Other Types Of Workouts To Improve Erg Times

[[old] Alissa]

<!--QuoteBegin-DIESEL+Jan 22 2006, 07:23 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(DIESEL @ Jan 22 2006, 07:23 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Now will some one show me how to post pics on this site?[right] </td></tr></table><br /><br />1. Have the pics on a photohosting site somewhere in jpg format. <br /><br />If you don't have a website or a photohosting site where you can post pictures, do that first, before you continue, then upload the pic you want to post to the hosting site (following their directions). Make sure the siteyou choose allows "hot-linking". There are "free" sites that show ads and limit how you display your photos (yahoo, for example) and others that charge, but have more capabilities. I use <a href='http://www.pbase.com' target='_blank'>PBase.com</a> which has free 30-day trials. I think others on this board use flickr.com and photobucket.com, but I haven't used them so can't recommend them.<br /><br />2. Paste the image's address from the photo-hosting site. Go to the site where the image is hosted and "right-click" on the image you want to post, in the size you want to post it, choose "properties" and make sure you copy the whole thing (even the part you can't see..."Ctrl-A", then chose the "IMG" button above, and paste the link in the dialog window. It's just like posting a link.<br /><br />3. Preview your post w/ image to see if you got what you want.<br /><br />Here's an example from the hosting site I use:<img src='http://i.pbase.com/v3/22/464422/3/48158 ... C_0063.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br />HTH,<br /><br />Alissa

[[old] TabbRows]

undergroundstrengthcoach.com has a whole slew of pictures of these devices that have been built in trainers' garages. Also s nice overview of exercise routines using them. However, most appear to have been developed for weight lifting, rugby, et.al.. I'd be interested in seeing someone take these devices and develp a rowing specific routine.

[[old] Porkchop]

<!--QuoteBegin-DIESEL+Jan 22 2006, 10:23 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(DIESEL @ Jan 22 2006, 10:23 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-mpukita+Jan 22 2006, 01:02 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Jan 22 2006, 01:02 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-aledieps+Jan 20 2006, 03:39 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(aledieps @ Jan 20 2006, 03:39 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Just curious, I'm wondering if anyone has any other types of workouts they do that they have found really helps them on the erg?  I'm talking besides like the usual running and biking and obvious stuff like that.  I tried stadium steps a couple times and I really love doing those, on recommendation by another poster.  Just curious if you guys have any secret training workouts?  Thanks. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />www.crossfit.com<br /><br />Nuff said ... <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />actually, not enough said. <br /><br />crossfit has no progression. It is just random workouts. Granted, individually, they'll kick your ass, but when taken over a period of time, if you look at it, there is no STRUCTURE, only randomness. In any training programs you need some form of benchmark with which to gauge your progress. Crossfit does not do that. <br /><br />What I do like about crossfit is that it forces you to learn the hard lifts, the olympic lifts, and perform anaerobic sprinting. Which is all good in my book. <br /><br />Therefore, crossfit is good, but it is not the be all end all. In short, a little goes a long way. <br /><br />peace, <br />D <br /><br />Now will some one show me how to post pics on this site? <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Actually, Diesel, Crossfit does have benchmarks. There is more structure than necessarily appears at first glance, and certain workouts are repeated with some frequency. The comparison between iterations of a particular workout is how the Crossfitters benchmark their progress. It is certainly an unconventional approach, but it seems to work for them.<br /><br />In any event, I didn't post in order to continue an academic discussion on the merit (or lack of merit) of Crossfit. I wanted to let you (and others who have been questioning Crossfit in one way or another) know that I intend to start Crossfit some time around May 1. I've been lurking that website for quite a long time, and I am persuaded that it is worth a try. <br /><br />Right now, I follow a structured, somewhat more "traditional" (but not <i>really</i>), program, which I intend to finish by mid-April. I also want to finish out the season with my virtual rowing team before making a big switch. We are doing pretty well in the University 1-5 competition, and I don't want to bail on my teammates before the season ends. <br /><br />There is a potential monkey wrench here, in that I may need to have hand surgery in the interim. I see the surgeon in three weeks (Apparently, he's quite busy; I made the appointment three weeks ago.), so I won't know what kind of prognosis I have until then. Obviously, if I lose the use of my hand for a few weeks while recuperating, I may not be able to start right on schedule.<br /><br />In any event, soon there will be an experimental sample of one to test the Crossfit hypothesis. I'm going to commit a minimum of 90 days to this. If I like the results I get, then I will keep going for some period of time. If not, well, as you know, there are lots of other options out there. I have some of the skills Crossfit requires; I lack others. There is no question that this will be a learning experience for me, and hopefully I will be able to develop some strengths in areas where I have been weak. I'll keep you posted on progress, if you are interested.<br /><br />I view this experiment like this: The general rule is that every workout program "works" for some period of time, but that at some point, you plateau. At that point, you need to change something in order to continue to progress. The Crossfit claim seems to be that the challenges of the Crossfit Workout of the Day are sufficiently random as to avoid the plateau problem, but sufficiently consistent to result in discernible progress over time. I've read virtually everything on that site, and a lot of their arguments actually seem quite persuasive. I've also read, here and elsewhere, a lot of skeptical comments. I'm going to find out for myself.<br /><br />The only potential cost to me is my time. I have all (well, most -- but I can substitute creatively) of the equipment I will need. I could spend some money on their "Journal," but I don't have to, because the program information is free online. This may or may not affect my rowing, but since I don't train to compete, it really doesn't matter over the short term.<br /><br />Any comments or suggestions?

[[old] becz]

<!--QuoteBegin-Porkchop+Jan 24 2006, 11:36 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Porkchop @ Jan 24 2006, 11:36 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Any comments or suggestions? <br /> </td></tr></table><br />A healthy new experience is never a waste of time. Good luck with it.