Hot Damn!!!

[[old] FlyingSnork]

I just started rowing a couple weeks ago to keep/stay in shape for kayak racing this spring. I do weightlifting too and some other cardio.. But man, before these past couple weeks I thought I was a decent rower, but this thing is kicking my arse and I'm improving like crazy and I LOVE it!! <br><br>I just crawled off the erg 5mins ago, tore up my palms, and tore the hell out of the damn paceboat (both literally) and I have a cold so haven't begun to train for real. Did I mention I love this thing????!!!!! It IS supposed to tear your palms up though, right? At least initially? Well anyway I'm off to rest my appendages and back on the erg again! I love it: it's snowing outside and I'm happily erging away.<br>Just wanted to say I love my erg, that's all. (Don't tell my boyfriend that jk)<br><br><br>How about the rest of y'all?

[[old] pduck]

So, do you like your erg?<br><br>Seriously, I've never had trouble with my palms other than some minor calluses. If it's a big problem for you, you might want to try cycling gloves.

[[old] Beaver]

No, it's not supposed to tear up your palms. See the thread on blisters. Your fingers act as hooks, so ypur palms barely touch the erg handle.

[[old] Steve_R]

The only issues I have ever had are spots that I thought would become blisters (thanksfully did not) on my fingers after some of my early long rows (60min+).<br><br>I know you love the erg but maybe loosening your grip on the handle may help. I have always held the handle with my fingers and not my palm at all. I am in the same boat as you (so to speak). This is the first workout that I have done where I have really hated my recovery days. I have to admit that most of my "recovery" days are really just short slow days. Maybe I need to find a support group. Gotta love endorphins <br><br>Steve