STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF USING BIOROW TECH SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING SOME TECHNICAL INDICATORS OF THE ROWING STROKE WITH NOVICE ROWERS

ABSTRACT The rowing technique is one of the main factors determining good sports results. Many different factors are combined in rowing, but only if the effective technique is understood and its key factors are mastered the rowers would be able to realize the full benefit from training. The primary purpose of the current research was to determine the effect on some technical indicators after the BioRow Tech system for ergometers was used in training university students – novice rowers. Methods of the experiment include measuring three variables: the positions of the handle, seat and trunk (at the level of the shoulder joint). The velocities of the legs, trunk, and arms were derived from measured points and used for analyses. BioRow Tech system produces three indicators displayed instantly for the rower to see: Catch Factor, Rowing Style Factor, and Finish Factor. Rowers receive real-time feedback after each stroke. The received results demonstrate an increase in all the above indicators within the groups of investigated students. It was determined that when rowing with different intensities, the Catch factor increased with an average of d%=75.17, P(t) = 86.6; the Rowing Style Factor with d%=23.25, P(t) = 95.7, and the Finish Factor with d%=33.86, P(t) = 68.3. The analysis of the results reveals a positive effect on improving the rowing stroke technical indicators. Using the BioRow Tech system on an ergometer could cut down the time novice rowers typically need to improve their rowing technique.