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The erg is a nice supplement for getting in soccer shape but running needs to be you primary tool. I was on my high school (Frosh-Soph) soccer team and we (varsity, JV, Frosh-Soph) trained as a group. We did a mix of longish (5-6 mile) runs, hills, and intervals. We also did a ton of leg lifts, sit-...

Yes, your children can erg at a very young age. The pinch point safety items are definitely worth paying attention to, as well. C2 does have a school based program in which they lend ergs. That for traditional schools but they do have suggested curriculum and related ideas that may be helpful for yo...

Chad's apology and his reconciliation with Dwayne reminds me of Rocky's quote from #4, "I guess what I'm trying to say is, if I can change, and you can change, everybody can change."

Could world peace break out soon?

Neil

I'm glad it's working out for you but I would point out that you printing should not already be fading on a well made Halloween shirt.

Neil

I ordered the default one but changed the color to white. While a better quality shirt as a base would help a lot, my comments on the transfer would stand. Oh, the site was awful in my opinion. It kept crashing and I couldn't do what realy wanted to do. That would be putting the logo on the back and...

I have received my t-shirt from Zazzle and am extremely disappointed by the quality. It is thin and the transfer is low quality. I don't expect it to survive many washings. I enjoy the HC t-shirt each year and am happy to pay for the shirt. I only ask that I pay for something of good quality. In pre...

Kayla- Despite your aversion to it, you are going to have to get on the erg. For 2K training, the general plan is to lay down a solid base and then add sprint like intervals as the competition approaches. Given your practice schedule, you might as well assume that you have a solid base. On four of y...

Sounds like a pretty good price but condition is everything. The number of meters is not all that high for an erg of that age. Only get the quiet kit if you want/need your erg to be quieter. I prefer the new handle but some don't. At $15, it's a low cost option. You should do some basic maintenance ...

If I'm on my way to a bike ride, I'll do a warm-up in socks only, strapless. It's comfortable enough but not so much that I want to make that a full time method. Long ago, I bought a pair of low-tech, non cushioning shoes for erging only. They are comfortable and largely eliminate any of the wasted ...

My comments on an interesting but characteristically provocative question by Chad. 1) It doesn't sound as if there is testing at any of the major indoor events. 2) One likely reason for the absence of this is cost. Also, if competitors were to be tested, consent forms would be needed along with entr...

Definitely has happened to me especially when the erg was in the living room. We now have a basement exercise room which makes interruptions less of a problem. Still, it's startling when the door opens even after a knock. My best interruption story was when our youngest (maybe 6 at the time) came in...

How many of you use slides? What do slides add to your workout that you dont get without them? Since very few posts actually answered these questions, I'll give it a go. I have exclusively used slides for nearly two years after have exclusively used a static erg for two years prior. Obviously, I li...

For me, it's good wine. Among other benefits, regular exercise allows for regular consumption.

Neil

Xeno- I saw this at your blog. The reporter has a good sense of humor and seems to be a good sport. The transition from her 'pole' fitness to the Iron Oarsman is quite a juxtaposition. However, with all of those mirrors, the disco ball, the colored lights, and the house musice at your studio, it mig...

I've had me erg since the fall of 2000. I bought it in lieu of gym membership. I've been a devoted user ever since. I'd highly reccomend it.

Neil