24 week Pete Plan

[tm3]

As far as “what pace”, do cycling or running plans prescribe pace to beginners? My recollection is that you just go out and do it based on how you feel. I know that comes across smart ass, but getting into rowing is the same. Feel it out. You will know when you are going too hard. And going “not to hard” is OK too. Adjust next time. Biggest thing I’d think about is a good leg drive and an easy recovery. And using a low ish drag so you put the stroke in your legs and learn a quick drive. It’s also easier on the body. You can always increase drag after you get more rowing fit. Good luck! Think about the long haul

For cycling, yes. The instruction I was given was to keep a cadence of 80 to 90 by adjusting gearing accordingly, and maintain target HR.

[NotaryPossum]

The other thing... i have had a lot of people on the forum recommend the BPP to me, but then read a lot about people saying newbies should NOT do the BPP for at least a few weeks.

So... if that is the case, what is a good plan for 3-4 weeks before beginning it? A lot of talk about not burning out too soon on the BPP because of the long rows, but for me a lack of a structured plan will absolutely lead to disinterest. Thanks again

I spent my first month or so, completely new to rowing, focused on form. Check out the training section at https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/training for various videos and workouts, in particular https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/ ... t-workouts

I also used various youtube videos of drills and starting workouts. Dark Horse has many of these. I spent the first few weeks repeated a couple Dark Horse beginner workouts, trying as much as possible to work on technique.

The beginner Pete Plan is great for increasing the volume of your rowing. The recommendation of waiting a few weeks is to make sure you have the basics down.

[estragon]

May have missed the information but if it's a home machine with access to a computer screen or TV, there are some excellent videos on YouTube, for instance the 'Go Row' series from British Rowing, where you can row along with the video. Very useful for regulating pace. I'm starting the PPB (again) myself soon. It's a good plan but you're right not to jump straight in from zero to 5,000. Some of the experienced people here may have forgotten what it's like to set off on the rowing journey.You will quickly improve but need to be sensible for at least a few weeks, and feel your way into it.

[Dangerscouse]

It's a good plan but you're right not to jump straight in from zero to 5,000. Some of the experienced people here may have forgotten what it's like to set off on the rowing journey.You will quickly improve but need to be sensible for at least a few weeks, and feel your way into it.

Good point. It's an easy way to get injured and demotivated by trying to do too much too early.