Comments on: Indoor rowing technique

By: ifsah

ifsah — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:50:09 +0000

:D:D

By: ifsah

ifsah — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:49:48 +0000

However, the fact that he is taller is something you just need to live with as there aren’t different classes for height in rowing. It doesn’t necessarily mean that he’ll always beat you – and if he does, it’s not necessarily because he’s taller

By: gubernatrix

gubernatrix — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:52:26 +0000

You might find amateur times posted on the Concept2 website for your weight and age group. Also check out the results on http://www.crash-b.org/ – world indoor rowing championships.

By: Ian Paterson

Ian Paterson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:39:23 +0000

I have had a E.316 water rower for about 1 month after using magnetic rowers for a number of years. i have just posted my best ever time of 6.47min for 2000mts this was at resistance level1,having read the Concept web site it states that the resistance level is not important. I have always struggled with my technique but I think I have it about right its just about consistency from now on. Do you think my time compares with times posted on the Concept 2 I am 57 in May by the way.

By: gubernatrix

gubernatrix — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:48:15 +0000

Good post Martin – and good luck with the rowing!

By: Martin Prest

Martin Prest — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:26:03 +0000

I need to knock 30 seconds off my 2,000m time to hit my target of 8 mins but hope to achieve it.

I’ve not been rowing for very long, so this has pointed out a few areas I need to improve – thanks!

Still trying to find the best resistance.

http://www.martinprest.com/2012/01/05/my-secret-love-affair-concept-2-indoor-rowing-machine/

By: gubernatrix

gubernatrix — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:30:54 +0000

It’s very hard to build muscle on a rower, or any cardio machine. You need to lift weights, or at the least do bodyweight exercises such as pull ups and push ups.

By: Otis

Otis — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:41:39 +0000

Thank you very much for all the information!. At last things seem to become clear.
I do have a question though:

What’s the best way to build up muscle on a rower, instead of losing too much weight?
Are there any training programs for that?

My rower has a resistance level of 1-16.

Ik hope someone knows the best way to achieve this.

Thank you!

By: Bataanivy

Bataanivy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:36:45 +0000

hello there, its a nice day outside today, dont you think?
winter almost gone!!

By: gubernatrix

gubernatrix — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:26:50 +0000

Anna, take a look at my post on ergo training – this will really help you:
http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/03/indoor-rowing-training/

One of your issues is that your SPM is very high. You are probably cutting your stroke short and losing a lot of drive through the legs. You need to train at a lower SPM and focus on getting more from each stroke. The sample workouts in the post I linked to will help you.