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re: Exercise Gurus -- Rowing Machine
Posted on 2/22/15 at 8:00 pm to JudgeHolden
Posted on 2/22/15 at 8:00 pm to JudgeHolden
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Exercise Gurus
Sup?
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Rowing Machine
I don't use them. Hope this helps.
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Posted on 2/22/15 at 8:15 pm to tigerfoot
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This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 5:49 am
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:16 pm to tigerfoot
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2000 meter warm up, nothing crazy, just steady. Usually takes about 8 minutes on 7 resistance
so you warm up at 2 min, yet sprint work at 1:50?
You get into a rhythm. The first thousand not as intense. Ends being close to a sprint for the last 700 or so. And it's more like 8:30 to be more precise. I'm definitely not working nearly as hard in that 2000 as I am in the 500.
2000 meter warm up, nothing crazy, just steady. Usually takes about 8 minutes on 7 resistance
so you warm up at 2 min, yet sprint work at 1:50?
You get into a rhythm. The first thousand not as intense. Ends being close to a sprint for the last 700 or so. And it's more like 8:30 to be more precise. I'm definitely not working nearly as hard in that 2000 as I am in the 500.
Posted on 2/22/15 at 9:45 pm to jdaute2
Red's?
Posted on 2/22/15 at 10:26 pm to bigblake
Yeah, I've never sniffed 1:22 
I have been 1:35 a couple times. I'll experiment with it and see.
What kind of stroke rate do y'all churn out?
I have been 1:35 a couple times. I'll experiment with it and see. What kind of stroke rate do y'all churn out?
Posted on 2/22/15 at 10:34 pm to bigblake
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1:22 or so 500m splits and the very worst guy a 1:34 or so
Posted on 2/22/15 at 10:47 pm to 90proofprofessional
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1:22 or so 500m splits and the very worst guy a 1:34 or so
This is bonkers!!! That's serious work. I could prolly get in the 1:30s for a couple but to sustain that is impressive from a cardio fitness standpoint.
1:22 or so 500m splits and the very worst guy a 1:34 or so
This is bonkers!!! That's serious work. I could prolly get in the 1:30s for a couple but to sustain that is impressive from a cardio fitness standpoint.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 6:39 am to tigerfoot
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This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 5:50 am
Posted on 2/23/15 at 8:58 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
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You will do more distance in shorter time the higher the resistance.
I didn't believe you. I tried the C2 on 7 instead of 10. You are right. Now how the hell does that happen?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:00 am to JudgeHolden
tabata rows FTW
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:34 am to JudgeHolden
I've always used the highest resistance. I either do 500 m intervals. Usually 10-12 of them. Or ill do the 10000 meter workout. Highest resistance is 10. I have done the 500m at level 10 around 1:55-2:00. My best ever at level 10 was 1:48
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 9:37 am
Posted on 2/23/15 at 9:45 am 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.
As another former NCAA rower I will also back this up.
Going to also add to make sure you know what you are doing when using a rowing machine. Too many people use their arms way too much, make sure your legs are doing the work and that you aren't using your back (or arms) to complete the motion.
You want to avoid the temptation to have a high stroke rate. You want smooth, powerful strokes that will maximize rowing speed. I would alternate days. Row distance on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Do 500m repeats on Tuesday and Thursday. On Saturday I would row a hard 2000 with the goal to try and lower that time as much as possible. That isn't a definitive plan but something I found worked for me.
Putting the resistance above 4/5 for anything over 1000m usually results in overcompensating and using your back and arms due to fatigue.
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 9:47 am
Posted on 2/23/15 at 11:02 am to bigblake
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stroke rate for 500m was 38-40
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:05 pm to ForkEmDemons
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Going to also add to make sure you know what you are doing when using a rowing machine. Too many people use their arms way too much, make sure your legs are doing the work and that you aren't using your back (or arms) to complete the motion.
Well, I obviously don't know what I'm doing. I usually only get on the C2 only when my shin problems make me bail early from my treadmill workouts & I want to do something to keep my heartrate up. My typical row workout is a 3000m in about 15:00. My lower back is usually screaming by the end.
Any good resources you can point me to online to steer me straight?
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