Rowing Power Curve
What is Rowing Power Curve?
The rowing power curve is a graph plotting your best sustained power output (watts) against time or distance. At one end is your peak power (a few strokes), and at the other is your sustained aerobic power (60+ minutes). The curve reveals your physiological profile: a steep drop-off from peak to sustained power indicates an anaerobic/sprint profile, while a flat curve indicates a strong aerobic base. Comparing your power curve to normative data identifies whether you need more sprint work or more endurance training. Most recreational rowers have a power curve that drops too steeply — indicating insufficient aerobic base — which is why steady state training produces the biggest improvements for most people.
How Watta Uses Rowing Power Curve
Watta tracks your power output across sessions of different durations, building a personal power profile over time. By comparing your Effort Scores and watts across different workout lengths, you can identify whether your training is developing a balanced power curve or creating imbalances.
Further Reading
- Concept2 Training Resources — Official training guides and workout plans from Concept2.
- Concept2 RowErg Specifications — Technical specifications and performance monitor details.
- World Rowing — The international governing body for the sport of rowing.
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