Rowing

Anthony Bainbridge · 11-23-2005, 07:10 PM

First, great site. I've been doing GPP workouts for awhile to supplement my weight training, but it's always nice to stumble on new ideas and routines.

Anyway, to my question. I did "Tabata This" for the first time on Saturday and I seemed to fall short on rowing. My best 20 second set was 6 calories. I noticed in the example scoring in the FAQ, they listed 12? HOW?? Do machines vary that much or was I just not rowing hard enough? Input would be appreciated!

Lincoln Brigham · 11-23-2005, 09:02 PM

Not rowing hard enough/efficient enough. You also might try a different damper setting.

Jonathan Robert Long · 11-24-2005, 02:50 AM

Anthony,
Have you rowed before? When I started rowing, my technique on the concept2 was about as terrible as my diet. I got better at rowing, by rowing. Go to the concept2 site, if you can, and look at the technique video-it helped me alot. The biggest problem I was having was letting my arms bend, through the pull. Keep your back straight, head up, arms locked and drive through the heels. I am at the point I might even kinda like rowing. Maybe? Good Luck

Anthony Bainbridge · 11-24-2005, 05:11 AM

I've rowed on the water about 15 years ago, but this was the first time using the machine.

I did try different damper settings (assuming the 1-10 setting is the "damper") and it didn't seem to make any difference in resistance.

I'll check out the site mentioned above. Thanks!

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11-23-2005, 07:10 PM	#1
Anthony Bainbridge Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fredericton New Brunswick Posts: 3,886	First, great site. I've been doing GPP workouts for awhile to supplement my weight training, but it's always nice to stumble on new ideas and routines. Anyway, to my question. I did "Tabata This" for the first time on Saturday and I seemed to fall short on rowing. My best 20 second set was 6 calories. I noticed in the example scoring in the FAQ, they listed 12? HOW?? Do machines vary that much or was I just not rowing hard enough? Input would be appreciated!

11-23-2005, 09:02 PM	#2
Lincoln Brigham Member Profile: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 3,987	Not rowing hard enough/efficient enough. You also might try a different damper setting.

11-24-2005, 02:50 AM	#3
Jonathan Robert Long Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: rio das ostras rio de janeiro Posts: 38	Anthony, Have you rowed before? When I started rowing, my technique on the concept2 was about as terrible as my diet. I got better at rowing, by rowing. Go to the concept2 site, if you can, and look at the technique video-it helped me alot. The biggest problem I was having was letting my arms bend, through the pull. Keep your back straight, head up, arms locked and drive through the heels. I am at the point I might even kinda like rowing. Maybe? Good Luck

11-24-2005, 05:11 AM	#4
Anthony Bainbridge Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fredericton New Brunswick Posts: 3,886	I've rowed on the water about 15 years ago, but this was the first time using the machine. I did try different damper settings (assuming the 1-10 setting is the "damper") and it didn't seem to make any difference in resistance. I'll check out the site mentioned above. Thanks!