Peak Centre :: Rowing Program

What is the Peak Rowing Program?

The Peak Rowing Program is an integrated, full service program that combines state of the art physical assessment, individualized exercise prescription, periodic performance review and re-assessment. This program can be done at home or within a group environment set up at a health club, training centre, rowing clubs etc…

Followed properly, this program will push your body to stress the necessary muscles for continued improvement by locking you into your individual training category and ensuring quality training. No more wasted hours!!!

This is a 12-month program, which includes a full training plan adjusted every cycle or 4-6 weeks. Plans are developed and monitored via direct physiological assessments. These assessments allow us to track progression and make necessary changes as needed. The assessments also permit us to develop individual training categories. Our 12-month program includes 3 lactate testing sessions; one in the off-season, one in early spring just before getting back in the water and one just before the fall racing season start.




The specificity of how the programs are developed is the key. The Peak Training System (PTS) is used for all of our athletes. With proven success, this model is an integral part of performance improvements. We also have knowledgeable staff with years of experience dealing with rowing athletes. Heading our Peak Rowing Program is exercise physiologist; Ed McNeely. Ed is the physiologist and strength consultant for the Canadian National team. A position he has held since 1992. Not only does Ed know how to prepare rowers for the demands of international rowing but also as the physiologist for the Masters Rowing Association he knows what it takes to be a successful club and masters rower. Ed has written two books on training for rowing and writes the Basic Training and Research Review columns seen in Independent Rowing News.

	One of the unique aspects of the PEAK Rowing Program is our Satellite Testing and Training services. Through PEAK Centre Lactate Kits we are able to offer our services to those located throughout Canada. Many established rowing groups throughout North America are currently utilizing our specialized services as part of their rowing programs. Whether you are an individual training as a first timer, or an established rowing team looking for a proven system of training to offer your members, the PEAK Centre Rowing Program will get you to where you want to go... FAST.