TESTIMONIALS

“We have worked with Ed Harrold during our pre-season training to incorporate his breathing techniques, yoga postures and meditation into our curriculum. His breathing techniques have conditioned our athletes how to excel in their cardiovascular and respiratory performance. The yoga postures allow for more flexibility within the muscle groups getting over-trained and strengthen the secondary muscles for our sport. The meditation and relaxation is always a treat at the end!”

Stan Bergman, Former Head Coach Heavyweight Crew, University of Pennsylvania, 22 seasons, Four-time EARC Coach of the Year; 1986, 1991, 1996 and 1998 EARC Championship; 1989, 1992 IRA Championship; 1998 Ivy League Championship; 1998 participant at Henley Royal Regatta; Coached 5 Olympians during collegiate careers.

“Our yoga sessions with Ed Harrold were an integral part of our training program. The sessions fit seamlessly into our training regimen. Besides the obvious benefits in understanding our breathing and gaining more flexibility and balance, we grew more confident in what we were capable of as individuals and as a team. Thanks for working with us over the past couple of years Ed. The skills, information and experience that we took out of your sessions was invaluable to us and contributes greatly to our successes. Thanks again. We are looking forward to next year.”

Gerry Quinlan, Head Women’s Rowing Coach, Saint Joseph’s University, 2006 Dad Vail Champions, 2006 participant in Henley Royal Regatta

“This is the best thing to hit rowing since interval training!” “It’s a body over mind workout”

Jim Tew, Harvard Heavyweight Crew 1964-1966, US Olympic Crew Team 4 1964.

“Working with Eddy Harrold gave our team the extra edge over our competition. We had the most successful crew season in Saint Joseph’s Women’s Rowing history! Applying the breathing techniques and yoga stretches to each practice and before each competition, allowed my boat (Varsity 8) to stay calm, focused and relaxed before our races. Eddy’s training with our boat contributed to a Gold Medal at the most prestigious races of the year, the Dad Vail Regatta. And, allowed us to go on to compete in the Women’s Henley Regatta in Henley, England; both a 1st in Saint Joseph’s University Women’s Rowing. Personally, I have been able to apply all the techniques Eddy has taught me to my crew racing, lifeguard rowing competitions for Ventnor City Beach Patrol as well as my daily athletic workouts. I highly recommend this program for anyone who wishes to strive and reach the highest level of excellence in their sport!”

Amanda Holland, Captain, Saint Joseph’s University Women’s Rowing, 2006 Dad Vail Champions – Women’s Varsity 8.

Ed introduced a new form of training to me called IMT or Inspiratory Muscle Training. I had never heard of it before but was very anxious to try it out. This form of training is unlike anything I have experienced. The belly pumping, breath retention and yoga postures that we went through redefined for me how you can train at the highest level possible and not beat your body up in the process. I really enjoyed the “body scan” we did at the end of each session. Being a very competitive athlete and feeling like you have to be “on” all the time, laying down and falling into a deep relaxation allowed my body to take in all that I was asking of it, feeling energized and ready to go! For an athlete, being able to have control of your mind and body for the entire time of your event is very difficult. Through Ed’s IMT training, I don’t have to train as hard or for as long to obtain the desired result. My body and mind work together as one and not against each other. As far as my goal for the 2006 summer racing season, I went on to win the South Jersey Double’s and Single’s Races!”

David Funk, Head Boy’s Crew Coach at Mainland High School. He’s guided The Mustang’s to the New Jersey State Team Points Trophy. Winner of the 2002 & 2003 South Jersey Doubles Championship and the “Triple Crown” AND 2006 winner of the South Jersey Doubles and Singles Championship being only the 2nd lifeguard to win both the Doubles and Single’s race in the same year since the race begin in 1924; 1996 Gold Medalist Scholastic National High School Rowing Championship, 1998 Silver Medalist at Eastern Sprint for Rutgers University.