meet our master instructors
A Concept2/UCanRow2 rowing master instructor is a true pied piper for the sport of indoor rowing. Our master instructors have years of experience teaching, most often with a strong on-water background as well.
They are former rowing Olympians, national teamers, and coaches, as well as being certified fitness professionals. They eat, breathe, and live the sport of indoor rowing and are excited about sharing it with others.
Read on and you'll find a bio for each one of them, as well as a favorite rowing workout.
Would you like a world-class expert's eyes on your form, or to work out with one?
Most of the masters are available for form checks and individual coaching through UCanRow2. If you're interested in working with one of them, contact us and we'll make it happen!
Are you ready to get certified by one of these awesome instructors?
Cara Bristol
Nyack, New York
Qualifications
- Certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in personal training, integrated balance training and fitness for seniors
- Certified group exercise instructor by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
- UCanRow2 / Concept2 Master Instructor
Personal Quote
“Indoor rowing lends itself to people at all stages of life, all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. I love teaching all the variables that the rowing machine has to offer.”
Heather Alschuler
Seattle, Washington
Qualifications
- Member of the Canadian Junior Development Team
- All-American and Big Ten Athlete of the Year, University of Michigan
- Member of Team Canada, 5yrs
- Competitor at the World Cup and World Championship regattas
- 2008 Canadian Olympic women’s 8+team member
Favorite Workout
3 minutes on, 1 minute rest, 8-10 sets.
Angela Hart
Ashburn, Virginia
Qualifications
- Indoor Rowing Instructor since 1997
- Concept2 Master Instructor
- ACE personal trainer
- AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
- Coached several scholastic, collegiate, masters, and Junior National teams.
Chad Fleschner
Silver Spring, Maryland
Qualifications
- Former Rowing Coach at U.C. Davis
- Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise
- Coached for University of Maryland, PBC Masters, and Bethesda Chevy-Chase junior crews
Favorite Workout
Damper, Time, SPM | 10, 6 mins, 18 | 8.5, 5 mins, 20 | 7, 4 mins, 22 | 5, 3 mins, 24 | 3, 2 mins, 26 | 1, 1 min, 28
Cassi Niemann
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Qualifications
- UCanRow2 lead master rowing instructor
- Barbell Medicine Coach
- ACE CPT
- 5-year tenure as the Georgia Tech Freshmen/Novice Women’s Rowing head coach
- Co-director for the Atlanta Erg Sprints for 12 years
- USAPL Raw Nationals Power Lifting Championships qualifier
- More Female Strength podcast co-host
Katie Rosso Recker
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Qualifications
- Current competitor for Minneapolis Rowing Club in the Masters
- Cancer-specific certification through the American College of Sports Medicine
Favorite Workout
Using the RowErg to race to 10 kilometers
Nell Aiello
Rochester, Washington
Qualifications
- Placed 5th in the lightweight four division at the Head of the Charles Regatta
- Qualified in 2011 & 2012 for a free trip to Boston to compete in the prestigious C.R.A.S.H.-B
- Founder and owner of RowFit Chicago-Chi-Town CrossFit
Favorite Workout
20 rounds of 45 seconds on, 15-second paddle