My wife didn't start rowing until she was 59 and didn't start racing until her mid-sixties. She has gone on to win Masters Nationals events in her single, and has placed in the top 3 in her age group a the Head of the Charles many times (and just won her HOCR remote event).. She's going to be 80 in a couple of days and is still enjoying rowing and competing.
i was a collegiate rower for one year back in the mid 90's. i just got back into rowing a month ago. i am now 46. what a difference. when i was 19, it was quick hands away. now i am having to wrap my head around a slower hands away, or even a pause depending on stroke rating. training is different....but regardless, i love love love it!!😀
Starting at 63. Perfect for bone health, and a no fall injury sport. Engaging balance muscles is also incredibly beneficial. I am going to do the Blackburn Challenge a 20k open water row in a few months in a double sliding seat touring boat. I don't feel ready, but it is a start. One goal is to go on rowcations around the world the other is to riw in an eight.
Additional rowing competitions: Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga Tennessee and Canadian Henley in St Catharines, Ontario Canada; additional non-competitive rowing events: Vogalonga in Venice and La Traversee de Paris Aviron.
Thanks! I had the height feeling as well. Im only 160cm so I feel so small compared to everyone. I really want to do competition in future. And a late starter.
Aram, awesome philosophy on rowing. Looking forward to your COMEBACK VIDEO! I would describe myself as 'seasoned' but like so many of us we drift out of the sport when we see ourselves become 'uncompetitive' and/or when life takes over, then we move to more individual pursuits like running, cycling/ triathlons! Desperate to get back into the sport - particularly coaching and single sculling. Would also love to see a video on CORE and BACK strength and POSTURE for rowers - looking back I think so many coaches neglect this and I certainly lacked strength and mobility in the core/ truck which I've only just started overcoming with yoga! Thanks!
Interesting video! Could you perhaps also make a video on advice for collegiate rowers? I personally started rowing at 18 (heavyweight). While I’m rather powerful, ex-juniors have significantly better technique. I see a lot of other boys in the same situation. What’s the best way to catch up? Thanks in advance!
Another great video Aram! I do hope to be coached by you one day as I very much agree with your approach and training philosophy. On another note, do I correctly remember seeing that one day Biorowers will be in some select gyms or rowing clubs? I recently moved back to the Czech Republic and will soon live in Prague. Hoping there's an opportunity to at least try it at some point.
@@AramTraining I'm definitely always open to meeting rowers. And you are right of course, Vienna isn't so far away now so I could more easily make it to one of your training camps once the world returns to normalcy.
Aram, I don’t understand why, but in the single I often have the issue of my butt going numb to the extent that it interferes with my finish. It’s not like my glutes are tired or sore, neither are my legs, but my butt just goes so numb that it is hard to finish my drive. I can go for about 5-6k before this happens. Is it a flexibility thing?
Hey, it sounds like a physiological thing to me. You probably have a little different pelvis proportions than most(and rowing seats, if not tailor made, are made for average person) and this probably results in a nerve being pressured. Try rowing with a bit of foam on the seat(not too thick so as it doesn't rase you up) and see if it helps with the numbness. I hope you find this helpfull, have a nice day.
@@ozbizorko yeah, thats what I have been doing on the erg for the past 7 months and it has helped. But my coach has been hesitant to give me a seat pad for the boat
@@goose9246 well if you don't want to put a foam under the seat, maybe(if there are any at your disposal) try another boat that might have a different seat. And as a final measure, there are seats on the market that have adjustable width for exactly such purpose.
The three points that you connect with the boat: grips, shoes, and seat are all very important. The seat is the least looked at but probably the most important. Had a boat where the seats were super uncomfortable, changed boats and can now row steady state in the comfortable boat at what was race pace in the boat that did not sit right. 😳
The point with the seat is absolutely true. What helps sometimes is to frequently stretch the glutes and amstrings, as a tightened up muscle may push on some nerves, especially underneath (and for some people even within!) the glutes
My wife didn't start rowing until she was 59 and didn't start racing until her mid-sixties. She has gone on to win Masters Nationals events in her single, and has placed in the top 3 in her age group a the Head of the Charles many times (and just won her HOCR remote event).. She's going to be 80 in a couple of days and is still enjoying rowing and competing.
