Concept2 Forum

I guess that's where I get my endorphins. Maybe that's it. You just have a different response, or maybe you're expecting it to feel like a different kind of rush? I'd possibly suggest focusing on the pride of improving towards your goals instead. I'm a big fan of eyes closed rowing where you just z...

I think there are two parts to this. Firstly, the feeling of elation one sometimes experiences when undertaking aerobic activity - an exercise 'high', if you will. In my experience, this is somewhat rare. Also, I think you're unlikely to experience it unless you have a relatively high level of cond...

Thanks for the comments! That's a lot of food for thought. My goal for rowing is to increase strength and aerobic capacity so I feel better. This goal can be measured by my ability to keep up with my friend when we go biking. Specifically on the uphills, because I can beat her on the flats. That pro...

I just passed my one-year anniversary with the erg. I'm generally active by day - live on wooded acreage with goats and orchard and gardens, so there's always chores. I prefer to be outside - that's my happy place. I started rowing to get some aerobic work in because the outside chores tend to be mo...