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by nick464464
April 18th, 2013, 10:55 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Chain makes grinding noise
Replies: 5
Views: 12652

Re: Chain makes grinding noise

If you joined a Gym I am guessing they dont take care of the erg as wel as they should. Is the chain any color othe than shiny silver. If so then it needs to one of two tings. First you can try lubricating it. Concept 2 sells a bottle specifically for their ergs but they also state that any type of ...
by nick464464
April 18th, 2013, 10:44 pm
Forum: Indoor Rowers
Topic: Everyday Cleaning
Replies: 8
Views: 18708

Everyday Cleaning

Hi, I use my erg almost everyday. I have a standard model D with a PM3. I usually clean the slide, the handle, and the seat, with a Lysol wipe after I am done to get rid of the sweat but I feel like there is probably something better. Any ideas Thanks.
by nick464464
March 29th, 2013, 11:04 pm
Forum: Weight Loss & Weight Control
Topic: Question for those who lost a lot of weight
Replies: 3
Views: 6609

Re: Question for those who lost a lot of weight

It really depends on how much fat you need to loose. Most people after being obese, can lower their weight significantly but still be left with layers of extra skin from their previously fat selves. Rowing is good if you do incorporate the resistance into it. Just erging will not build too much musc...
by nick464464
March 18th, 2013, 3:36 pm
Forum: Women's Forum
Topic: Improving Erg Scores
Replies: 1
Views: 9000

Re: Improving Erg Scores

Listen closely, if you want to be able to apply to colleges you need a 2k time of at sub 6:45 by senior year. If you want to get your erg times down you are going to have to work hard. After practice do 1x 20 minute piece as hard as you can. Don't expect to PR because you did have practice but even ...
by nick464464
March 13th, 2013, 10:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Extra Practice
Replies: 2
Views: 2811

Extra Practice

I am currently a freshman in highschool at a rowing club. My 2k time is 7:32 and I weigh 132 lbs or 59 kg. I have about 20-30 minutes after practice were I can workout. I am at my club during this time so I have access to ergs and everything else. I have been erging 20min everyday after practice wit...