In indoor rowing, there are two weight classes: lightweight and heavyweight. For competitions like the British Rowing Indoor Championships or the World Rowing Indoor Championships, lightweight is defined as 75kg or under for men and 61.5kg or under for women. These thresholds can create a strategic opportunity: if you're close to the cutoff, moving down a class can make you more competitive. But make no mistake, dropping to lightweight should never come at the expense of your

The festive period is a blend of joy, family gatherings, and delicious treats. While it's a celebratory time, it also poses challenges in maintaining nutrition goals. Understanding your body's needs and planning accordingly is crucial. My strategy is to stick to normal eating habits, with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Christmas Day I will indulge in whatever I fancy and I use Boxing Day as a transitional day, I enjoy a few treats but start to return to my