Returning to Rowing After a Long Break
Rowing is a unique physical activity. If you haven’t been on the erg in a few weeks/months or even longer, the key thing to remember is your body requires time to re-acclimate, even if you’ve been...
View ArticleWhy am I not improving at rowing?
People who have just started rowing often expect to improve more quickly than is really feasible. This inevitably leads to frustration, particularly when you cannot row the same split times or strokes...
View ArticleTraining to Move vs. Training to Improve
Whether you are coming to the end of this months C2 Fall team challenge or looking to take your training from the occasional row along to more structured goal-specific training. Now is the time to...
View Article3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ultra-Endurance Rowing
Many associate ultra-endurance rowing with pain and fatigue. Hell, I’ve done a marathon row once, and have yet to be enticed back to do another one!! However, we know little on the subject, despite...
View ArticleHow to Row Faster
In this weeks blog, we’re explaining how to row faster with every stroke! Why?? Because the number one question, we get asked is “why can’t I keep pace with Shane when he rows??” So here you have it,...
View ArticleThe Trifecta of Training: Strength, Speed, and Conditioning
It is impossible to describe the typical rower, so training is bound to differ from one athlete to the next. However, there are some key principles that all rowers will adhere to. Here at DH we always...
View ArticleGrip Strength Training Tips
When it comes to connection on both the water and indoor erg, your hands form one of 3 points of contact and despite best intent holding on to the handle can prove to be a tricky thing if you don’t...
View ArticleRepeat Sprint Ability And The Role of Interval Training
One of the most common things we talk about when programming training sessions here at Dark Horse is the ability to utilise frequent bursts of high-intensity movements interspersed with a brief...
View ArticleThe Role of Interval Training Pt. 2
Last week we discussed the importance of intervals from a biological standpoint and really went deeper into understanding the energy supplies needed to work at various intensities for various...
View ArticleWhat a Big Heart You Have!
We’re all about having a big heart here at DH, both metaphorically and physically, as not only do we genuinely love you all but we also recognise the importance of creating an internal pumping station...
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Supercharge Your Recovery
We all love a workout that makes us work for it, and I’m sure if you are like me, then that little part in your brain won’t let you pass up an opportunity to dig a nice big hole for you to lie in!...
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Know Thyself
Ever wondered how a personality impacts your training? Does your personality even play a part in your overall success? What about training to suit your style? A few weeks ago, I completed a...
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Optimizing Your Erg Season
Game day player or long-term planner? Whichever camp you fall into, one thing is for certain, the on-water season for rowing is ending, and the indoor rowing season is about to kick off. That means...
View ArticleRowvember is coming!
Click Here to Signup What is Rowvember? 30 days of free workouts!! If you know Dark Horse and what we promote for you, you know there is a deeper, more introspective meaning in creating Rowvember (and...
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Does Strenuous Exercise Compromise Immunity?
A recent talk with a group of friends raised the question of just how compromised our immune systems are, doing hours of strenuous exercise each week. What about the health benefits from a physical...
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Build Your Fitness Sandcastle.
Training is like building a sandcastle. You need sand, water, the sense not to overdo it, and both the expertise and creativity to build something great. To answer the age old question of “how do I...
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Optimizing your inner voice
It’s the morning of an event, a test/retest or just a workout you have wanted to crush. You have spent months in the gym or pool, possibly even years, training for this big day. You slept well the...
View Article5 Ways to Spice up Your Long Workouts
Winter training is upon us, which in coaching terms is code for ‘crush more distance’. However, my lord, that can get boring! Your weekly long workouts are obviously a staple in your formula for...
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Productive Failures
“A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty” Winston Churchill. You don’t need to be an elite performer to see the benefits of adopting a growth...
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Should I train when I’m sick?
Ever notice how regular exercisers can be a pretty stubborn bunch? I should know; I’m one of them! Don’t get me wrong, that stubbornness is a good thing when it comes to training consistently, but it...
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