Just got back from my weekly session with Andrew Howell at the Body Factory (http://www.bodyfactory.org.uk).
When I first started dreaming about going to the GBR Nationals (originally as a crew), I realised that I needed to up my fitness, stamina and strength.
So I started with some general workouts at the local gym, and then in January 2014 I started regular sessions with Andy. He is not only a qualified physiotherapist and personal trainer, he has also represented GBR at international athletics as a hurdler. So he very much understands sports fitness. The sessions have been structured around the "rapid reaction" work that you have to perform as a dinghy racer, as well as general stamina and strength.
It has been a long journey so far. Every six weeks or so, the session gets varied. This keeps me "fresh" and focused on the next objectives.
Next week, the session will vary again, and will be the lead-in to the GBP Nationals that start on 2nd August.
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