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I am currently getting ready for my wrestling season but i need to improve my 2k time about 20 seconds. I would like to go from a 7:11.7 to about a 6:50. I am in my schools weight lifting class and have been running recently. I would like to start using my erg but don't know what plan to use. The wrestling season starts in about a month and i will try to continue to work out but the wrestling season is very tough and it probably won't happen very much. The Crew season start about the first week of march. I am 16 years old about 170 and have been in crew for 3 years. Thank you for any suggestions

Thier is this new plan called the pete plan it will help you with you 2k test.

There are lots of plans available. You could ask for one from your coach., the pete plan (search it) or the wolverine plan. I think alot of people have had luck with the wolverine plan.

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Looking at your times, you're in need of endurance - and that's what the erg is for. So if endurance is what you want, as it comes in handy in a 2k, get on and pull slow (about 2-2.5W/kg@20) maybe once every 1½-2 days. Get off only when forced too.
Plans will be of help if and when you want to sharpen up before a race. The last 6-8 wks of an IA plan are fine if you're fit already.
Your real problem tho' will be combining rowing, running, wrestling, weight-lifting and their respective needs, and GK what else. Remember to take some time off for 3Rs, physics, chemistry, friends, play the piano and chess, eat and sleep. All these have the advantage of being useful for many years, and unlikely to cause injury.