Concept2 Forum

Thanks - very helpful. I'll do more back extensions.

I'm 83 - and want to supplement my Concept 2 erg rower with a stationary bike. I mentioned my age because my concern is a slightly arthritic lower back. Not crippling, but painful at times. Is the seat adjustment on the BikeErg able to put a rider in an upright position rather than the forward leani...

The pressure is annoying. I haven't had any problems with random readings - pretty consistent. I usually take my BP first thing in the morning - before working out or eating - about 4 AM. Supposedly it's recommended to take the BP at about the same time each time and tho take three readings spaced a...

I check mine about once a week - since I do have mild hypertension - and when I get numbers that I like I send them to my doc (just kidding). How do you like the Braun monitor - I've got an Omron that gets high ratings.

"Transcendental" is a style of meditation - focusing on and silently repeating a phrase. That said - I like the idea of focusing on breathing or rhythm and zoning out of external distractions - I'll try it with eyes closed. Sounds like it might be a winner.

Partially as a result of a career that was enormously stressful I retired with what can only be described as a very short tolerance for fools and bores and a very short temper. I recently undertook training in transcendental meditation and it's beginning to have a calming effect. It's much too early...

I've got osteopenia and my endocrinologist and primary care docs strongly advise weights and walking while also strongly supporting rowing as part of a workout routine. Keep rowing because it will strengthen your endurance and core and to ensure helping your bone density health I suggest hiking/walk...

I'm not a doc - but I have a little heart issue known as AFib (Atrial Fibrilation) - while the issue you're experiencing may very likely be a matter of dehydration - my suggestion is that if it concerns you - consider consulting with your doctor -

I heartily agree with Ombrax - think about cycling. It's a great workout. Has you discussed weight training with your electrophysiologist? Does he have the same concerns with upper body workouts? By the way, I'm 79 and have been dealing with AFIB for the last 9 years. Keep on truckin' and good luck!

Well, now that I'm fast approaching my 80th year - my memory just ain't what it should be - but I do seem to recall a few occasions when the young lady in question had a smile on her pretty face. Keep calm and erg on!

Been doing this for years and I really enjoy it. After my warm morning shower - all cleaned up - I slollllllllly turn the hot down and the cold up until it gets to the point of teeth chattering cold - I hold on for about thirty seconds and then I'm finished. Don't know about scientific findings - bu...

Doc first - and then get his/her recommendation for a qualified physical therapist.

I think that I injured mine during an overzealous session during the drive. Knew something was not quite right almost as soon as it happened - nothing dramatic, just a very sudden sharp pain and that's all it to put me out of commission. The moral of the story is that proper from is everything - bot...

Assuming you've seen a health care professional who agrees that it's the intercostal - here's my story: A few months ago I pulled an intercostal and it hurt incredibly. When the pain didn't let up for two full days (and nights!) I saw my doc who agreed that it was the intercostal. I took five days o...

Double skinned running socks sounds good. I've been hiking and doing long distance walks for a couple of decades and what really has worked for me has been a thin nylon sock liner worn under my walking/hiking socks. That and keeping your feet dry and your shoes powdered also help. The best course of...