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Hi
complete New to this kind of exercise
I have just finished my first 110,000 meters on my new concept 2 D PM3, and in my first try on 21,097 meters I did complete in 1:29:57 damper setting on 10, my avg /500 is close to 2:00 and not changing that much

any comment on this

I am 51 years old weight 77 kilo so just into the Heavy range, when it comes to rowing, my normal fitness training is Kettlebells and bodyweight training.

Regards Sweede

that is a very good first attempt at HM - well done indeed. It is probably best to try a lower drag factor - if your machine is clean (and new) then damper setting on 10 gives you DF of about 200. Most will use a DF of between 120 and 160 depending on distance and strength. It is almost certain that you would have a faster time with a lower setting. learn to read the DF first and then experiment with different levels - it will take a while to find your sweet spot. The damper setting is not consistent from machine to machine so much better to get into the habit of checking the drag and don't forget to keep your cage clean by monthly vacuuming
Good luck