How Often Should I Row?

[[old] PaulH]

There is no right answer to this. In general the absolute minimum you should exercise (rowing or otherwise) is 30 minutes, 3 times per week. More recent advice says that really be 30 minutes, 6-7 days per week. It is common for people to do 4-6 sessions per week and have fair success (though to be the very best generally takes a far greater commitment of course!) Others think it a quiet day if they only do 2-3 hours, though this level of effort is entirely optional!<br /><br />As important as the amount you exercise is the amount you don't - you should limit yourself to no more than 2-3 hard sessions per week, and have at least 1-2 days where you do little or no rowing (but you can still go for a walk!)<br /><br />Remember, rowing is only one form of exercise; you should always try to be physically active every day. Rowing is one way of achieving that, but not the only way.

[[old] jimjayhawk]

<!--QuoteBegin-PaulH+Aug 5 2004, 10:40 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(PaulH @ Aug 5 2004, 10:40 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->  Others think it a quiet day if they only do 2-3 hours, though this level of effort is entirely optional! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I enjoy rowing as often as possible and thus far have done a half marathon... but I can't fathom having the time or inclination for a 2-3 hour work out being a "light" day... pretty amazing commitment and effort. <br /><br />Jim

[[old] Shepherd]

Y'all scare me. I mean, I have maybe an hour a day TO exercise. <br /><br />My current schedule (optimum):<br /><br />Monday: 10K <br />Tuesday: 5K, some weights<br />Wednesday: 6K run<br />Thursday: 5K, some weights<br />Friday: 10K<br />Saturday: 6K run<br /><br />In the winter, the running will be replaced by jumprope, punching bag, maybe yoga if I can overcome my crippling hatred of stretching. <br /><br />I don't always live up to that schedule, either.

[[old] Normsthename]

I don't know how you guys do these long rows, I have had my Concept 2 for a week now, and the maximum I have managed is 1/2 hour and I had to stop, not thru' exhaustion, but because I could'nt sit on it any longer!<br />You guys must have iron Butts! <br /><br />Andy<br />

[[old] Shepherd]

<!--QuoteBegin-Normsthename+Aug 12 2005, 11:42 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Normsthename @ Aug 12 2005, 11:42 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I don't know how you guys do these long rows, I have had my Concept 2 for a week now, and the maximum I have managed is 1/2 hour and I had to stop, not thru' exhaustion, but because I could'nt sit on it any longer!<br />You guys must have iron Butts! <br /><br />Andy <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I had exactly the same problem. You get used to it. I used to be screaming after 8k of a 10k row, and now the 10ks are no problem.

[[old] bmoore]

<!--QuoteBegin-Normsthename+Aug 12 2005, 12:42 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Normsthename @ Aug 12 2005, 12:42 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I don't know how you guys do these long rows, I have had my Concept 2 for a week now, and the maximum I have managed is 1/2 hour and I had to stop, not thru' exhaustion, but because I could'nt sit on it any longer!<br />You guys must have iron Butts! <br /><br />Andy <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />It definitely takes time to build up to the longer rows. 70 minutes seems to be my max now. I couldn't imagine rowing more than a 10k when I started. The marathon is still a complete mystery for me, however.<br /><br />For motorcycle riders, the Iron Butt club are the guys who do 1,000 mile days. I'm not quite sure where the cutoff would be for the erg.

[[old] Citroen]

<!--QuoteBegin-bmoore+Aug 12 2005, 07:06 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(bmoore @ Aug 12 2005, 07:06 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Normsthename+Aug 12 2005, 12:42 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Normsthename @ Aug 12 2005, 12:42 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I don't know how you guys do these long rows, I have had my Concept 2 for a week now, and the maximum I have managed is 1/2 hour and I had to stop, not thru' exhaustion, but because I could'nt sit on it any longer!<br />You guys must have iron Butts! <br /><br />Andy <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />It definitely takes time to build up to the longer rows. 70 minutes seems to be my max now. I couldn't imagine rowing more than a 10k when I started. The marathon is still a complete mystery for me, however. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Try a soft large folded towel. <br />Or <a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/shop/seat_pad_deluxe.php' target='_blank'>http://www.concept2.co.uk/shop/seat_pad ... php</a><br /><br />I did a marathon on April 17th (co-incided with the London running marathon). Concept2 send you a lovely prize for doing that. <br /><img src='http://www.concept2.com/05/training/med ... mug150.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[[old] chefvino]

70-75mins is the limit for me ,then a five min or so break before adding at least another 30-45mins...<br /><br />still trying to work up to a marathon....the most so far for me is 31k work out with the necessary buttisimo 5min break or two...<br /><br /> getting within reach of a 2million t-shirt ...you know a cold beer would taste perfect in the<br /><br />marathon mug...got to have one of those mugs....<br /><br /><br /><br />

[[old] gibbo1969]

if it hurts dont do it is a good measure. as you get fitter and more accustomed to the erg it will hurt less and you can do more.