It doesn't matter if you are rowing for fitness, competition, as part of a training program for on-the-water rowing, or just dipping a toe into the world of indoor rowing, we've got you covered. Written by three long-time rowing coaches, we tell it like it is with a dash of humor. This book includes more than 375 of the best indoor rowing workouts of all time, designed and organized by skill level, fitness training goals, time and difficulty. We make it simple to find a workout that fits your specific needs on any given day.
The Erg Book helps you maximize your training time with easy to follow 14-week indoor rowing training plans, with great tips for improving indoor rowing technique, whether you're just starting out or have been rowing for years. We've also included lots of fun and effective team workouts designed for fitness classes and juniors, college and masters rowing teams training in the off-season, along with the best body circuit exercises designed to help you build flexibility, balance and core strength for rowing.
Whether you're a serious rower or rowing coach, or you've just had your eye on the dusty erg in the corner of your gym, we'll give you the tools you need to make the erg your new best friend.
About the Author:
The Short and Snarky Coxswains have turned themselves into a very minor Internet rowing phenomenon over the past few years, bringing wit and humor to the sometimes-staid world of rowing through their @shortandsnarkyrowing social media. Between them, they have more than three collective decades of experience coaching rowing. The Erg Book is a follow up to their popular rowing book The Short and Snarky Guide to Coxing and Rowing, available on Amazon.
Peter Cannia is an experienced juniors and masters rowing coach. He has a degree in exercise and wellness, holds the US Rowing Level III coaching certification and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), a USAW Sports Performance Weightlifting Coach and a CrossFit Level I Trainer. He currently coaches high school and masters rowing teams in Arizona.
