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by iycgtptyarvg
May 3rd, 2007, 4:15 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Drag Factor (resistance setting) for 2k
Replies: 10
Views: 23579

Ideally, when raising your stroke rating, you should be doing so primarily with a faster drive. You should always try and keep your recovery relaxed. Hmmm, I haven't tried an asynchronous rythm yet. I'll give that a go today. In reality though, in trying to maximize your overall time, the erg is no...
by iycgtptyarvg
May 1st, 2007, 6:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Drag Factor (resistance setting) for 2k
Replies: 10
Views: 23579

Just out of curiosity, at what RPM do you cycle? Also do a search on breathing. There are a lot of treads on it. I started cycling at 80 to 85 for the first 2 minutes, then went up to 90 rpm, which is fairly similar to what I do when I cycle outside. I have the feeling the lactic acid buildup in my...
by iycgtptyarvg
May 1st, 2007, 12:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Drag Factor (resistance setting) for 2k
Replies: 10
Views: 23579

Thanks guys. Today I did a test to prepare for an indoor sports event at my gym. The match is 2k rowing, 15k cycling, and 10k running. The clock continues when going from the rowing machine to the cycling machine, and then to the treadmill, so I have to switch machines as fast as possible. Rowing: 7...
by iycgtptyarvg
April 29th, 2007, 2:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Drag Factor (resistance setting) for 2k
Replies: 10
Views: 23579

Drag Factor (resistance setting) for 2k

Hi, I'm new to this forum and new to indoor rowing (started 3 weeks ago). I read quit a bit of posts here in the last 2 days, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I was simply stunned by the fact that 'champion indoor rowers' use a drag factor of about 130 or so, which coincides with a resistan...