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Become a better rower, coach and club leader. Explore practical guides drawn from Complete Rowing conversations with athletes, coaches and specialists. Each guide links to the full podcast so you can hear the ideas in context.
New to rowing
Find out what to expect, what to bring and how to approach your first sessions.
Plan your training
Give each session a purpose and build a programme you can sustain.
Develop your coaching
Help rowers learn through clear communication, observation and feedback.
Plan your next race
Think through the start, sustainable rhythm and the finish before race day.
Featured guides
Make rigging purposeful
Connect boat setup with the rower and the movement you want to achieve.
Make sense of rowing data
Choose measurements that answer a useful question about your performance.
Browse by topic
Starting & Developing
Learn to Row: What to Expect as a Beginner
Supporting a Young Rower Without Taking Over
Training & Recovery
What Is UT2 Training?
Strength Training for Rowers
How to Structure Your Rowing Training
Masters Rowing: How to Keep Improving After 50
Injury Prevention for Rowers
Back Pain and Rowing: Experiences and Expert Perspectives
Technique & Equipment
How to Rig a Rowing Boat
How to Row a Pair
Rowing Data: What to Record and How to Use It
Rowing Biomechanics: The Catch and Applying Power
Preventing Rowing Boat Damage
Choosing Rowing Blades: Shape, Loading and Evidence
Static Ergs, Slides and Rowing Performance
Coaching & Crews
Effective Rowing Coaching
Building a Fast Crew: Culture and Relationships
How to Run a Learn to Row Course
Racing & Mindset
Rowing Race Strategy: Starts, Rhythm and the Finish
Club Life & Leadership
Building a Successful Rowing Club
Women’s Rowing: The Pioneers Who Changed the Sport
Hear the whole conversation
These guides are a starting point. Listen to Complete Rowing for the experiences, explanations and conversations behind them.