i was a collegiate rower for one year back in the mid 90's. i just got back into rowing a month ago. i am now 46. what a difference. when i was 19, it was quick hands away. now i am having to wrap my head around a slower hands away, or even a pause depending on stroke rating. training is different....but regardless, i love love love it!!😀
Starting at 63. Perfect for bone health, and a no fall injury sport. Engaging balance muscles is also incredibly beneficial. I am going to do the Blackburn Challenge a 20k open water row in a few months in a double sliding seat touring boat. I don't feel ready, but it is a start. One goal is to go on rowcations around the world the other is to riw in an eight.
Great video Aram. I would love to see a follow up video on comeback rowers.
Additional rowing competitions: Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga Tennessee and Canadian Henley in St Catharines, Ontario Canada; additional non-competitive rowing events: Vogalonga in Venice and La Traversee de Paris Aviron.
Thanks! I had the height feeling as well. Im only 160cm so I feel so small compared to everyone. I really want to do competition in future. And a late starter.
Aram, awesome philosophy on rowing. Looking forward to your COMEBACK VIDEO! I would describe myself as 'seasoned' but like so many of us we drift out of the sport when we see ourselves become 'uncompetitive' and/or when life takes over, then we move to more individual pursuits like running, cycling/ triathlons! Desperate to get back into the sport - particularly coaching and single sculling. Would also love to see a video on CORE and BACK strength and POSTURE for rowers - looking back I think so many coaches neglect this and I certainly lacked strength and mobility in the core/ truck which I've only just started overcoming with yoga! Thanks!
Interesting video! Could you perhaps also make a video on advice for collegiate rowers? I personally started rowing at 18 (heavyweight). While I’m rather powerful, ex-juniors have significantly better technique. I see a lot of other boys in the same situation. What’s the best way to catch up? Thanks in advance!
Will put it on my list!
Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga Tn!! one of the largest in the world:)
Looking forward to hear your suggestions for late starters.
Another great video Aram! I do hope to be coached by you one day as I very much agree with your approach and training philosophy. On another note, do I correctly remember seeing that one day Biorowers will be in some select gyms or rowing clubs? I recently moved back to the Czech Republic and will soon live in Prague. Hoping there's an opportunity to at least try it at some point.
Thank you Louis! We have a customer in CZ whome we possibly could you with. And Vienna is never far away...
@@AramTraining I'm definitely always open to meeting rowers. And you are right of course, Vienna isn't so far away now so I could more easily make it to one of your training camps once the world returns to normalcy.
Aram, what is a good resource for developing a plan? Thank you.
Hi Lucas, we offer what you need: www.aramtraining.com/get-coaching/
Aram, I don’t understand why, but in the single I often have the issue of my butt going numb to the extent that it interferes with my finish. It’s not like my glutes are tired or sore, neither are my legs, but my butt just goes so numb that it is hard to finish my drive. I can go for about 5-6k before this happens. Is it a flexibility thing?
Hey, it sounds like a physiological thing to me. You probably have a little different pelvis proportions than most(and rowing seats, if not tailor made, are made for average person) and this probably results in a nerve being pressured. Try rowing with a bit of foam on the seat(not too thick so as it doesn't rase you up) and see if it helps with the numbness.
I hope you find this helpfull, have a nice day.
@@ozbizorko yeah, thats what I have been doing on the erg for the past 7 months and it has helped. But my coach has been hesitant to give me a seat pad for the boat
@@goose9246 well if you don't want to put a foam under the seat, maybe(if there are any at your disposal) try another boat that might have a different seat. And as a final measure, there are seats on the market that have adjustable width for exactly such purpose.
The three points that you connect with the boat: grips, shoes, and seat are all very important. The seat is the least looked at but probably the most important. Had a boat where the seats were super uncomfortable, changed boats and can now row steady state in the comfortable boat at what was race pace in the boat that did not sit right. 😳
The point with the seat is absolutely true. What helps sometimes is to frequently stretch the glutes and amstrings, as a tightened up muscle may push on some nerves, especially underneath (and for some people even within!) the glutes
Late starter? I started at 52...lol.