Functional Threshold Power (FTP) in cycling is the highest average power a cyclist can sustain for about one hour. It’s used to guide training zones, but it doesn’t consider other factors of a cyclist’s performance […]
Tag: Endurance
What do elite rowing coxswains say during races?
Coxing is a highly specialised skillset in the sport of rowing which has received limited research to date. The aim of this study was to explore what elite coxswains say during rowing races. The study […]
Publication: Prevalence of reducing carbohydrate intake and fasted training in elite endurance athletes and association with bone injury
Research Impact: This study examined the prevalence of reduced carbohydrate (CHO) intake and fasted training among 327 elite endurance athletes and their association with bone injuries. Findings revealed that 28% of athletes intentionally reduced CHO […]
What are the wires on rowing boat riggers? The growing trend of telemetry systems in rowing – Dr. Frank nugent.
You may have noticed the wires taped on to the boat riggers of clubs like Cambridge or Oxford Brookes during training videos this season or strange looking oarlocks as you walk around the boat yard […]
Is high-repetition strength training important for rowers? – Dr. Frank Nugent.
High-repetition strength training (HRST) also known as circuit training has always been an interesting area for me as I have previously performed this type of training during the winter months when I was a competitive […]
Publication: The Effects of HRST on Performance in Competitive Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Research Impact: High-repetition strength training (HRST) is resistance training that involves loads that are ≤67% of an individual’s one-repetition maximum for ≥12 repetitions and is typically performed using short rest periods of ≤30 seconds. HRST […]
Rowing-related low back pain: Things to consider if you need to stop or change your scheduled training – dr frank nugent.
The overall aim of the consensus statement was to inform clinical decisions and standards of care in order to reduce the long-term effects of low back pain (LBP) on rowers. The consensus statement was a […]
Publication: Carbohydrate and Protein Co-Ingestion Postexercise Does Not Improve Next-Day Performance in Trained Cyclists
Research Impact: Supplementing post-exercise carbohydrate (CHO) intake with protein has been suggested to enhance recovery from endurance exercise. The aim of this study (in a double-blind crossover design) was to investigate whether adding protein to […]
The impact of low carbohydrate diets on bone health – Athlete survey
Athlete nutritional practices are very often primarily concerned with improving performance via weight loss and/or a metabolic adaption while bone health is often given less consideration. A proactive approach to bone health can be more […]
Are you tall, fit and strong? The search for Ireland’s next Olympic and Paralympic rowers – Frank Nugent
Elite heavyweight rowers have a unique combination of physical characteristics – they are tall individuals (186cm for males and ≥ 175 cm for females) with a large aerobic capacity and high strength levels. In prominent […]
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