads to better long-term progress.

Learn why back pain is so common in indoor rowing, what typically causes it, and how to train in a way that reduces risk rather than normalising it.

Learn how to approach fat loss when moving down a weight class, how to structure your nutrition without compromising performance, and how to avoid common mistakes that leave you underfuelled.

Learn what creatine actually does, how it can support your rowing and strength training, and whether it’s worth including in your routine.

Learn why eating healthy isn’t always enough, what could be holding you back, and how to adjust your nutrition to better support your training.

A practical look at returning to training after laparoscopic surgery, how recovery can unfold in reality, and how to manage setbacks while rebuilding strength.

Learn which strength exercises matter most for rowers, how they support your performance on the erg, and why focusing on the key lifts leads to better results.

Learn what it’s like to train at Fitness First ICON in Bangkok. Here's what stood out in the equipment and facilities.

A practical guide to racing at BRIC, how to prepare in the lead-up, and how to approach your race so you perform at your best on the day.

A personal look at living with endometriosis, how it has affected my training, and how I’ve learned to manage it alongside performance and day-to-day life.

A look at a day at the PB Strength and Fitness lifting competition, the atmosphere and community that made it stand out, and what makes events like this so enjoyable to be part of.

An in-depth look at IBS, the different sub-types, how it can affect your training, and how to adapt during flare-ups to maintain consistency.