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Man rowing in slow pace typical for long distances. In rowing (sport), the stroke is the action of moving the oar through the water in order to propel the boat forward. The two fundamental reference points in the stroke are the catch where the oar blade is placed in the water, [1] and the extraction (also known as the 'finish', 'release' or 'tapping down') where the oar blade is removed from ...
The stroke can communicate with the coxswain (when in a stern coxed boat) to give feedback on how the boat feels. During a race, it is the stroke's responsibility to establish the crew's rate (number of strokes per minute) and rhythm. (In coxed boats, the coxswain will assist the stroke in establishing the rate).
The number of strokes executed per minute by a crew. (also Stroke rate) Ratio The relationship between the time taken during the propulsive and recovery phases of a rowing or sculling action. Recovery The non-work phase of the stroke where the rower returns the oar from the release to the catch. Release At the end of the drive portion of the ...
This five-minute workout, designed by Kurt Ellis, will challenge you to row and perform focused core exercises for a cardio challenge. Try This Super Tough 5-Minute Rowing and Core Workout Skip to ...
When the boat has more than one rower, the rower closest to the stern of the boat is referred to as "stroke". This is the most important position in the boat, because the stroke rower sets the stroke rate and rhythm for the rest of the crew to follow. Stroke seat has to be a very calm and yet very competitive individual.
Long-distance rowers can keep up a steady 20 strokes per minute compared to a racing shell which can be rowed at 30–40 strokes per minute or more by fit athletes (depending on distance and racing circumstances). A rower can maintain high stroke-rates per minute for only a brief period.
An indoor rower, or rowing machine, is a machine used to simulate the action of watercraft rowing for the purpose of exercise or training for rowing. Modern indoor rowers are known as ergometers (colloquially erg or ergo ) because they measure work performed by the rower (that can be measured in ergs ).
The record-setting all-female team included two former UCLA rowers, one former USC rower and the owner of a yoga studio in Santa Barbara.