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Faster with Bill Chambers

Bill Chambers
Rowing
Atrial Fibrillation
Central Governor Theory
Perception Of Effort
Afib Risk In Athletes
Power Meters
Self-Talk
Pacing
Mental Fatigue

Long-form conversations with the best people in rowing — coaches, sports scientists and athletes — on how to go faster. Hosted by Bill Chambers, for masters rowers who want to train with more intent. Guests have included World Rowing's Executive Director, Olympic gold medal coaches, and the sports scientists behind national programmes. Get the free Faster newsletter — the frameworks and tools I us... more

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Two scientists have spent years publicly disagreeing about the same problem: what actually stops you mid-race. Prof. Tim Noakes says your brain has a built-in governor that pulls the plug before you'd ever choose to. Prof. Samuele Marcora says that's... more

I've spent the last couple of years asking rowers, coaches, and the people who literally build power meters the same question: does knowing your wattage actually make the boat go faster, or does it just give you a more precise number to obsess over? ... more

We're rowers.

We train hard, eat well, stay lean, and pride ourselves on being fitter and faster than most people our age.

So how is it that former elite rowers are almost seven times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation?

This episode is per... more

James Goodwin is Head of Sports Science at the Swiss Rowing Federation. He explains how to train using power as your primary metric, how it changes session design, and how that translates into boat speed.

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Recent Guests

Tim Noakes
Professor, central governor model proponent
University/academic work on exercise physiology
Episode: The Two Scientists Who Ruined My Best Excuse
Sam Marcora
Professor, argues against Noakes' mechanism as sole limiter
University/academic work on mental fatigue and endurance
Episode: The Two Scientists Who Ruined My Best Excuse
Pete King
rower (uncoached crew context)
Unspecified rowing crew, Wallingford area
Episode: Does a Power Meter Actually Make You Faster?
Dick Smith
rower/coach involved with power meter data
Unspecified rowing crew
Episode: Does a Power Meter Actually Make You Faster?
Michael Naughton
Chief Operating Officer at Nelson Kellerman (NK); helped develop EmPower Oarlock
NK / EmPower
Episode: Does a Power Meter Actually Make You Faster?
James Goodwin
Head of Sports Science for Swiss Rowing (former)
Swiss Rowing
Episode: Does a Power Meter Actually Make You Faster?
Noel Donaldson
Decorated rowing coach (Australia, New Zealand); champion coach
National teams (Australia/New Zealand)
Episode: Does a Power Meter Actually Make You Faster?
Greg Benning
Boston-based masters rower; long-time power data advocate
Masters rowing scene
Episode: Does a Power Meter Actually Make You Faster?
Damien O'Meara
Leading scientist at New South Wales (NSW) Sport
NSW Sport
Episode: Does a Power Meter Actually Make You Faster?

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Thanks

    Very good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hektormarley
    Germany2 years ago
  • Great interviews and content

    I’ve really enjoyed the interviews and guests you have had on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jhcma
    United States4 years ago
  • Oarsome

    If you love rowing (and coffee) this is the podcast for you. Bill Chambers picks the brains of the best, brightest and fastest members of the rowing community in an interview style that is much like a well timed relaxed catch. Many secrets of free speed on offer here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Driver233
    Australia4 years ago
  • Thanks!

    Always quality offerings in a wide range of interviews… as in his intro, the guests are interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTots
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Stuff!

    Confirmed some thoughts I previously believed to be correct! More importantly, I learned new ideas and gathered new insights into training in general and rowing specifically! Great job Billy and Charlie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beatseven
    United States5 years ago

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