Concept2 Forum

Hi everyone, Thank you for all your help. I’ve done a few sessions recently, some being; 4 x 20 mins avg split 2:41 which is 2k + 38 3 x 30 mins avg split 2:46 which is 2k + 43 and HR around 70% of my max but rating around 15-16 because if I go any higher my heart rate increases too. I can easily ho...

Hi Elizabeth, Stu and Iain, Thanks so much! I have taken your advice on board and come up with this plan, does this sound about right? Preseason plan: Strength training 2x per week Ergs- 2 x per week steady state at HR ~ 145bpm for at least an hour (do you suggest I should do more of these than 2?) ...

Hey, thanks for your help! At the moment I am in the preseason before my on-water season begins. A week training (all self-directed) is around 3 ergs per week, with: - 2 that are like 2x20 mins or 4x10 mins at rate 20, but I always struggle around the last 10 mins of these workouts. I try and hold a...

Hey everyone, I am a 16yo female (170cm, 70kg) who has been rowing for 3 years but only seriously for 1. I did some 2kms last season and wasn’t too happy: my best was 8:15 at rate 29. Realistically how much can I improve my 2km in one month? 3 months? 1 year? Is it possible to drop a minute in 1 yea...