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I experienced the same when I started: to me the fix was not to look constantly at the monitor. Now I only have a look every 30seconds or so and it’s just fine

Just to report my experience. I've been doing 4x15 minutes (or 3 x 15 minutes if I haven't got enough time) 6 or 7 times per week, for the last 5 months. It's basically UT2 training from an heart rate point of view, but UT1 from power perspective. I didn't have weight to loose (I was 68kg x 179cm) a...

@MassIF, well done it's a great milestone to reach. Any plans for a FM? Thanks. I need to improve and get faster as I'll struggle to stay on the erg for 4 hours. I need to force myself to push a lot harder: I can row easily without any problem, my heart rate stays low, but sometime I simply 'enjoy ...

In my case it will depend on what I'll do from spring onwards: If I start running again than I'll be happy row 3 times a week to help my running training. But I'm not sure if I'll do that! I'm really enjoying my Concept2 this winter, I'm getting motivated and improving (as my level was very low LOL)...

Just finished my first half marathon! Not a great time (pace was ~ 2:25) but it doesn't matter. Except for the final 10 minutes it was all in UT2 heart rate band, and I'm not feeling even particularly tired. Drinking was a bit of a problem, I need to experiment with bottles and camelback.

Very interesting thread! Especially for another new member like me. Sub 7 2K sounds like an impossible achievement to me LOL...OK, I’m really light, 66kg for 180cm and I’ve only started a couple of months ago, but I consider myself reasonably fit, having run for years. No problem in rowing for 60-80...

Thanks again for your reply James. I think the key is in fact trying to be mechanical to start, or until the technique does not feel natural. I’ve tried to do so in thr recovery phase and I noticed definitely something different, a more controlled movement that does not lead to a ‘bouncing’ back at ...

The ratio depends on age, size and sex as well as technique, so can't be criticized as such. However the loss of ratio (= Work) at higher ratings suggests you need to develop technique. First develop a good stroke, then use it; not the other way round. Note the sequence and combination of hands, sw...

First post here...please be gentle if I ask something stupid :-) I just bought a Model D after about an year of using a cheaper rower, but I’m mainly a runner so I clearly don’t have technique and muscles, but good cardiovascular system. I always keep an eye on the heart rate monitor as I’m used to ...