Hey there,
I just Managed to snag a Model D so its obvious i will join the Community!!
I am in my mid 20s not very fit but not over weight or something like this and really want to use the rower for getting Fitter and maybe get my muscles a bit more definied.
I would Love to row about 30-40 Minutes a Morning, not much more as i have to work quite a lot and thought about what Training would be best.
I rower for 30 Minutes without a plan for a Week and now Switched to the fast Track plan. However, there is no 5 Day workout and i am not quite sure if this Training is the right for me ( i do 4 days in a row and then 3 days relax) so i wanted to ask what General Training you guys would recommend for getting fitter and more defined.
Thanks so much!
Phil
What Training to Start ?
Re: What Training to Start ?
IMO just row and you'll get more fit. It's not rocket science.
As for more defined, that is diet based. Nearly impossible to exercise yourself lean if you don't control the diet.
As for more defined, that is diet based. Nearly impossible to exercise yourself lean if you don't control the diet.
59m, 5'6" 160lbs, rowing and skiing (pseudo) on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Re: What Training to Start ?
Allo Phil 
If you want to row more, I think the most important thing is to make sure that your technique is as good as it can be. Apart from the fact that his hands cross and that he's on water, if you can copy this guy's technique, paying special attention to the positions of his body and the timing of his stroke, the fact that his recovery phase is long and relaxed and that is drive phase is relatively short and snappy etc., you'll be well on your way. With good technique you'll be able to row more efficiently and longer, and you won't get injured.
Also check your drag factor. It's easy to find this in the Options menu of the PM, and you adjust it by using the damper handle. A drag factor of about 110-130 is usually optimal.
For at least the first few weeks, just row and enjoy yourself as you become physiologically adapted to the motion of rowing. Maybe once a week test yourself and see how far you can go in 20 minutes. Things like plans and muscle definition can come later.
If you want to row more, I think the most important thing is to make sure that your technique is as good as it can be. Apart from the fact that his hands cross and that he's on water, if you can copy this guy's technique, paying special attention to the positions of his body and the timing of his stroke, the fact that his recovery phase is long and relaxed and that is drive phase is relatively short and snappy etc., you'll be well on your way. With good technique you'll be able to row more efficiently and longer, and you won't get injured.
Also check your drag factor. It's easy to find this in the Options menu of the PM, and you adjust it by using the damper handle. A drag factor of about 110-130 is usually optimal.
For at least the first few weeks, just row and enjoy yourself as you become physiologically adapted to the motion of rowing. Maybe once a week test yourself and see how far you can go in 20 minutes. Things like plans and muscle definition can come later.
30, 6'2 (1.88m); 179 lb (81 kg)
Learning, improving, getting stronger, and wanting more.
Recent tests: 1:41.7/500 for 1k; 1:34.9/500 for 2 minutes
Learning, improving, getting stronger, and wanting more.
Recent tests: 1:41.7/500 for 1k; 1:34.9/500 for 2 minutes
Re: What Training to Start ?
Thanks so much guys!
I already really enjoy rowing as i think it is both challenging but also so addicting and enjoyable. Since this Morning i am having a strong bronchitis (is this what you call it in English) so only bed and tea and medication for me, however, lot of Time to check youtube and your Tips.
Thanks again!
I already really enjoy rowing as i think it is both challenging but also so addicting and enjoyable. Since this Morning i am having a strong bronchitis (is this what you call it in English) so only bed and tea and medication for me, however, lot of Time to check youtube and your Tips.
Thanks again!