Utilising Legs More In A Session....
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[old] Byron Drachman
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<!--quoteo(post=56981:date=Feb 24 2006, 12:22 PM:name=John Rupp)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(John Rupp @ Feb 24 2006, 12:22 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Byron,<br /><br />What is fun about them?<br /><br />Are there any drills that you particularly like and, if so, what are they?<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Hi John,<br /><br />What is fun about them? I always enjoy working out with other people, and the next best thing is to watch a video and get the same feeling. Xeno or Xeno and Lucas have a pleasant conversation going during the workouts and I never get tired of the discussions about the ergometer and good technique. I think rowing or erging correctly is a never-ending project and I think it's good to watch Xeno and Lucas and be reminded of proper technique. As I mentioned before, Xeno's enthusiam always puts me in a good mood. I like to warm up and cool down with the introduction to the first DVD where Xeno is rowing on water. Xeno makes it look so easy on the water. It looks like he's not working at all until you see the size of the wake or the speed of the hull in the water. That makes me anxious for the river to unfreeze so I can get back on the water. In the meantime, as mentioned in a different thread, I have my C2 set up to give an on-the-water feeling with slides, a rockin' seat, and handle that allows me to feather and put my thumbs at the "end of the oar," and position my hands at angles more like sculling. I find the feathering helps with the relaxation during the recovery, and it seems like an integral part of the stroke to me now.<br /><br />Drills that I particularly like: I especially like the ones that work on core strength and flexibility. I think it is especially important to stay flexible in the core as you get older and it's nice to work on that at the same time you're erging. I think my favorite moment is when I'm doing the biceps drill with Xeno and he says "now accelerate for three." At that moment, I am struggling just to move the handle at all. It's funny, but I think you would have to be there to see the humor.<br /><br />Did you try Mel's suggestion with the rope? Isn't that a neat feeling?<br /><br />Byron<br /><br />
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[old] Byron Drachman
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<!--quoteo(post=57338:date=Feb 26 2006, 09:32 PM:name=John Rupp)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(John Rupp @ Feb 26 2006, 09:32 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Hi Bryon,<br /><br />I haven't done that with the rope yet..<br /><br />Have you tried rowing while keeping your arms straight the whole time?<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Hi John,<br />Yes, that's among the many interesting drills on the DVD's. <br />Byron<br />
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[old] Byron Drachman
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Hi John,<br /><br />Xeno or Lucas clearly demonstrate the various drills. As I said, they're great fun. My suggestion is to go ahead and buy one. They're very reasonably priced. I doubt he's getting rich off the sales. Two friends of mine came over and tried one of the DVD's and immediately went home and ordered the set. <br /><br />I think the 3x6 cardio workout is helping my times, but on the other hand I'm getting older and I'd settle for staying even. <br /><br />No, I don't spend a lot of time with arms straight. But I do like the various drills. Say, have I mentioned that I really like the DVD's? <br /><br />I just ordered a new computer and in the meantime I'll be off-line for a while, so don't think I'm being rude if I don't answer postings.<br /><br />Byron<br /><br />
<br /><br />I'm glad you like the cd's but I have no interest in them.<br /><br />Have fun.