Rowing newbie here

[Fat2Fit]

Hi there! My name is Jordan, I am 22 years young, I am a guy (just thought I would say that as Jordan is a unisex name) and I am from New Zealand. I currently weigh 99kg, and I aim to get down to 85kg through rowing.

After watching the kiwi's (New Zealanders) receive some gold medals at the London Olympics, I was inspired and reminded of how much fun I had rowing when training with my personal trainer a few years back, so I decided to get back into it. Not just temporarily this time however, for the rest of my life. I have procrastinated long enough!

The rower I purchased tonight was the Concept 2 Model D rowing machine with the PM4 monitor. I am going to have a good read up on the manual and booklets if I am not sleepy (10:30 pm here), but all this rowing jargon is quite confusing as it is all pretty foreign to me. I didn't even know there was a correct posture/form you had to be in for rowing, and that you had to warm up before AND after exercising - I thought you could just jump on and for it (which probably explains the last time I tried rowing I got a sore back ha ha).

Long story short... Are there any videos on the Concept 2 Forums as to the correct form/posture, as well as warm up videos? (Perhaps also any recommendations as to some good rowing videos/channels on YouTube? I really want to do things right). Also, I want to start rowing out fairly slowly as my body would go into complete shock if I went full steam ahead, so how long should I row for as a novice?

I think I should start out slow tomorrow just getting used to the rower so my muscles can get used to it all, but yeah I just want to make sure I am rowing the right way so I can make the best out of each workout.

Many thanks in advance,
Jordan

[enrage]

http://www.youtube.com/user/FlywheelFit/videos

http://youtu.be/eqVmMd7FdAA

[Bob S.]

We can send only 3 URLs per post on this forum but here are some to get you started.

First the jargon: (from 2006, so a bit dated, but still useful.)

The decoder:

http://www.c2forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=38

And these 2 cover subject that is frequently misunderstood, even by veterans, as well as beginners:

UK drag factor site:

http://concept2.co.uk/training/guide/damper_lever

Understanding Drag Factor:

http://www.concept2.com/us/training/adv ... factor.asp

Bob S.

[Bob S.]

Here are some technique videos:

The Thames Rowing Club technique video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqVmMd7FdAA

Technique, Australian video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ82RYIF ... re=related

the Xeno clip:

http://www.invernessrowingclub.org.uk/p ... o_erg.html

There is another one around the is really great in that it analyzes and shows how to correct common technique flaws, but I don't have the URL in my collection. Perhaps some one else can come up with it.

Bob S.

[Bob S.]

Here are some for after you get the basics down pat and are looking for a program:

UK IP, Weight loss:

http://concept2.co.uk/weightloss/interactive

Interactive program:

http://concept2.co.uk/training/interactive/

Pete Plan

http://thepeteplan.wordpress.com/beginner-training/

The best is the Wolverine plan and I don't have a link for that at hand. However, it is not for everyone. It takes some careful study and it might be something to look into after you are well into the use of the rowing machine.

Bob S.

[Fat2Fit]

Awesome! Thanks so much everyone!

I'll look at all those links now

[Carl Watts]

Hi Welcolm to the world of rowing.

I'm in Auckland and row 4 or 5 times a week on RowPro at 5:50pm so if you get keen and want to keep motivated then you should look at RowPro.

Rows are the 40minute "Get Fit Fourty" and would be perfect for your weight loss.

We have a few Kiwi's doing it and could always do with more as there are plenty of the 16 lanes left for you to join.