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by EricP
August 10th, 2022, 11:12 am
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Pimp my Erg
Replies: 16
Views: 8270

Re: Pimp my Erg

I don’t have a problem with pimping an erg, it doesn’t stop you from working out and if it makes you happy, happy is good! Vapor Fitness make seat cushions and phone holders in fluorescent colours https://vaporfitness.com/collections/rowing-machine-product and in the UK concept r us will refurb and ...
by EricP
January 7th, 2022, 6:39 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Restoring a Model C
Replies: 22
Views: 19020

Re: Restoring a Model C

Your erg looks great. Can I ask what paint you used?
by EricP
April 7th, 2018, 11:13 am
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: New PM 5 doesn't recognise flash drive
Replies: 15
Views: 14215

Re: New PM 5 doesn't recognise flash drive

Try a different flash drive? You didn't say how big but don't use very large (storage, not physical size) ones. I read here on the forums that Sandisk Cruzer Blade is good, I've tried both 8 GB and 16 GB ones and they work fine for me. They come in different colors so everyone can have their own co...
by EricP
April 4th, 2018, 11:36 am
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: New PM 5 doesn't recognise flash drive
Replies: 15
Views: 14215

New PM 5 doesn't recognise flash drive

I just received my new PM5. I used the Concept2 utility which recognised my flash drive (FAT32). I gave it my name. I downloaded new firmware to it, confirmed it was on the drive and plugged it into the PM5 which didn't recognise it. I tried reformatting the drive and repeating the process. No luck....
by EricP
August 29th, 2017, 6:24 pm
Forum: Weight Loss & Weight Control
Topic: Calorie counters on PM5 vs Fitbit
Replies: 10
Views: 14123

Re: Calorie counters on PM5 vs Fitbit

Lacking interest in technical analysis I use a different reasoning to work out my calories burned and how that relates to weight loss. Feel free to point out errors in my thinking. I use an AppleWatch with a Polar strap and HRM. The AppleWatch has a rowing workout. I've seen video of the gym Apple u...
by EricP
February 26th, 2014, 7:06 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Suggestions for arthritic knees please?
Replies: 13
Views: 23145

Re: Suggestions for arthritic knees please?

continued from my last post because of URL link limitations Research on OA and DHA/EPA is inconclusive, its one of those if it works for you then it works situations. From what I've read doses of fish oil up to about 3.5grams is safe though it has a blood thinning effect at higher dosages and if you...
by EricP
February 26th, 2014, 7:03 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Suggestions for arthritic knees please?
Replies: 13
Views: 23145

Re: Suggestions for arthritic knees please?

Continued from my last entry because of URL link limitations 4) Strengthening your hamstrings and quads is almost universally mentioned as a benefit to OA. 5) I found that taking a certain type of fish oil was helpful with the pain. First, fish oil itself is not the key issue, two Omega-3 fatty acid...
by EricP
February 26th, 2014, 7:01 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Suggestions for arthritic knees please?
Replies: 13
Views: 23145

Re: Suggestions for arthritic knees please?

I'm not a physician and my experience is based on chats with my doctor and reading a lot on the Internet (hah!). I think the suggestion of talking your specific condition over with a physio is a good one because the knee is complex and what works for me may be the worst thing for you. I'm 66 with os...