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by Phoerig
April 9th, 2013, 7:11 pm
Forum: Ergdata, Online Racing, Rowpro & RowIt
Topic: Laptop for RowPro
Replies: 7
Views: 7281

Re: Laptop for RowPro

OK, back to the MacPro option... Is that worth trying to figure out parallels and getting a version of Windows installed?
by Phoerig
April 7th, 2013, 8:14 pm
Forum: Ergdata, Online Racing, Rowpro & RowIt
Topic: Laptop for RowPro
Replies: 7
Views: 7281

Re: Laptop for RowPro

Thanks.

So... If I find an old desktop and update the graphics card I can hook it up to a spare plasma and be all set?
by Phoerig
April 7th, 2013, 10:30 am
Forum: Ergdata, Online Racing, Rowpro & RowIt
Topic: Laptop for RowPro
Replies: 7
Views: 7281

Laptop for RowPro

I'm strictly Apple products only, and don't want to battle both my wife for her MacPro and the inevitable frustration of trying to figure out Parallels, Boot Camp, etc. (I'm tecnhically challenged). I found a Dell D630 on Craigslist... http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/sys/3724524853.html Would any...
by Phoerig
April 2nd, 2013, 4:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Target Watts - 5000m and 2000m
Replies: 2
Views: 8785

Target Watts - 5000m and 2000m

For a new rower, is there any benchmark for a target watts level for both the 5,000m and 2,000m? I'm struggling with how to balance intensity with learning good form, building good fitness, etc. Also curious if anyone has an opinion on the notion of not using footstraps to learn good form. (What is ...
by Phoerig
April 1st, 2013, 3:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Beginner Training - Weekly Plan
Replies: 8
Views: 4802

Re: Beginner Training - Weekly Plan

Thanks for the initial feedback.

Age - 42
Height - 6'
Weight - 205

Fitness Level - Below Average. While I'm not significantly overweight, I am now just beginning to rebuild the strength and stamina I had 5-7 years ago.
by Phoerig
March 31st, 2013, 1:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Beginner Training - Weekly Plan
Replies: 8
Views: 4802

Beginner Training - Weekly Plan

I'm in the process of integrating rowing into an overall workout regimine... Please review my general approach and provide feedback: (I'm also working on my rowing form, using various online videos and making gradual improvement... Will post my a video of my form in a separate thread for feedback) R...
by Phoerig
March 24th, 2013, 8:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Beginner Rower - Advice Welcome
Replies: 5
Views: 4841

Beginner Rower - Advice Welcome

I'm very new to rowing... After using a Concept 2 at the gym for a few weeks, I recently purchased one for my home. Aside from watching a few videos on technique and applying what I could, I'm still interested in doing whatever it takes to perfect my form early on. I plan on using the Pete Plan as a...