Concept2 Forum

Thanks all
I've realised that just starting rowing on the rower works - app detects it fine.
So pressing "Just Row" is unnecessary if you're just going to row.
Sounds like it's only me, and the workaround is easier than what I was doing initially.

Happy May Day everyone. I wondered if anyone has this problem. My ANT+ HR monitor connects fine to the rower, and the phone (Pixel 3) connects fine too. But often "Just Row" then doesn't work. I press it, and nothing happens. Just a quiet bleep. Close and restart app fixes it. Anyone else? And can s...

Hello Anyone has been in a gym has seen a Concept 2 rower, and maybe the name "Concept 2" has stuck in a lot of people's heads. It has to be one of the best known brands in fitness. So why isn't it called a "Concept 2 Rower"? What is an "Erg" anyway? Have you ever heard anyone use the word in normal...

Hullo What is the point of the Custom List? Wouldn't you think you'd be able to easily save workouts into it? Have you seen the instructions? I do a 1minute once or twice a week, and can't save it. But the Custom list has a range of stupid options. I work in IT, and refuse to get a USB stick, copy o...

Party a PB brag, partly a "Well Done" to those ahead of me. I'm 52, been doing weights for a few years, got my Erg a month ago to give me some CV fitness. First serious crack at 2k last night, aiming for sub 9 min, sneaked in at 8.58. My HR was at 145 alarmingly soon, and topped out at 160, which - ...

KeithT wrote: ↑

April 13th, 2021, 10:50 am

Just need to start incorporating more row time and find the best balance for you and for your goals.

Indeed. Sensible addition of erg, a little less lifting, but not cutting out squats seems the plan.
Thank you for helping me think this through.

Don't change too many things at once re: diet. Thank you for the interesting reply. The point about not changing too much at once chimes with my other Lockdown Hobbies of sourdough and espresso - to improve on both of those you need to change one parameter at a time. So I'm starting IF (16/8) this ...

KeithT wrote: ↑

April 12th, 2021, 9:56 am

I have done this with just 2 days of weightlifting and/or CrossFit a week and 4 days of Erging.

That's just the sort of thing! I think I'd find that tough initially, so I can build up the Erg Days. How long are your erg workouts, Keith?

AndyWicks wrote: ↑

April 11th, 2021, 4:51 am

Sat - 1-1.5hr easy trail run

Thanks Andy - that seems a sensible balanced programme.
Although an "easy" 90-minute run did make me chuckle.

Thank you all for your considered and open-minded replies. I can see that cardio and weight training are doing different jobs, and combining them is trickier than I'd imagined. I hadn't considered "over-training" being a risk. I am concerned that I'm doing no cardio at the moment, and improving my C...

Hello This is rather a premature question, because I'm still on the waiting list (7 weeks or so) but I am planning how I'll use the C2 Rower. I'm 52, 5'11, 88kg (190lb) and have been weight training at home for about 5 years (eg 5RM squat 110kg) I have managed to become stronger, but also fatter, an...