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The article presents the results of a study which investigated the the differences in muscle activation between a simulated maximal-effort rowing race and a submaximal rowing ergometer test. An overview of related previous research is provided, along with details of the experimental protocol, which involved electromyography.

The article presents the results of a study which investigated the strength and conditioning exercise programs taught by coaches of competitive rowing athletes in Great Britain. 32 coaches were surveyed. Over 80 percent used a periodized schedule and Olympic weightlifting exercises, such as the clean. Roughly half used plyometrics.

The article presents the results of a study which investigated the effect of weight training on competitive rowing ability. An overview of related previous research is provided, along with details of the experimental protocol, which involved comparing two types of weight training with one type of aerobic training. It was found that all three programs produced improvements.

The article reports on research conducted to examine the anthropometric and metabolic determinants of performance during 6,000 meters of rowing on an ergometer. Researchers evaluated 25 internationally successful male heavyweight rowers. They found that rowers competing over a 6,000 m distance on a rowing ergometer should devote their training time to the improvement of lean body mass and to the improvement of power output corresponding to ventilatory threshold.

The article presents the results of a study which investigated a method of testing cortisol and testosterone in men performing high-volume endurance training. An overview of related previous research is provided, along with details of the experimental protocol, which involved a task-specific rowing exercise. It was found that accurate tests could be performed without disrupting an athlete's training cycle.

The article presents the results of a study which investigated the impact of three types of rowing exercises on the spine and the muscles of the back. Details of the experimental protocol are provided, which involved electromyographic results from young adult males. The physiological responses produced varied by exercise. The differences are analyzed in terms of their suitability for various training or therapeutic applications.

The article presents a study on the effects of sustained training session on plasma visfatin and ghrelin concentrations in trained male rowers. The study involves nine national level male rowers who have undergone two hours training followed by a 30-minute break. Venous blood samples were gathered from the male rowers before and after the training. The control trial of the investigation is comprised of rest and blood collection synonymous to the exercise trial. It determined that plasma visfatin and leptin concentrations were decreased while the ghrelin concentration was increased after the 30-minute break. The study suggests that plasma visfatin, ghrelin and leptin concentrations were affected by prolonged exercises and may be regarded as metabolic reaction signals.

The article looks at a study which evaluated the effects of the time of day on the performance of an experienced collegiate rowing crew. The circadian rhythm of crew members is taken into consideration, as their performance was evaluated during morning and evening hours. Results indicate that knowing personal tendencies of athletes can help them arrange their training schedule to counteract circadian influences.

The article presents a study which examines the impact of low-intensity and a mixture of low and high-intensity training on physiological and performance responses in rowing training. The subjects of the study were eighteen experienced rowers that undertook a 12-week program of lactate threshold (LT) training (LOW) in which the responses were assessed by a progressive exercise test to exhaustion. Results indicate that LOW training programs improved performance and attenuated the blood lactate response to a given exercise intensity.