Rowing Recovery
What is Rowing Recovery?
Recovery in rowing is when adaptation actually occurs — training provides the stimulus, recovery allows the body to rebuild stronger. Key recovery components: sleep (7-9 hours for athletes, with growth hormone release peaking during deep sleep), nutrition (protein within 30-60 minutes post-workout for muscle repair, carbohydrates to replenish glycogen), hydration (replace fluid lost during training), active recovery (light rowing or cross-training at very low intensity to promote blood flow), and passive recovery (rest days with no training). Recovery needs increase with training volume and intensity. Indicators of under-recovery include: elevated resting heart rate, persistent fatigue, declining performance, mood disturbances, and increased injury susceptibility. Most amateur rowers under-recover — either training too frequently or not sleeping/eating enough to support their training load.
How Watta Uses Rowing Recovery
Watta's recovery day tracking and Effort Score trends help identify under-recovery. If your Effort Score drops across sessions while training load stays constant, it may indicate insufficient recovery. Watta helps you balance training stimulus with recovery.
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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