Amanda Diver - The Rowing Doc

01/01/2024

Happy New Year.
Welcome to 2024!

11/13/2023

After a hiatus...new blog post up on rowing with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Some considerations to keep in mind and thoughts. Hope it's helpful!

If you are here, you probably have or know someone who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and are looking for an exercise that is safe and okay to do. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the connective tissues, which often leads to hypermobile (extra mobile) joints that....

07/27/2023

Video 1/3 on Low back pain and rowing is up!

Video 1: why you might be getting pain from rowing

Video 2 (coming next week): how to work on it ON the rowing machine

Video 3 (coming in 2 weeks): how to work on it OFF the rower.
Let me know if this helps or you have questions!

This is the first of a three part series on why back pain happens from using the rowing machine and how to fix it. This first video is identifying things on ...

05/19/2023

Get toe pain with rowing?

Here's why it might happen and what to do about it!

Are you experiencing toe pain after rowing? If so, here's what you need to know!Rowing is a great exercise for toning your entire body, but it can also cause...

05/10/2023

A common question I get is, "Why don't my numbers match with the follow-along youtube video?"

Well..great question that I am answering in today's video. Check it out and as always, share what you have found with your experience so others can learn too!

Do you follow along with rowing videos but always wonder why your numbers don't match theirs? There are a couple of reasons this happens.Hit subscribe! I hav...

04/07/2023

Is the rowing machine bad for your knees?

Find out in this new blog post I just made all about it.

Is the rowing machine bad for your knees?Learn how to prevent knee pain when using a rowing machine.

07/13/2022

New Youtube Video up on what to do after you take a break from rowing or activity in general and how to ease back into it. Link in the comments!

04/12/2022

Have you been told by a coach that your heels need to stay down when rowing? Well, there are some reasons your heel might come up, but check out the video on some reasons why you might have your heels up or down and why!

I just got over COVID last week so my head is a little all over the place, so if it isn't explained well enough, just let me know!

Also sorry it's a week late, I wasn't recording last week.

Have you heard your rowing coach say, "get your heels down!" when rowing? Well, let's talk about why it might be happening and why you may want to have your ...

02/22/2022

Ever wonder how you can row if you are injured and when it might be safe to row?

I wrote a whole blog post and made a video on how to row with one leg and when you may or may not want to jump on the rowing machine.

Link is in the comments.

02/18/2022

Had an amazing time helping the Ohio state crew team with some injury avoidance techniques.

Thanks so much for having me.

Gotta love technology. The fact that we can help people in places so far away is amazing. I’m in Denver and they were in Ohio. The farthest I’ve worked with someone is Australia!

If anyone’s looking for some rowing advice feel free to reach out!

12/06/2021

New blog posts up and UNPOPULAR OPINION!

Curious what "good rowing form" looks like?

Check out this post!
https://www.rowingdoc.com/post/proper-rowing-machine-form

Then if you want to know why "proper rowing form" isn't so proper...check this one out!
https://www.rowingdoc.com/post/what-is-perfect-rowing-form

12/04/2021

Great morning helping some enthusiastic athletes learn how to improve their rowing. did a fantastic job setting all this up and helping everyone become better rowers.

So happy to know everyone at and if anyones looking for help with a rowing workshop, reach out and we’d be happy to help in the Denver area.

Thanks for hosting us