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by DaGrip
January 18th, 2012, 9:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2
Replies: 18
Views: 11959

Re: New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2

Thanks all for the great replies. I will keep pushing through with the knowledge that things will improve over time. I am a realist and know that nothing good comes without effort.

Scott
by DaGrip
January 17th, 2012, 3:54 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2
Replies: 18
Views: 11959

Re: New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2

Cool...it's good to know that others have had the same experience. You mentioned that you took it slowly over the first month. Did you do frequent short rows or just row until you could not go any further and then go again the next day?

Scott
by DaGrip
January 17th, 2012, 3:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2
Replies: 18
Views: 11959

Re: New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2

I am 48, 6' tall and weigh 248lbs. I have viewed the technique videos on the C2 site and am pretty confident that I am doing things correctly. I have videotaped myself to verify form and aside from curling the wrists some...things look pretty good up to the point that the fatigue sets in. I will che...
by DaGrip
January 17th, 2012, 1:27 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2
Replies: 18
Views: 11959

New to rowing and getting beat up by the C2

Hey folks, My wife and I just ventured into the world of rowing though our purchase of a C2 Model E. We have had it just over a week now and I have to admit that it is completely kicking my butt. I am carrying about 40 extra pounds but do consider myself in halfway decent shape due to competitive te...