Unlock your full rowing potential with the Speed Beyond Limits: 500m Sprint Plan

A science led 12 week programme from world record holder Phil Clapp: Built on the exact methods used to break the 500 m world record and win multiple World Championships. Whether you’re chasing a PB or pushing your limits, you’ll get step by step sessions in power, pacing and technique to peak for 500 m.

  • Expert-Led Training

    Learn from a world expert who holds the indoor rowing 500m and 1000m world records. Phil Clapp’s proven yet novel methods will take your rowing to the next level.

  • 12 Weeks of Structured & Periodised Workouts

    6 workouts per week offering a balanced mix of high intensity intervals, strength training, and race simulations; all specifically designed to improve your 500m performance

  • Erg & Strength Sessions

    Race specific erg intervals paired with optimised strength work to maximise 500 m power. Clear sets, reps, RIR and rest times included, so you build speed on the handle and force in the gym, session by session

  • Build your resilience

    Build your mental toughness and technical resilience with race modelling workouts that replicate the demands of the 500m

  • Targeted Power Development

    Focused sessions that enhance your peak speed, power and lactate tolerance; key determinants of a 500m

  • Sprint Science

    I break down the physiology of a 500 m sprint energy systems, lactate handling and pacing; so you know why each session matters. Clear, evidence based guidance you can apply.