How can benchmarking help you become a better athlete? Read on to find out.
Look how hard the DieselFish crew is working! They’re breathing
hard. Sweating. Yanking the paddle like their lives depended on it. What
they’re doing isn’t easy. But it’s essential. They’re benchmarking—and it’s
going to make them better athletes.
You’re witnessing DieselFish’s first benchmarking session of
the season. Periodically, we break out our PERG (Paddle Ergometer; a modified
rowing machine) to test our mettle. Every team member gets one minute to paddle
as HARD as they can. Our coaches watch and assess each members’ strength, speed,
and technique.
The coaches identify areas that each member needs to work
on. Then, they provide personalized instruction that helps us meet our needs.
Repeated benchmarking sessions throughout the season help us
understand our progression. It feels terrific when you look at your PERG data
and realize how much stronger and faster you’ve become. At that moment, you
realize the struggle was worth it.
Have you used a PERG before? How does your dragon boat
team benchmark performance?
→ We’ll offer FREE adventures for dragon boat beginners
on 2/25, 3/4, and 3/11. Email Alex now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to get started.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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