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by [old] ian
September 14th, 2004, 9:38 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Rowing And Weightwatchers
Replies: 59
Views: 28831

Weight Loss/ Weight Control

Hi,<br>Was very interested in this thread as I am currently using the weight watchers points system along with my rowing training. Over the past 6 weeks I have lost 22 pounds from 285 to 263 my aim is for around 250-255 which was the weight I used to compete in Judo. I gained a lot for some reason d...
by [old] ian
July 28th, 2004, 12:01 pm
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: 100k
Replies: 12
Views: 6363

Training

Heather,<br>Sorry should have asked in one post but do you think rowing on water was better training for this event, Technique wise I think it would be better but I speak as someone who has never rowed on water as I think theres enough trouble in the world without me having to be rescued every coupl...
by [old] ian
July 28th, 2004, 11:55 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: 100k
Replies: 12
Views: 6363

Training

Heather,<br>Really well done I did one in April and you're right the bragging rights are nice.<br>Even after two months I still get pointed out in the gym and people want to talk about it. <br><br>best regards<br>Ian
by [old] ian
June 8th, 2004, 2:44 pm
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Weight Training/cardio?
Replies: 4
Views: 2998

Health and Fitness

Trish,<br>if you use weights you may like to try unilateral training using dumbells. This involves one armed shoulder press, bent rows, curls or any other exercise you may feel like but only work one side of the body per session. Train your weaker<br>side monday and friday and the stronger side just...
by [old] ian
June 1st, 2004, 11:26 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Interval Length
Replies: 6
Views: 3694

Training

Hi George,<br>I used a few 10km intervals whilst training for a solo 100km. I varied times but <br>liked to go at around 2;10 - 2;15 split for 3 sets with 7 minutes rest. This was slightly faster than my last marathon split and I have no idea why I chose 7 mins<br>rest but it worked for me. <br><br>...