It's worth having a look at the force curve on the PM as it gives you an idea of your stroke form as at 2:19/31 you could probably be a bit more efficient! Do a few strokes and stick a picture up, ideally you want a nice round curve with no peaks or troughs.
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Thanks, seems I need to investigate the settings more. Tbh I've just been using "Just Row" and not really looked into it. The SPM seems fairly consistent whether I do long or short strokes, maybe I need to up the resistance, would that make any difference? I'll have a look for the force curve.
You could do with seeing what 5 on your damper actually relates to as drag factor. If you go into More Options, then Display Drag, pull a few stokes and see what it says. At 75kg, maybe try about 125, see how it feels and go from there. About 110 to 135 seems a good range for most people depending on height and weight.
I'd imagine it's just your form that needs working on, there are some great videos for that though. With more efficient form you'll be smashing your pace at a much lower SPM!
I'd imagine it's just your form that needs working on, there are some great videos for that though. With more efficient form you'll be smashing your pace at a much lower SPM!
Cheers, there's always more to these things than there first appears. I definitely feel like I'm working hard so as you say there is likely some increased efficiency to be had.You could do with seeing what 5 on your damper actually relates to as drag factor. If you go into More Options, then Display Drag, pull a few stokes and see what it says. At 75kg, maybe try about 125, see how it feels and go from there. About 110 to 135 seems a good range for most people depending on height and weight.
I'd imagine it's just your form that needs working on, there are some great videos for that though. With more efficient form you'll be smashing your pace at a much lower SPM!
Edit: Just checked it, it was about 135, nudged it down a bit, still roughly set at 5 but now gives 125.
Looking at technique it seems I go far too far forward, seat pretty well touching my feet. A lot to be gained here I think.
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I'm keen to get a rowing machine for home, as I remember it being the hardest of workouts that could be good over winter instead of being on the bike for hours in the dark. Can anyone give some tips on something decent that would be suitable and that is fair value?
I got a really good 0% deal on a Concept 2, they are very good and have great resale value. Seems a lot to spend but if you use them regularly you soon get your money's worth and they are well made. I don't pay for gym membership any more so eventually it pays for itself. I like rowing as it is a good all rounder and very time efficient, you soon get tired!
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Also have a look at JTX... I have had the Ignite Air nor almost 2½ years and it's great. Costs much less than the Concept although the computer isn't as detailed as the Concept (doesn't give splits over a longer distance for example)
As Richie has said above, if you don't want to spend concept2 money, get a JTX rower - the money you save more than makes up for the more limiting computer. I've said earlier in this thread but easy to miss, build quality is comparable to a C2.
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Use the c2 in our CrossFit box! They are great! Would like one at my own house to be fair!
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Sweet, have found someone selling this for €200
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Not a Concept 2, but i don't plan on Intervals and i've wanted a water rower. Seems sturdy enough.
Wooden Rowing Machine - 5 levels of resistance with water.
Get our wooden rowing machine with water resistance. 5 levels of resistance and computer to control your workout.
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Not a Concept 2, but i don't plan on Intervals and i've wanted a water rower. Seems sturdy enough.
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I would just like to brag about the Facebook marketplace bargain I had a few months back, a Concept 2 Model C with PM5 monitor for £30.
Bit beaten up cosmetically but works great and is my first foray into indoor rowing.
What a workout!
Bit beaten up cosmetically but works great and is my first foray into indoor rowing.
What a workout!
Talk about a bargain, not sure if you can get spares but you can't go wrong at that price. I've been pushing it a bit more and found out that 500m in 2mins is about my limit at my current fitness level, you can really feel it!
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I've restarted the Pete's Plan a couple of weeks back. Doing 4 days/week now (3 standard plus 1 optional). Will do the 24 weeks on that and then see how I want to proceed from there.
I manage 2k in 7:45 as part of my longer rows so it would be interesting to see if I can do it in 7:00 as a single session. Sounds easy enough but that's 11sec/500 split to take off.
I manage 2k in 7:45 as part of my longer rows so it would be interesting to see if I can do it in 7:00 as a single session. Sounds easy enough but that's 11sec/500 split to take off.
One year later and I finally filled the screen with 175k metre months! The consistency has given me a good base and I feel like I'm now pretty much back to where I was pre surgery. I even gave the erg a treat this week and gave it a deep clean as it's the first time I've properly stripped it down since lockdown.
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