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Exercise Gurus -- Rowing Machine
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:22 pm
I'm doing high intensity intervals, 500 meters as fast as I can, maximum resistance on the machine, five reps. I have gotten faster, but my recovery period between reps seems longer.
Which is better, faster pulls or shorter recovery? Goal is weight loss and cardio fitness. TIA.
Which is better, faster pulls or shorter recovery? Goal is weight loss and cardio fitness. TIA.
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Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:23 pm to JudgeHolden
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Goal is weight loss and cardio fitness. TIA.
You can just come out, we still accept you.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:27 pm to JudgeHolden
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Which is better, faster pulls or shorter recovery? Goal is weight loss and cardio fitness. TIA.
You will do more distance in shorter time the higher the resistance. It makes your muscles burn more due to the increased resistance though. The resistance across water on the concept 2 is halfway between 3-4 so that's generally where I stay. As a warmup I normally try to row 2000m in the shortest time possible. After that I go into more resistance but slower pace and finish with a sprint at 3-4 for another 2000.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:37 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Mix it up.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 3:41 pm to JudgeHolden
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maximum resistance on the machine
The following link explains where your damper should be coming from an olympic rowing champion LINK
**This assume a concept2 rower. Long story short, max resistence isn't optimal for 99% of people on a rower
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I have gotten faster, but my recovery period between reps seems longer.
If you push yourself harder, your recovery period is longer. If you sprint 400meters or jogged 400 meters, which one would require a longer break before sprinting a second 400meters?
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Which is better, faster pulls or shorter recovery? Goal is weight loss and cardio fitness.
Long distance rowing is the best for both of these. Start rowing 5-10ks. No shame in breaking them up into 1-2ks with a break so your butt doesn't get sore from the sitting
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 2/22/15 at 4:36 pm to JudgeHolden
Go for long distance rows
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:16 pm to Farkwad
2000 meter warm up, nothing crazy, just steady. Usually takes about 8 minutes on 7 resistance. Then 8 sets of 500m sprints with one minute break after each sprint on resistance 8 and I try to get thru each one in 1:50 or less. You'll prolly wanna kill yourself but won't have the energy about halfway through, it's pretty brutal but a damn good workout.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:19 pm to JudgeHolden
Get a barbell or dumbbell and do some real rows.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:25 pm to JudgeHolden
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:37 pm to JudgeHolden
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This post was edited on 2/25/15 at 2:32 am
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:38 pm to BluegrassBelle
I'll probably be getting a Concept 2 soon!
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:39 pm to jdaute2
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2000 meter warm up, nothing crazy, just steady. Usually takes about 8 minutes on 7 resistance. Then 8 sets of 500m sprints with one minute break after each sprint on resistance 8 and I try to get thru each one in 1:50 or less. You'll prolly wanna kill yourself but won't have the energy about halfway through, it's pretty brutal but a damn good workout.
No shite man... there aren't many exercises more agony inducing than 500m sprints on a rowing machine. Just awful... but effective.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:42 pm to bigblake
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If you're doing 500m sprints then resistance should be on 6-7. For 1000m or more you should have it on 3-4
So far only response that sounds like he knows what he's taking about.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 5:45 pm to BoostAddict
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This post was edited on 2/25/15 at 2:33 am
Posted on 2/22/15 at 6:01 pm to JudgeHolden
What's your 500 time?
Posted on 2/22/15 at 7:16 pm to CBLSU316
PB is 1:42. Usual is around 1:50.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 7:43 pm to JudgeHolden
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500 meters as fast as I can, maximum resistance on the machine, five reps
500 meters in 5 repetitions?
Posted on 2/22/15 at 7:46 pm to jdaute2
quote:so you warm up at 2 min, yet sprint work at 1:50?
2000 meter warm up, nothing crazy, just steady. Usually takes about 8 minutes on 7 resistance
Posted on 2/22/15 at 7:52 pm to bigblake
quote:Doing 10k in the morning at 6, not really looking forward to it. Going to shoot for a 2:15 pace. Never went that far. My best 2k is 7:10. Had a 3:14 1000 two weeks ago, shocked me on how much I fall off on the second 1000
A fun workout with a partner is 10,000m in 500m increments (you do 500m, then switch, the timer runs continuous). You row it in socks for quick switching. You can also do it in shoes but your partner needs to loosen up/tighten while you are rowing.
I hate the rower.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 7:53 pm
Posted on 2/22/15 at 7:55 pm to bigblake
quote:I don't doubt you, I am sure you are corrct... but when I get over 6, it just whips my arse....I have a pretty good leg drive, but I get some elbow deal going on that just hurts.
you're doing 500m sprints then resistance should be on 6-7.
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