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Hey Bob and Laura - Sorry to be gone so long - crazy October. Heart rate training is such an interesting debate. My understanding is similar to yours, Bob, to actually find your true heartrates they would have to hook you up and measure Oxygen usage compared to heart rate. One thing I have found use...

I've also heard of the current formulas, but for some one in their 20's Maffetone's formula is a great way to get them to a similar number without trying to sit there working out the fancy formulas. And I am talking a sustainable of 30-60 minutes, which a lot of doctors really prefer a 140-150 range...

Hey Laura - I know what you mean about food, but eating well will help you heal faster and also help with that "sexy" energy you will need in 9 weeks ;-) Sounds like your off erg workouts are really good. Again alternate hard/ easy and you will actually accomplish more sooner. Some things that might...

sorry, old myth that gets passed around the gym some times. guess i should've checked first :oops: - but i do know that 150 at six feet tall and in shape looks a lot thinner than out of shape - don't you agree? Most of my college teammates who were six feet tall and 160 were very attractive. I had o...

You know when little kids burst into a room with a "tah dah!" That's what this feels like. I'm very excited to be here online. I will poke around a little more. I started rowing on the water 18 years ago and have been indoor rowing for 11 years. Since misery loves company, started some rowing classe...

You are in such a great spot to be in training wise - you have 13 weeks, you are young and you're TALL. I'm only 5'8" and what I would have given anything to be your height when I was in college. So the big questions...do you have a heart rate monitor? How long are you willing to remain on an erg? A...

There are some ferocious lists. BTW really enjoying listening to the dj's. Thanks! I have a very eclectic collection of music. Trans Siberian Orchestra has some great music that pairs up well with Nine Inch Nails, Metallica and Linkin Park. I also enjoy Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tub Thumping, selection...

I rowed through the majority of my third pregnancy. Some things I learned were: - don't wing your knees out to the side. Tendons loosen in your hips during pregnancy to eventually accommadate labor and delivery. It is possible to easily strain something so row straight with shorter stroke. - keep yo...