Just getting started - recommendations??

[Ace_Face]

Hey guys,

I was a rower in high school and really enjoyed it. Well, here it is 20 years later and I am trying to get fit again. By chance, I stumbled across a used Model B for $50 and bought it. It has no monitor, but I am hoping to locate a cheap PM1 or PM2 and if not, then buy a PM3. Once I get that settled, can you guys make any recommendations for workouts for a guy who is just getting back into it? I know I am going to be sore, but don't want to be so sore that I don't want to even look at my erg. I am pretty out of shape . What you guys think?

Ace

[ArmandoChavezUNC]

row2k classifieds is a good place to look for a PM1 or PM2 monitor if you have trouble locating one.

As far as workouts - it all depends on your goal. There are lots of plans out there - Wolverine plan, Pete plan, etc. There are Tabatha workouts, concept 2 has plans and workouts on it's website as well. It just depends what you want to get out of training.

[gregsmith01748]

Hi ace! Welcome to the forum.

I recommend this training plan: http://thepeteplan.wordpress.com/beginner-training/

Simple and straightforward. Ramps intensity over a few weeks.

[Ace_Face]

Thanks for the feedback. The plan is to get my fitness up a bit over the winter and maybe venture back into the water in the spring. My kids (9 and 6) are also really intrigued by the erg and keep wanting to try it out. Might be something the whole family can use!