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Big Chicken! |
posted: 3/10/2008 at 11:16 AM |
I just found this new thing at the gym. They recently got a rower machine. WOW! I LOVE this thing! I've been doing at least 2000 meters each time I go in, usually after a run or on a no-running day. What a great and fun workout. And I get to work my upper body, which I desperately need.
Anyone else? Any advice or tips? |
Kris C
Running away from the couch one mile at a time! |
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posted: 3/10/2008 at 2:31 PM |
YAY rowing! I'm a former rower, but I still use the "erg", i.e., rowing machine. I would encourage you to peek around, on the Concept2 website or other places, to see how other people do it. Remember the order in which you move things -- if you start curled, or at the "catch" -- first legs push you back, then your torso swings, and then your back squeezes and pulls your arms in.
On the way back same order - arms, then back, then legs.
Also you should go backwards about twice as fast as you glide forward.
Also, probably on the side of the big wheel there is a level and series of numbers, don't EVER put that number above 3 or so. It's just not necessary and you are much more likely to tweak your back, and a tweaked back is no fun.
GOOD LUCK! HAVE FUN! |
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posted: 3/10/2008 at 4:00 PM |
| I really miss rowing...it is great Xtraining...but my gym doesnt have one. I really miss the one my gym in Texas had ...oh this had to be 15 years ago. It had the video display where you could set yourself up a pace rower and then "race" the target. Kept it fun. |
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VictorN |
posted: 3/13/2008 at 1:00 PM |
I have an old erg that I use 3-4 times a week. Usually I use it for 15-20 minutes as a warm up before other training or occasionally as cross training.
Be sure you ramp up slowly and monitor any pains in your back.
Victor |
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Big Chicken! |
posted: 3/13/2008 at 2:34 PM |
| Thanks everyone! I have ordered the technique DVD from Concept 2. I cruised their website and it is chock full of info. I really enjoy the erg (apparently that is what I do, who knew?!) and have made it a regular part of my day. |
Kris C
Running away from the couch one mile at a time! |
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posted: 3/14/2008 at 12:00 PM |
| Rowing's my main form of crosstraining. I bought a Concept2 rower off of E-Bay four years ago & it was a great investment. Very little maintenance & I get a terrific workout. I usually row for a set distance (10K) & watch a DVD while I'm doing it. It's not as good a cardio workout as running but, it's pretty good & I do like the way it tones up my upper body. |
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posted: 3/21/2008 at 9:18 PM
modified: 3/21/2008 at 9:18 PM |
My Schwinn Windrigger rower got relegated to the guest bedroom, where it sits, all on its own 
Guess I should/could use it huh?!?!?  |
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