Indoor Rowing
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Apr 2018
8:28pm, 5 Apr 2018
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Nellers
I've done a search and the last thread for Rowing was back in 2011 so I figure we'd best start again. I've buggered my Achilles so I can't run. The rowing machine at the gym doesn't seem to cause me any problems. I have a friend who has done a 2000m indoor rower race in 8 minutes dead, give or take a fraction. I did a 2000m time trial the other day in 9 minutes second time on the machine. I can never walk away from a challenge because I'm a bloody idiot. Therefore: It's on! Who else fancies a go? Who else is already doing better than that? What are your experiences with indoor rowing as X-Training? What are the benefits, pitfalls, dangers, highpoints etc? Talk to me.:-) |
Apr 2018
9:18pm, 5 Apr 2018
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alpenrose
I saw something on telly recently that said that the rowers are the most underused machines at the gym but actually give you the best all over workout.  I haven't been on a rower for yonks now so don't think I'll join in this challenge this year, thanks.
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Apr 2018
9:20pm, 5 Apr 2018
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alpenrose
Oh, and have you signed up for this year's new version of the Plankathon yet? Just 5 minutes a day for 2 weeks. There's a thread and links for it here /www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=57764
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Apr 2018
9:21pm, 5 Apr 2018
32,622 posts
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alpenrose
fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=57764
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Apr 2018
9:45pm, 5 Apr 2018
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Nellers
One of the things I liked about the rowers at the gym is that they are rarely being used. I was on my own on them for most of my session tonight.
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Apr 2018
9:55pm, 5 Apr 2018
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lammo
Nellers you should be able to get to eight minutes no problem I use a rower to warm up pre gym sessions, I’ll have aproper go next week In the meantime check this out log.concept2.com |
Apr 2018
10:04pm, 5 Apr 2018
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HellsBells
Are you going to admit you're trying to beat a 17 year old girl
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Apr 2018
10:05pm, 5 Apr 2018
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Nellers
Well on that list I'm the 2327th fastest old bloke. I reckon you're right about being able to get some improvement on the 9 minute time, Lammo. I'm going to give it 2 or 3 weeks of doing 3 rowing sessions a week and have another go at the 2k time trial.
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Apr 2018
9:56am, 6 Apr 2018
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HellsBells
And bother you - you've got me scouring the Internet for second hand rowers!
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Apr 2018
10:01am, 6 Apr 2018
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Fitz
I joined a gym last October when I was injured and couldn't run. I got into the rowing as good aerobic exercise but low impact on the joints. Sadly the gym had a refit at the end of December and now has no rowers, although they have been "coming soon" for three months now... |
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