Is a rowing machine the silver bullet to weight loss?
Discussion
Stig said:
Being born and bred in Henley on Thames, suffice to say rowing isn't alien to me 
(rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!
Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
You can probably get a brand new Concept II model D for £750 with a bit of face-to-face negotiation. It is the benchmark erg and you'll sell it for nearly what you paid should you become bored with it. (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
13m said:
Stig said:
Being born and bred in Henley on Thames, suffice to say rowing isn't alien to me (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!
Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
You can probably get a brand new Concept II model D for £750 with a bit of face-to-face negotiation. It is the benchmark erg and you'll sell it for nearly what you paid should you become bored with it. (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
The Concept 2 is *the* standard rowing machine for a reason. No other out there offers the same reliability - they take age ridiculously well, they can take a serious pounding without any problems (I've been on a 24 hour team relay, we averaged 1:33 for 24 hours, it was a world record).
And as said, they do keep their value.
We've got 2 model Cs at home and a C2 ski erg - the combination of the erg and ski erg really is the complete whole body workout.
I have been eating sensibly and mostly rowing since september last year and have lost 19 pounds. This was doing about 15-20k per week. I am closer to my goal weight now and it is harder but the weight is still shifting and I have done 50k in January.
I have just bought a C2 Model D and got it nicely set up, its almost pleasurable now, ha!
I have just bought a C2 Model D and got it nicely set up, its almost pleasurable now, ha!
dkr09 said:
I have been eating sensibly and mostly rowing since september last year and have lost 19 pounds. This was doing about 15-20k per week. I am closer to my goal weight now and it is harder but the weight is still shifting and I have done 50k in January.
I have just bought a C2 Model D and got it nicely set up, its almost pleasurable now, ha!
Nice setup; I've given up on ergdata these days (despite having bought the cradle and cable).I have just bought a C2 Model D and got it nicely set up, its almost pleasurable now, ha!
If a row is pleasurable, you're either a masochist or not trying hard enough
clonmult said:
If a row is pleasurable, you're either a masochist or not trying hard enough
Type 2 pleasure only.http://www.tetongravity.com/story/adventure/the-th...
I've got a Concept 2 and enjoy it occasionally, but always struggled to shift weight with it alone.
Running does work for me even though I hate it with a passion. It's probably just because when I do enough of it I can run (slowly) for a couple of hours every two or three days, but 45 minutes on the rower is about my limit.
Not doing much of either at the moment though as it's a bit busy round here for my taste so thinking of getting a treadmill.
Running does work for me even though I hate it with a passion. It's probably just because when I do enough of it I can run (slowly) for a couple of hours every two or three days, but 45 minutes on the rower is about my limit.
Not doing much of either at the moment though as it's a bit busy round here for my taste so thinking of getting a treadmill.
clonmult said:
Nice setup; I've given up on ergdata these days (despite having bought the cradle and cable).
If a row is pleasurable, you're either a masochist or not trying hard enough
Haha! Mostly the latter! The beauty of rowing though is you can put as much or as little effort in as you like and it is still beneficial. Some days I have it large and nearly fall off needing a sick bucket others days I have a more leisurely row which is still burning the calories and keeping the weight in check!If a row is pleasurable, you're either a masochist or not trying hard enough
clonmult said:
13m said:
Stig said:
Being born and bred in Henley on Thames, suffice to say rowing isn't alien to me (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!
Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
You can probably get a brand new Concept II model D for £750 with a bit of face-to-face negotiation. It is the benchmark erg and you'll sell it for nearly what you paid should you become bored with it. (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
13m said:
clonmult said:
13m said:
Stig said:
Being born and bred in Henley on Thames, suffice to say rowing isn't alien to me (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!
Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
You can probably get a brand new Concept II model D for £750 with a bit of face-to-face negotiation. It is the benchmark erg and you'll sell it for nearly what you paid should you become bored with it. (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
Think I paid £400 for mine, and its been absolutely perfect. Managed a 66k row on it a while back, the sub 3 hour marathon felt fine too.
Don't bother buying new ...
clonmult said:
13m said:
clonmult said:
13m said:
Stig said:
Being born and bred in Henley on Thames, suffice to say rowing isn't alien to me (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!
Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
You can probably get a brand new Concept II model D for £750 with a bit of face-to-face negotiation. It is the benchmark erg and you'll sell it for nearly what you paid should you become bored with it. (rowed for Uppoer Thames at college). Memories of having to sprint on ergos until we threw up whilst training!Now, many years later, I've been thinking about getting a rowing machine so I can exercise irrespective of weather and whilst I watch TV
Any recommendations on machines? I see the water based ones are about £750, but knowing the risk of it getting put under the bed, should probably consider something a bit more affordable?
Think I paid £400 for mine, and its been absolutely perfect. Managed a 66k row on it a while back, the sub 3 hour marathon felt fine too.
Don't bother buying new ...
I wanted a model D and they were I think £650-£700 refurbished at the time. I paid £750 new.
13m said:
Not sure I agree with you.
I wanted a model D and they were I think £650-£700 refurbished at the time. I paid £750 new.
Sounds similar to the used/new prices that led me to choose new when I was looking.I wanted a model D and they were I think £650-£700 refurbished at the time. I paid £750 new.
clonmult said:
Managed a 66k row on it...
Streuth! How long did it take you?13m said:
Its a bit taller and suited to the infirm right?
Hahaha,,,, taller it is, for the lesser athlete it is not.. Funny you mention the height, I just stored 5 cases of James White organic drink underneath its frame and they are not in the way..I be back on it soon. 65 - 70 mins on the elliptical is becoming a bit boring....30 to 35 on each be a bit different..
louiebaby said:
I'm a long time out the sport now, but I'd have thought a Concept II is still the gold standard. I'd quite like a Dynamic one, but have no money or anywhere to put it. I spent far too much time on a Model D on sliders, and a Row-Perfect.
Keep an eye on GumTree and eBay, I'd have thought the prime time for them showing up is Feb/Mar, just like the drop off in gym membership.
You can also hire / buy (kind of HP, but hire to try first) a Water Rower - I have one of these.Keep an eye on GumTree and eBay, I'd have thought the prime time for them showing up is Feb/Mar, just like the drop off in gym membership.
The display / computer isn't as good as the Concept II, but advantage is you can stand it up vertically (& it looks good).
I'm up to 9/10,000m before work every morning (40 mins), after a year of using it.
Love it!!! Watch TV / Amazon Prime TV whilst exercising ;-)
throt said:
Hahaha,,,, taller it is, for the lesser athlete it is not..
From the C2 website, "From a practical standpoint, the higher frame means easier on-and-off for those with tired knees or mobility considerations."Nothing to be ashamed of throt, I admire the elderly who carry on for as long as possible. Good on you.
13m said:
throt said:
Hahaha,,,, taller it is, for the lesser athlete it is not..
From the C2 website, "From a practical standpoint, the higher frame means easier on-and-off for those with tired knees or mobility considerations."Nothing to be ashamed of throt, I admire the elderly who carry on for as long as possible. Good on you.
So still rocking,,, and not in a auntie chair
smifffymoto said:
As per title,along with sensible eating will I shed the pounds?
Can anybody suggest a good programme to start with?
Since being diagnosed with gallstones in April last year and spending a night in hospital I have gone out of my way to avoid fatty foods.Can anybody suggest a good programme to start with?
Nothing with cheese, butter, mayo etc.
No chocolate, cakes and nothing fried.
I an 5ft 11 and was 15 stone
Without any rowing machine or exercise regime I am now just over 12 stone.
Cost a fortune in new clothes, though
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