Zeidler’s and Panizza’s world records, why they did not front load and the science behind it all

The Science and Logic Behind the New World Records

With Oliver Zeidler recently shattering the 2k record at 5:34.7 and Andrea Panizza setting a new 1k mark of 2:38.0, the rowing world is buzzing about their aggressive starts. Some call it “front loading,” but if we look at the biology, a different picture emerges.

In this video, I explain why “squeezing more” out of the body at the start is logically and scientifically flawed. We explore the real physiological parameters of these elite performances. In this breakdown: The ATP Reality: When you turn anaerobic, your energy yield per mole of glucose drops from 32 to 2. I explain why your goal should be to delay this collapse as long as possible rather than “embracing” it early. Explosiveness vs. Strategy: Why Zeidler and Panizza’s fast opening meters are likely a result of their natural athletic profiles and the tactical need to establish a target average quickly—not a deliberate “front-loading” technique. Structured Training: Why I focus my athletes on building high watts at the anaerobic threshold (4mmol) and developing elite lactate tolerance to maintain speed when the “32 to 2” drop-off hits. Objective Evidence: A calm, fact-based look at how to train for sustained power without falling for internet myths.

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