Concept2 Forum

Alissa, that seems like excellent analysis of the ramifications of not keeping an equal bend on both sides. While I don't have access to pilates machines, I am going to refocus on stretching my ankle and calf (and hamstrings), and use less compression for the time being in my rowing. Thank you very ...

Thanks for the response! While my left ankle has undoubtedly suffered some permanent effects from being born with club foot, I'm sure that stretching could help, at least a little. I've tried it in the past, doing calf stretches, but always gave up too soon, feeling that I didn't know what I was doi...

I was born with club foot on my left side, which I believe explains a noticeable difference in ankle flexibility between the right and left. Basically I can get much more of an acute angle between shin and top of foot on my right side than my left. I started rowing a couple weeks ago and have notice...

I'm quickly discovering that there's a lot more to this exercise than I initially thought, but suspect that after a week or so of consistent use I'll have a much better feel for stroke power. Thanks for all the replies.

Thank you very much. Those links are very informative and have given me a lot to digest. Plus I didn't realize there was a completely separate UK forum! I could probably spend weeks on these two boards alone, but can anyone tell me if there are any other significant indoor rowing forums out there?

Hello everyone, I just bought a model d on a semi-impulse (3 days of perusing these forums helped me pull the trigger) and received it yesterday. I have no prior rowing experience and have a few questions. <br /><br />Quick background: 30 yr old male, 185lb, 5'11", long arm span (monkey arms), in av...