The Biomechanics of Rowing

by Kleshnev, Valery

• ISBN13: 9781785001338
• ISBN10: 1785001337
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-09-28
• Publisher: Crowood Press

Summary

In rowing, races are often won in spite of, not because of, technique, and many misconceptions still preoccupy both rowers and coaches. This book explains the facts about rowing technique and will help you to find the right way to achieve your best performance. The author has based the book on more than 25 years experience of working with the best rowers and coaches all around the globe, a careful analysis of millions of data samples, and comprehensive biomechanical modeling with the aim of finding an optimal balance of variables.

Author Biography

Dr. Valery Kleshev spent 10 years as a member of the USSR National Rowing team, winning a gold medal at the junior World Championships in 1975, a silver Olympic medal in 1980, and a bronze at the World Championships in 1982. In 2005 Valery took a position at the English Institute of Sport, and helped the British rowing team to win two gold and four other medals at the 2008 Olympic Games. Since 2009, Valery has run his own company, BioRow Ltd, carrying out research and development in rowing biomechanics. His clients won four gold and seven other medals at the 2012 Olympics.