ROWINGWOD EXISTS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER EVERY ATHLETE TO ROW
When mastered, rowing is one of the most physiologically demanding movements on earth. It uses virtually every muscle in the body, increases aerobic capacity, develops power and builds strength – mentally as well as physically. But unlike running and cycling, it’s a movement we don’t grow up with and so can appear confusing.
RowingWOD™ is your blueprint to master the movement and the machine. You’ll learn the secrets of pacing, how to build your engine and unlock speed using your body’s natural biomechanics. Backed by sports science and supported by creative technology, our programmes are for everyone, from athletes wanting to improve their fitness and get better at life to competitors aiming for the top of their sport.
THE FOUNDER
I’m Cam Nichol, an Olympic rower and medical doctor turned coach and competitive fitness athlete.
Returning to medical school after the London 2012 Olympics I found myself missing the team camaraderie and thrill of competition. It was at Blitz CrossFit – hooked from the very first WOD – that I quickly realised how much the rowing and fitness communities could learn from each other.
Rowers are masters of pacing and engine building, and have an unrivalled understanding of how to use the body’s biomechanics to create speed. We’ve got a strong mental game that helps us row hundreds of kilometres a week, as well as the ability to push ourselves to physiological exhaustion to wring out every last ounce of speed.
CrossFitters are strong, movement ninjas who love speed, times, scores and reps. However, these phenomenal athletic abilities have the potential to induce an early visit to the lactate gods if the pacing or biomechanics aren’t spot on. The resulting score doesn’t even begin to reflect an athlete’s underlying physiology.
RowingWOD™ is a meeting of two minds, and the product of my passion for movement, coaching and community. Witnessing progress being made, goals being smashed and dreams being achieved is as good as it gets.
I hope you’ll join us for the journey.
