HomeHealth

Health

Staying in the Game

For masters athletes, technique and fitness go hand in hand.

Sugar: Your Body’s Friend or Foe?

Of all the questions rowers ask me, “What about sugar?” is at the top of the list.

Keep exploring

Navigating No-Man’s Land

March and early April in New England are the equivalent to the third 500 of any 2k—that section of the race we rowers lovingly deem “no-man’s land.” Why? For one, it’s often brutal outside. And in many spots, it becomes a waiting game for the ice to melt so you can finally take some strokes in a boat after a long season hammering it out on the rowing machine.

A World of Hurt

Training without purpose is tough and rarely produces results. Setting a specific goal and...

Cottage Cheese

It’s on the menu for many athletes, and for good reason. Cottage cheese is...

Lights Off, Fuel On

Your body is at work even as you sleep.

Mealtime 101

Meals and snacking patterns have changed over the past 40 years.

Smooth Move

A fruit smoothie that includes Greek yogurt, banana, and berries offers plenty of satiating and muscle-building protein as well as the carbohydrates to refuel and replenish after a tough session.

Friend or Foe?

By cutting carbohydrates, you could be undercutting your performance.

Memberships Required

How to make your gym time more productive.

The Perils of Perfection

What predisposes some athletes —to developing an eating disorder? In a survey of women...

The New Normal

As we look back on the year that was, it seems we may be...

Latest articles

Sanford to Retire From UConn

UConn’s founding women’s rowing coach plans to retire after the 2026 season, capping a 29-year tenure that shaped the program from its varsity inception.

Biggest Ever Knecht Cup Regatta

Teams competing at this year’s Knecht Cup Regatta are drawn from 17 states as well as the District of Columbia.

Recruiting: Deal With the Pressure By Keeping Control

Selecting a university is an important decision. While coaches may seek a quick answer, take the time to ensure the school is the right academic, athletic, and personal fit.

Newer Is Not Necessarily Better

While innovations in equipment can make a boat go faster, often the best way to increase speed is to improve training and use your existing equipment correctly.