HOW TO GET FIT FOR ROWING (YOU WON'T NOT LIKE THE ANSWER)

[@philipsquire9056]

"putting in the effort for a long time" So, so true. When I was in good shape people would ask "how did you get so fit? And they never liked the answer. "Consistent hard work over a number of years."

[@CameronBuchan]

That's exactly right Philip! #yamsquad

[@acousticswede]

New rower, new sub - great content and coaching! I’m impressed with how you plow through pain and acids in your challenges - that’s prob my biggest fight!

[@CameronBuchan]

Thanks for the support Christopher! Welcome to the Yamsquad

[@ronancullen4806]

Great vid keep up the good work just started my winter training this week so wish me luck 😂

[@quinlandunne4615]

Ronan Cullen Same! getting myself prepared for the many miles and pain off and on the water! 😬😬

[@CameronBuchan]

Good luck you too! I have something coming out later this month that can hopefully help you guys! #yamsquad

[@simonwhiting4571]

Being consistent is what pays off......#yamsquad

[@78oatmeal]

These guys have the absolute life of Reilly as far as I can tell 🙂

[@CameronBuchan]

I'll take that as a compliment!

[@78oatmeal]

Cameron Buchan yes mate make the most of it 👊🏻

[@andycook3143]

Hi Cam, I think your video series does give clue about how to shortcut the road to fitness...mix it up. A variety of workouts keeps it fun and exciting so, while it takes just as long to get there, it feels like a much shorter ride.

[@CameronBuchan]

Very true Andy! A little bit of enjoyment and variety can make a huge difference!

[@EncinitasVibe]

Ed's hair style today is a PB. Good look.....after all, it worked for the Bee Gees for decades.🧔😏

[@CameronBuchan]

Ed will be flattered!

[@Mokaakashiya24]

Were gonna conquer the new world with this one boys

[@CameronBuchan]

Innovation

[@gurufitness1984]

As a newcomer to the vlog and also a non rowing fitness trainer I haven't spotted you doing anything in the way of core work or stretching. Possibly these have been explored in a previous vid in which case please ignore my ignorance. The vids are extremely watchable and informative so keep up the good work!

[@CameronBuchan]

Hi Martin! Welcome to the #yamsquad! I haven't really specifically talked about stretching or core for rowing. It might be time to! Usually my core exercises are at the end of my weights session and my stretching is before all my sessions though!

[@gurufitness1984]

@@CameronBuchan Thanks Cameron. Fascinated with the incredible workload you guys get through. Really didn't think it was sustainable but obviously what do I know. Keep the vids coming.

[@CameronBuchan]

One of my biggest issues is keeping it sustained! That's my biggest goal for this year. Not sure how many vlogs you have watched hear but we are currently in pre season with volume being quite a bit lower than in full training! Glad to have you here!

[@gurufitness1984]

@@CameronBuchan Have binge watched a few but in no particular order. The work load must be intimidating. Not sure what motivation you are using?

[@CameronBuchan]

I speak about motivation quite a lot! It's easy to be motivated when you love what you do, I think that's the biggest thing and obviously there are always goals whether it be the next test or next race!

[@lachlanperry3998]

8:18 don't forget that his family are all gold medallists in rowing!

[@josephlee518]

Is steady state more important for dropping 2k?

[@CameronBuchan]

There are so many variables that go into 2k times. Steady state is only one, it will help but there could be other things that could help more!

[@tom53534]

At my age, missing one day of workout is like missing two weeks!

[@CameronBuchan]

I wouldn't say it's quite that bad! Days off can be very beneficial!

[@jamespostle6894]

just starting fitness eval week. Wish me luck boys 😂

[@CameronBuchan]

Good luck! Let us know how you do!

[@jamespostle6894]

@@CameronBuchan flopped on my 6k but did pretty good on my 2k. My step test went super well too.I'l tell you how the rest goes as i continue the week.

[@OxPaul]

Frazier going to let Ed’s hair go unanswered?

[@SuperCbode]

THAT would be INSANE!! ;)

[@CameronBuchan]

A battle of the hair styles!

[@lisac6835]

So I had started rowing last September, new to the sport and have seen my scores getting progressively better, but I’ve come home from uni for summer (just under 3 months) and tbh done v little intense exercise, is there a chance I will have lost all fitness in this space of time or will it be easier to get back up to standard, at a quicker rate? You may not know but worth a shot and loving these videos (really helpful) 👍

[@78oatmeal]

Hi, you will have lost some but not all fitness 👍

[@CameronBuchan]

Unfortunately you will have lost a lot! But not to worry, consistent training like before will get you back to where you were faster this time around! I had three months off last year and was a far way back from where I stopped 😔

[@Brunomills]

What's something I can do to get more power on each stroke? Any exercises/reps/explosive splits?

[@CameronBuchan]

Depending on what you're weaknesses are it could be getting stronger in general using an exercise like squats to base that on!

[@Brunomills]

@@CameronBuchan thanks for the reply. I just want to get lower split times at 20 s/m. I want to be under 1:50 splits for 2000m and 5000m

[@bendtheoar839]

What helped me is doing lower rates (around 16-18) and putting a lot of power in each stroke,

[@Brunomills]

@@bendtheoar839 I'll give that a try. I struggle with keeping at 18. I staybmostly 20.

[@lennylink8772]

What kind of food is that!?! Toast, bacon, baked beans?

[@CameronBuchan]

Breaded egg toast!

[@karljohanfalkesgaard733]

How far do you row in a session?

[@CameronBuchan]

It can very depending on the session but usually 8k is the lowest!

[@hirohidetokoro9423]

I understand why we Japanese cannot but you guys can.

[@adamghani4691]

🍠

[@gwhite1932]

Only noobs think there's a quick fix.

[@Simon-xi8tb]

i don't like the answer