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by Mitchs240
February 7th, 2021, 10:16 am
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Cover/Padding for Seat
Replies: 24
Views: 12836

Re: Cover/Padding for Seat

I see C/R has a high and low version. The low seems to be the most commonly purchased, but it’s currently out of stock. I can’t really tell if one is better than the other. Does anyone have any advice on which to buy? Thanks!
by Mitchs240
September 5th, 2019, 10:30 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Looking for training advice
Replies: 32
Views: 14618

Re: Looking for training advice

I’d appreciate some advice from the experienced folks here. I’m a 68 y/o guy 5’7, 160. I’ve been rowing for a few years, but have had no coaching other than watching videos. At an average stroke rate of 22 I generally do 6,450 meters in 30 minutes. How do you use the stroke length and force measurem...
by Mitchs240
November 4th, 2017, 10:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Heart rate monitor
Replies: 25
Views: 19479

Re: Heart rate monitor

I use the Garmin Vivoactive HR watch and the Garmin chest strap. The strap is very reliable and the rowing app on the watch is very good as well. With the Garmin, the strap supersedes the heart rate sensor on the watch and gives more accurate information.
by Mitchs240
September 25th, 2016, 9:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!
Replies: 14081
Views: 5788994

Re: New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

Just improved my 1 hour personal best to 13,770 from 13,705. 66 years old, been rowing for just over 2 years. How did I miss this great exercise for so long! Still trying to get my stroke rate down; now averaging 26 spm. Any tips that would help would be appreciated! Thanks!
by Mitchs240
September 25th, 2016, 9:34 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Fitbit Charge 2??
Replies: 6
Views: 4631

Re: Fitbit Charge 2??

I suggest you look at the Garmin vivoactive HR. It has an app for rowing that does a pretty good job on stroke count and is ok with the heart rate (it comes with a wrist-based heart rate monitor). I purchased the Garmin chest strap and feel it does a better job of measuring heart rate. When used, th...