how fast can you row 2000 metres ?
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JJCW said:
Digger said:
JJCW said:
I'm gonna give this a go at the gym tonight - no idea how i'll do at all!! I'm pretty fit, but never use the rower at all! 
Just dont do the classic mistake of going straight in at level 10. Start at say 5 and then change up/down according to how your lungs and joints are coping. Also check out the diagrams on the rower itself to check posture - key thing is to keep your back straight as you drive back.Its quite amusing watching a guy who's obviously fresh to the rower going gungho on level 10 only to implode a few minutes later.
Thanks for the tips, i'll report back tomorrow, hopefully still in one piece
tricky69 said:
think it might be worth a thread... it is a great way to test general fitness and and great way to improve stamina.
My Fastest recently which was about 2 weeks ago was 7min 23sec
I can do it sub 8 minutes, but rarely push myself that hard any more. I do quite like the Concept 2 rowing machine though, like we have at work, might even buy one to use at home.My Fastest recently which was about 2 weeks ago was 7min 23sec
EdJ said:
So does the resistance level make a difference or not? My understanding is that it doesn't...
The higher setting is harder to pull, but it maintains speed better on the return stroke. Set it low and it spins easy, but stops a lot when you let go. 10 is like a 'high gear', cover more distance if you are big and have a strong pull.
1 is for skinny guys who are like a racing whippet, banging out 45 strokes per minute.
tonyvid said:
JJCW said:
Digger said:
JJCW said:
I'm gonna give this a go at the gym tonight - no idea how i'll do at all!! I'm pretty fit, but never use the rower at all!
Just dont do the classic mistake of going straight in at level 10. Start at say 5 and then change up/down according to how your lungs and joints are coping. Also check out the diagrams on the rower itself to check posture - key thing is to keep your back straight as you drive back.Its quite amusing watching a guy who's obviously fresh to the rower going gungho on level 10 only to implode a few minutes later.
Thanks for the tips, i'll report back tomorrow, hopefully still in one piece
zollburgers said:
I did it in 6:20 when my gym had a rowing competition. I was so confident I'd win as I'd beaten all the trainer's times.......until someone destroyed my time 
That's a great erg time!Do you row for a club? If you do that with no formal training I really suggest you join a rowing club...
RRS_Staffs said:
http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/rankings.asp
That makes you pretty tasty then
Out of interest have you had tuition and are you a club rower, or have you been?
Thanks for the link,sorry for not replying sooner, makes interesting reading. No never been a rower, i come from a rugby background so maybe the years of the training i did for that may have had a bearing on the outcome. Probably a case of power over technique. That makes you pretty tasty then
Out of interest have you had tuition and are you a club rower, or have you been?
Did a flat out 500 at the end of the concept 500metre x1 min rest for 15 reps, managed a 1:33, would like to try it when fresh, but feeling fresh is rare at the moment.
I think tomorrow i'll try the 2000m, just had a week of 4 training sessions a day, so today is a day of rest, and watching the lions!!
Edited by Bosshogg76 on Saturday 20th June 11:23
zollburgers said:
I did it in 6:20 when my gym had a rowing competition. I was so confident I'd win as I'd beaten all the trainer's times.......until someone destroyed my time
Christ almighty that's quick.My ex was in GB squad and she wasn't getting that.
I wont post my times up, I don't think the display is long enough anymore.
Just to add I don't think anyone destroyed your time.
Edited by elster on Saturday 20th June 14:32
Just seen this thread and thought I would give it ago whilst work was quiet.
Christ it was tough! Havn't been on a rowing machine in well over a year and came off at the end feeling slightly light headed before collapsing in a heap on the floor. Could barely move for 15 minutes!
The quad pain....
Still, I have dragged myself to the computer to post my time of 6:59.4
Room for improvement for sure!
Will try again in a few days!
Christ it was tough! Havn't been on a rowing machine in well over a year and came off at the end feeling slightly light headed before collapsing in a heap on the floor. Could barely move for 15 minutes!
The quad pain....Still, I have dragged myself to the computer to post my time of 6:59.4
Room for improvement for sure!
Will try again in a few days!Also, just looked up the world record time, 5:36.6 by New Zealander, Rob Waddell in 2007. Not bad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Waddell
"Waddell has one of the highest VO2 max intake levels of any athlete ever tested"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Waddell
"Waddell has one of the highest VO2 max intake levels of any athlete ever tested"
Ohhhh! Might have a "Claim to fame" here....
I've gone under 6 mins a number of times, 5.54 was my best. (in recent years i havent timed myself and rarely use a concept for anything more than a warm up when i'm training back....could prob do a 6 something though if i took a week to prepare). I have a vague ambition to go under 6 mins at age 40 (5 years away) so i may go back to it.
Just looked at the rankings and it seems 40 year olds struggle with sub 6's....i may have to revert to my alternative goal of dunking a b ball at 40 + (havent done that in a while either but it seems an easy target )
I've gone under 6 mins a number of times, 5.54 was my best. (in recent years i havent timed myself and rarely use a concept for anything more than a warm up when i'm training back....could prob do a 6 something though if i took a week to prepare). I have a vague ambition to go under 6 mins at age 40 (5 years away) so i may go back to it.
Just looked at the rankings and it seems 40 year olds struggle with sub 6's....i may have to revert to my alternative goal of dunking a b ball at 40 + (havent done that in a while either but it seems an easy target
)Edited by Tiggsy on Saturday 20th June 20:36
Edited by Tiggsy on Saturday 20th June 20:42
when i was 18/19 and did my PB i was a tad under 6ft7 and between 18 - 19 stone. I'm now (35) about an inch shorter and a stone lighter.
all the guys i knew that rowed a lot hated that i never used the thing...i hated it so i only ever rowed in daft gym competitions and stuff for fun....i doubt i've rowed 2000m more than 20 times in my life.....but most of them where sub 6 ...i just had a knack for it.
all the guys i knew that rowed a lot hated that i never used the thing...i hated it so i only ever rowed in daft gym competitions and stuff for fun....i doubt i've rowed 2000m more than 20 times in my life.....but most of them where sub 6 ...i just had a knack for it.
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