Concept2 Forum

Atorrante, RowtheRockies is correct in that there are so many factors that go into rowing better than expected or worse than expected. The key is not to let "bonking" become a habit. If you know you did something that will affect your workout then take steps to correct the problem (i.e. drink more w...

As citius mentions your main advantage will be rowing endurance and power. On the water, technique is significantly more critical to success. You have to worry about the catch and release of the blade and the set of the boat. On the erg none of that is a factor so you are free to rip the handle any ...

Ha, funny article PaulS. And surprisingly accurate. Here is a quick summary in my experience: Stern pair - Great technique, ability to maintain rhythm, decent power Middle 4 - "Engine Room", pure power, technique flaws are absorbed by bow and stern pairs. Bow Pair - Generally the weakest rowers but ...

Mountrower, your hunger for rowing is refreshing. I hope you can maintain that attitude throughout your high school and college rowing career. Here are a few comments that are only my opinion: 1) Improve my stroke (we're focusing on slide control now, rowing at about 16 spm) Improving your stroke wi...

In my opinion you are not likely to bulk up fast while rowing consistently because rowing is generally an aerobic exercise which is meant to keep you lean. I lifted a lot while rowing in college and never had huge weight gains (~15 lbs. over 4 years). Much of it depends on your body type. It sounds ...

The Concept 2 monitor will only display your heart rate when you have the receiver so I would recommend purchasing the heart rate monitor that has the running functions that you desire. Then you can purchase the concept 2 receiver for $25. Or if you only plan to use the HRM for rowing you can buy th...

I rowed a 2k today to get a baseline for training for the Mile High Sprints on January 27th. My time was 7:26.0. My goal for the sprints is sub 7:10.

Hello, I am thinking about rowing in the Mile High Sprints. A college friend of mine is also considering so if he is in, then I will most likely be in. I need to do some major sprint training in the next 4 weeks as my current 2k time is 7:26 (uggghh). Are you going to enter? If so, are you going to ...