Quick row on Concept2 ergrow to increase fitness for the Great River Race in September. Need to quicken the time per 500m and distance. I think more flexibility in hips by Pilates to increase forward reach and length of stroke. Good workout though.
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Wednesday 5th July 2023 : PNPGC Row for Health initiative celebrating 75 years of NHS
Penzance and Newlyn Pilot Gig Club (PNPGC) led a row along the Penzance sea front to Sandy Cove. We had two boats 🚣♀️ out the six oared Morladron and four oared flighty Four-Titude fully crewed seen above where I was in stroke. Morladron crew below with oars up and flying the thank you to theContinue reading “Wednesday 5th July 2023 : PNPGC Row for Health initiative celebrating 75 years of NHS”
Wednesday 5th July: Pilates Flexibility session
A good Pilates session working on flexibility with a number of stretching exercises some using elastic bands to increase stretches
Tuesday 4th July 2023: Quick Sprint on WattBike on a Zwift France course
After some strength training with weights on arms, chest and legs carried out a virtual WattBike sprint session on a Zwift French course c’est bon as it reminded me if cycling in France 🇫🇷. Great fitness for the calf, thigh,glutes and foot/ ankles.
Monday 3rd July 2023: Pilates Core Session
Session had many poses that increases the muscle strength and tone especially abdominal, lower back, hips and buttocks (core muscles of the body) much needed for gig rowing 🚣♀️ and improving general posture
Sunday 2nd July 2023: Devoran Gig Club Fancy Dress Regatta
The day started off by getting the boat ready for action on a windy and cloudy day All of the crews above in fancy dress. We arrived at just before 11 and dressed the boat with all sorts of pirate flags 🏴☠️ with one eye Willy 🩻 into the front of the boat. All ourContinue reading “Sunday 2nd July 2023: Devoran Gig Club Fancy Dress Regatta”
Thursday 29th June 2023: Quick Spin on WattBike on a ROUVY USA Triathlon Sprint Championship course
Quick virtual ride on WattBike on a ROUVY USA Triathlon sprint Championship course. Had issues with set up and gears so could not complete the course due to time constraints. Nice course for sprinting but gear changes a bit erratic. This was followed by strength training for arms and core with weights. Did 50 crunchesContinue reading “Thursday 29th June 2023: Quick Spin on WattBike on a ROUVY USA Triathlon Sprint Championship course”
Wednesday 28th June 2023: Virtual WattBike ride on Zwift Hilly Harrogate circuit
Nice hilly WattBike virtual ride on Harrogate Zwift course. Good one to improve fitness of cycling 🚴♂️ on hills also for gig rowing especially on the quads. Quiet course for fellow cyclists on this one compared to other courses on Zwift. This was followed by a brief strength training session.
Wednesday 28th June 2023: Morning Pilates Session
Morning Pilates session to improve flexibility and posture to improve tension in hips and back.
Monday 26th June 2023: PNPGC Mixed Men’s Training session
Evening row from Sandy Cove in Newlyn. Lots of race training. Cox : Julie, 6 Steve, 5 Me, 4 Jonny, 3 Grant 2 Trevor 1 Mikey with Jenny who was a rower from Henley on holiday and wanted to experience gig rowing 🚣♀️. She swoped with Trevor half way. Cool evening compared to previous nightsContinue reading “Monday 26th June 2023: PNPGC Mixed Men’s Training session”
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