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Episode 5: Danish Rowing Testing Protocol - Dr Kurt Jensen

August 31, 2022 • Tony Larkman • Season 1 • Episode 5

In episode five of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks about identifying your weaknesses and utilising rowing protocols from Canadian Rowing coach Ed McNeely and the Danish Rowing coach Dr Kurt Jensen. These two coaches have used these protocols for their teams consistent success. Tony breaks down these protocols and explains how they can identify areas of your rowing to work on to achieve better final outcomes.

Key Points

0:00 - Introduction

0:50 - Identifying your weaknesses.

1:34 - Introduction of the two rowing protocols discussed in this episode.

1:54 - Ed McNeely and the benefits of understanding peak power.

2:58 - Measuring peak power.

3:57 - Kurt Jensen's testing model.

5:27 - The 60 second test.

6:14 - The 6K average power test.

6:42 - Hour of power test.

9:02 - How to carry out the tests discussed in this episode.

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