In episode 22 of the Indoor Rower, Tony explores a theme that goes right to the hearts of why most of us row in the first place; health and longevity. Tony covers why Zone 2/UT2 training is the foundation for long term aerobic fitness, the science behind mitochondrial adaptation, fat metabolism and heart health. Why too much high intensity training can actual be harmful and even increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. He also explores the role of strength training and Zone5/VO2max/TR interv...
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In episode 22 of the Indoor Rower, Tony explores a theme that goes right to the hearts of why most of us row in the first place; health and longevity. Tony covers why Zone 2/UT2 training is the foundation for long term aerobic fitness, the science behind mitochondrial adaptation, fat metabolism and heart health. Why too much high intensity training can actual be harmful and even increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. He also explores the role of strength training and Zone5/VO2max/TR interv...
Episode 15: Interview with Dr Simon Handley, former GB swimmer about health and overtraining
The Indoor Rower
47 minutes
1 year ago
Episode 15: Interview with Dr Simon Handley, former GB swimmer about health and overtraining
In episode 15 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to Dr. Simon Handley, a GP Partner in Gloucester. Simon is a former international world medallist swimmer and a very powerful indoor rower. He’s pulled sub 1:30 splits for a mile, has a 2k personal best (PB) of 6:03, rowed a sub 1:16 for 500 metres at age 47 and has been producing some great results as he enters the over 50's category. Tony and Simon discuss his history in swimming, his swimming training and the benefits of lifting weights. Simo...
The Indoor Rower
In episode 22 of the Indoor Rower, Tony explores a theme that goes right to the hearts of why most of us row in the first place; health and longevity. Tony covers why Zone 2/UT2 training is the foundation for long term aerobic fitness, the science behind mitochondrial adaptation, fat metabolism and heart health. Why too much high intensity training can actual be harmful and even increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. He also explores the role of strength training and Zone5/VO2max/TR interv...
