When I run British Rowing workshops, the biggest lightbulb moment for coaches, whether they’re working in schools, gyms, or rowing clubs, is understanding the difference between skill work and speed work. Without separating the two, it's hard to make big gains in either. Rowing is a skill. On the water, it’s one of the most technical endurance sports, demanding timing, rhythm, sequencing, and power. Indoor rowing removes wind, water, and balance but rests on the same foundati