Row Better Coaching

Starting off a busy race season with .juniors as we headed to the U.S. for the regatta this past weekend 🇺🇸 The team proudly flew the 🇨🇦 flag as the only Canadian junior crews at the event.

After a solid winter training block, it was great to see these athletes kick off the season with a bang! 💥

⭐ U19 Girls Quad – An impressive 5th place finish in the A final, competing in a fast and talented field.
⭐ U19 Boys Quad – A strong 6th place finish in the B final, racing against tough competition.

These results showcase the commitment, consistency, and dedication of our athletes. Always a pleasure to work with this team—looking forward to a busy and successful season ahead!

A fantastic four week block of rowing seminars for the awesome community at 💪 It’s been a pleasure coaching such a hardworking and eager-to-learn group.

Key focuses throughout the seminars: 👇

✅ Mastering the fundamentals of an efficient rowing stroke
✅ Using erg drills to break down and refine technique
✅ Understanding damper settings and drag factor correlation
✅ Navigating the erg screen metrics with confidence
✅ Best erg workouts for fitness gains & 2km test prep
✅ Key pacing strategies for improved performance
✅ Strength & Conditioning exercises to enhance erg power

At Row Better, we create an inclusive learning environment for all levels—whether it’s your first time on a rowing machine or you’re a seasoned erg athlete, we’ve got the expertise to help you improve.

Interested in bringing a seminar to your gym community? Drop us a DM—we’d love to chat!

Masters Rowers 👇🚣‍♀️

Are you struggling with inconsistency in your rowing and feeling like you’ve hit a plateau? You’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you get back on track!

If this resonates with you and you’re finding it hard to balance a busy life with your rowing goals, Row Better Coaching is here to help.

Our Row Better Masters Coaching Program is now open and accepting clients! Take advantage of 15% off all coaching programs until February 7th.

Comment “Masters” below, and we’ll DM you with more details!

Technique Tuesdays - Erg Drill 👇

This drill is excellent if you struggle to understand the concept of suspension throughout the stroke and the engagement of key muscle groups during the stroke.

Understanding which muscle groups to use, and when to use them during the stroke, is crucial for improving your performance.

To do this drill, you’ll need one of the following:
- A boat tie, secured around the back of the chain guard
- A partner to stand behind the erg and firmly hold the handle at the catch position
-A TRX rope tied under the main frame of the erg

What should the drill feel and look like?
- Shoulders slightly in front of hips
- Feet connected to the foot stretcher (both the balls and heels of your feet should push flat down through the stretcher)
- Lats engaged
- Core engaged and braced
- As you press into the footplate, recruit the glutes, quads, and hamstrings
- Focus on relaxation in the shoulders and keeping them low

The goal of the drill is to improve your ability to maintain connection throughout the drive phase.

How to perform it:
Try doing 10-15 sets of a 5-second lift and hold off the seat, lifting an inch or two off the seat. After completing this, incorporate the drill back into your normal stroke.

Remember, using the correct muscle groups in the right order will lead to a more efficient stroke and lower splits for less effort.

Tag a partner below who would benefit from this drill 💪👇

Row Better & Jordan Henderson 👇 🚣

I have been fortunate enough to have been involved in rowing for 14 years now. I first started rowing at age fourteen and from there, quickly found out how much purpose and fulfilment the sport gave me. After an 8 year period of competitive rowing, I transitioned to coaching as my new purpose in the sport.

I grew up in the UK and lived there until my mid twenties. I then decided to move my life to the west coast of Canada, a place I’ve been able to call home for the past 3 years in bonny British Columbia! 🇨🇦

Since I started coaching 7 years ago, I have enjoyed building relationships and helping people achieve their goals and pursue their passions.

Row Better focuses on all aspects of indoor and on water rowing, inclusive to all abilities, ages and goals within the sport. I am starting row better not only to coach people but build an inclusive community for all those that take a love to the sport.

If you’re interested in working with me, comment “row better” and I’ll DM you to see how I can help you achieve your goals! 💪

Welcome to Row Better Functional! 🏋️

Row better functional provides coaching and training for functional fitness participants and competitors.

Whether you’re a Hyrox or CrossFit athlete looking to elevate your game on the rowing machine, or a gym goer that enjoys the rower and wants to take a leap into the rowing world. Row better can help you!

Row better functional coaching provides you with 👇
- In person & online coaching
- Group gym coaching
- Personalised training programmes
- In depth technique analysis

At Row Better Functional we believe that mastering the rowing machine is key to amplifying your overall performance and achieving new personal records. Rowing is not just a workout, it’s a powerful functional movement that builds fitness, power and coordination. By honing your rowing technique, you’ll enhance your capabilities in every aspect of your training—whether it’s sprinting through a Hyrox course or crushing WODs.

Why Row Better? Because every stroke fuels your journey to improvement and one step closer to your goals. Focusing on the nailing the fundamentals of rowing, injury prevention and boosting your overall performance.

Join Row Better to start your journey. Taking on row better functional clients January 2025!

Tag your training partner and let’s crush it together 👇💪

Welcome to Row Better Ascend!🚣

Row better ascend provides coaching for junior and collegiate level athletes.

Whether you’re a junior looking to get recruited for a university rowing programme or student at university looking to ascend your rowing performance, row better can help you!

Row better ascend coaching provides you with 👇
- Connections to university rowing programmes & scholarships
- Online & in person coaching
- Customised training programmes to reach your goals
- In depth technique analysis
- The correct coaching support for young adults

Junior and collegiate athletes are the future of the sport. At row better ascend we believe in the power of helping young athlete’s thrive and help them achieve the pursuit of excellence.

Why Row Better Ascend? Because it’s about reaching new heights together! with tailored training, supportive coaching, and a community that lifts you up, you can unlock your true capabilities and elevate your rowing performance.

Join Row Better to start your journey. Taking on row better ascend clients January 2025!

Tag your crew below and let’s embark on this ascent together! 👇🚣

Welcome to Row Better Masters! 🚣

Row better masters provides coaching for masters level athletes and busy professionals!

Whether you’re a busy working professional looking to boost your performance or you’re retired and looking to be able to do the sport you love for a life time and perform well in it. Row better can help you!

Row better masters coaching provides you with👇
- Coaching specialised for busy professionals
- Online & in person coaching
- Tailored programmes
- In depth technique analysis
- Strength & mobility coaching

As masters in our craft, we embrace the journey of growth, skill, and community. Together, we discover new levels of performance, redefine our limits, and inspire one another to stay active and healthy.

Let’s celebrate the wisdom of experience, the joy of camaraderie, and the thrill of achieving our personal bests.

Join Row Better to start your journey. Taking on row better masters clients January 2025!

Tag your masters crew below and let’s keep pushing the boundaries! 👇