how fast can you row 2000 metres ?

[Tiggsy]

So said:

ORD said:

I am not being horrid to the chap. If it were his strength I would say nothing. But anyone of his height and weight should be able to do around 8:15 with little effort, disability notwithstanding. It is just technique.

You underestimate the state of the average Joe!

There are a LOT of people that couldn't get 60K of the deck, or row sub 8, or whatever.

In an ideal world, they could (if I were president of the New UK I'd deport anyone able bodied that couldn't get under 30m for 5k jog) but ...many just can't.

[Grindle]

7 47 today

[clonmult]

So said:

ORD said:

So said:

It has little to do with arms. It's mostly a leg exercise. If you're going to say you've also got the legs of a 12-year old you need to post up a photo of your torso and head.

In all seriousness though, look at some of the rowing tutorials on Youtube. Your form needs some work. You don't need to be a gym god; with your weight and physique a basically decent technique will take 30 seconds off your time.

And every able bodied adult male should be able to deadlift 200kg the first time he tries...

The guy has just said he’s a fat and weak, so he’s not likely to be generating much force!

It’s not the same thing at all, it’s more akin to him being unable deadlift less than 60k for a single rep.

I am not being horrid to the chap. If it were his strength I would say nothing. But anyone of his height and weight should be able to do around 8:15 with little effort, disability notwithstanding. It is just technique.

A lot of people do have truly diabolical technique, but it is easy to get it very wrong. Most PTs at gyms don't have a clue and never correct their clients technique - and saw one of our PTs on the erg last week, and he was absolutely shocking - lots of apparent effort and no real pace.

Would have been more useful to suggest looking into technique, as your original response was primarily negative.

[Highway Star]

No posts on this thread since COVID-19 started...

My Concept 2 Model D has been getting more use over the past month than over the past 5 years. I swim competitively, but last training at the pool was four weeks ago now, so trying to do 3-4 rowing sessions a week in the garage to at least keep some sort of CV fitness.

My first 5k 'test' was four weeks ago and did a 19.03. Tonight, I did another one and managed 18.39. Also managed a 10k which was the first one I'd done for more than 20 years since I rowed properly at uni!

So glad I didn't cash in the C2 a while back and hung on to it - it's worth a lot more (temporarily) now too!

[So]

Highway Star said:

No posts on this thread since COVID-19 started...

Symptoms of COVID-19

Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face

Symptoms of CONCEPT 2

Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face

So why buy a Concept 2 for £900, when you can contract the virus for free?

[JJ55]

The other half has bought a concept 2 which is brilliant. After looking at various beginner programs online have decided to follow the British rowing beginners program as it looks well thought out & fully doable for an unfit total novice compared to others I found online. However I’m a bit confused by the session 1 & 2 thing. Do these both have to be done on the same day & if so how long should I take a break between them?

Week 1
Aim: Get used to being on the rowing machine, develop technique (consistent stroke rate, sequence and posture) and build basic fitness.
Session 1: 1 min row at low intensity, 1 min rest, repeat 5 times.
Session 2: 5 min row at low intensity, 3 min rest, repeat 2 times

Also if anyone has any links to good YouTube videos to help improve technique please post up