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Is it better to do continuous set distance rowing or interval training? I started out just rowing 5K's then, bumped that up to 6K's. after those sessions, i was pretty tired.. Then I tried interval rowing, 1K with 1 min rest for 8 to 12 intervals.. and I didnt seem as tired after 12K with 1 minute rest intervals when compared to 5K or 6K continuous.<br /><br />Also, I'm not really sprinting during the interval training... I'm pretty much going at the same rate as I was during my continuous sessions. I guess it would be even more effective if I was sprinting, but I dont really think I"d be able to do that for a full 1K. <br /><br />Just looking at straight calorie burning, the 12K is much better, since i'm burning about twice the calories. And I thought it was supposed to be good to get your heart rate up and down. However, if I'm more "winded" after doing the shorter continuous rows, aren't those workouts more effective? <br /><br />Which is a better workout? <br /><br />Also, here's another thought I had last night.. I was rowing my intervals.. and I figured I was buring about 55 - 60 calories per 1K. during the rest period I normally drink water, but this time I grabbed a small can (7 0z) of Pineapple Juice and mixed it in with my ice water. Reading the can, it sez that its 130 calories for that small can! So, is it bad to drink that can of juice, when it effectively negates 2 - 3 intervals?

<!--QuoteBegin-Sleepy_Floyd+Sep 11 2005, 05:48 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Sleepy_Floyd @ Sep 11 2005, 05:48 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Is it better to do continuous set distance rowing or interval training?<br /><br /><<snip>><br /><br />Which is a better workout?    <br /> <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Better for what?<br /><br />From a fitness seeker's perspective, whichever type or mix of workouts that motivates you to maintain a consistent workout schedule is best.<br /><br />From a competitor's perspective, both types of workouts have their place in a well rounded workout program, along with long, slow distance. Your personal mix of relatively short, intense rows with inteval training and long slow distance training will depend on your near and long term objectives.<br /><br />Personally, I'm mixing all three types of workouts, more because it keeps me from getting bored than due to any grand workout plan.<br /><br />If you haven't already, you might want to download the Concept II Training Guide from the UK Concept II website at: <a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/guide/' target='_blank'>http://www.concept2.co.uk/guide/</a><br /><br />I think you'll find the answers to both your current questions and questions you haven't though of yet.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />Bob Miller<br /><br />

The fast continuous distance and interval training are both beneficial, so I would continue to use both of them.<br /><br />Easy distance is beneficial for recovery and endurance.<br /><br />I wouldn't drink any juice from a can, as it contains a lot of the metals from the can in the juice. Also the juice probably contains a number of chemicals from processing that it is certainly best to avoid. Chemicals that have been found in processed beverages include acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, methyl ketones, propyl alcohol, toluene, xylene, and methanol (wood alcohol).

Chemicals that have been found in processed beverages include acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, methyl ketones, propyl alcohol, toluene, xylene, and methanol (wood alcohol). <br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br /><br />YUMMY!