Concept2 indoor rowing

alexthecheese

alexthecheese

alexthecheese

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Been doing a fair bit of rowing lately and I know there's an online Concept2 rowing challenge kinda thing, but I was wondering what resistance level you're supposed to have it on to compete. I'm on about 6.5/7 at the moment, doing 3500 metres in about 14 minutes, which I'm trying to improve upon, but I cant tell if that's any good or not as I dont know what other rowers are set to.

Is there a standard to it all?
 
you want a drag factor of 134 - so go into the menu and set it up with the right resistance. As the machines get older you can lower the bar and still have the same drag (they get worn in, a bit more natural drag).

On a new machine thats about 5.

I am just getting back into ergs (after braking my elbow). Back down to doing 6:40's for 2k - aiming for sub 6:40 by summer.
 
Adam W said:
I am just getting back into ergs (after braking my elbow). Back down to doing 6:40's for 2k - aiming for sub 6:40 by summer.
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I just started on them.... did an embarrassing 8:36 the other day :p Was shattered for the next 2 days.

In my defense, i do it after my weights session, hope to get it under 8mintues over the coming months.
 
I believe in competition you can use any resistance you want because the distance you go with each stroke will vary accordingly. If you are strong you will get better times from using a high resistance though. Rowers tend to use 3-4 which is equivalent to a DF of 134 as gives the same resistance you would feel in a boat. Basicly just go for whatever you feel most comfortable with or gives you the best times.
 
sorry to change subject slightly but can I just ask about rowing machines? I cant afford a concept rowing machine but I have found a Oxford Horizon 2 Cs Air rower Here is this anygood really would like to get a rower to improve fitness and burn some fat.

Many thanks
 
So you are saying that No rowing machine at all is better than having the one I mentioned...I really can't belive this I realize that the concept 2 is the one to go for out of choice and maybe much better machine, but to dissmiss all the others seems a bit harsh! they cant be that bad and it must be better to do somthing than nothing ???
 
YEs it is harsh, but the trouble is you will never see a gym with anything but a concept 2.

I would love you to try the other makes and prove everyone wrong though, concept 2's dont have enough competition, hence the ridiculous price.
 
Hate rowing* as I find it hard to go at regular pace. Everytime I do it I have push to try and beat my personal best :p

Still can't get under 8mins for 2k though :( I'm too short and need to brush up on my technique, my legs don't seem to do anything.

*I do enjoy it really
 
Adam W said:
you will spank your back on resistance ten.
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How so? I rowed for years on resistance 10, only reason I don't now is due to my big ass belly getting in the way :(
 
Dano said:
How so? I rowed for years on resistance 10, only reason I don't now is due to my big ass belly getting in the way :(
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perhaps its just the experience i have had with coaches, there could be coaches out there that do say resistance ten is good.
 
Doing resistance ten is more of a weights workout than a cardio I find. And yes it does do my back in after 10mins, usually have it at about 7 personally.
 
10 destroys your back, 5 or 6 does me fine. Had one of these for about a year now, got rid of spare tyre in next to no time. :)
 
How long is a typical work out on one of these machines ? I know that might sound a stupid question like how long is a bit of string, but just wondered how long you guys do in a session?
 
Well myself 45mins total per day, 5 days a week with 2 days recovery. Tend to change workout distance and settings often within a week to keep things fresh. :)
 
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