new to rowing

[fittorow]

I am new to rowing but am enjoying it so far !
Questions on WOD
What wheel setting does the WOD refer to ?
How many stroke per minute on a specific work out day ?
Also how long should each work out last - eg today it said to do 500m x 1 minute - what stroke rate is that referring to and how long should it take ?
thank you

[Ombrax]

What wheel setting does the WOD refer to ?

I'll answer this ^^^^ one:

I assume by "wheel setting" that you mean the damper lever position on the side of the flywheel. If so, the workouts don't specify one because you can choose whatever you like. Search the forum of "Damping Factor," you'll find lots of information on it. Generally, on a well-maintained erg, you should probably use something between 4 and 6, or a Damping Factor between 100 and 140. Somewhere around 120 is probably good for you. If you're a 300 pound weightlifting monster doing 500m sprints, then maybe "10" would be correct, but other than that, it's unlikely to be the right setting for you.

Bottom line, read up on "Damping Factor" and you'll better understand how it all works.

Welcome to the forum and Good Luck

[jamesg]

How many stroke per minute on a specific work out day ?
Also how long should each work out last - eg today it said to do 500m x 1 minute - what stroke rate is that referring to and how long should it take ?

Strokes per minute: anything from 18 to 35, as you like, or according to the type of work you want to do. I use 20-22.

Last: most of the Wods are what we call "intervals". This is a row where we start to pull for a certain time or distance (the Interval), then rest for a certain time (called "Rest"), then pull the next "interval"; and so on.

500m x 1 minute: means row a distance of 500m, then rest 1 minute, then start to row another 500m; and so on. You can take as long as you like and use any rating.

Normally rowing is considered quite hard work, since the boat may be heavy and even carry passengers as well as yourself, so will be slowmoving. So suggest you go slow anyway and learn how it's done. This can take a lifetime, no one is borne with an oar in her or his hand, and it's often not what we think it should be like, anyway. Oars can even chuck us in the drink with little on no warning, so go careful.

[Dangerscouse]

I am new to rowing but am enjoying it so far !
Questions on WOD
What wheel setting does the WOD refer to ?
How many stroke per minute on a specific work out day ?
Also how long should each work out last - eg today it said to do 500m x 1 minute - what stroke rate is that referring to and how long should it take ?
thank you

Welcome to the forum. As you're a newbie, you probably want to find a natural stroke rate (r) that suits you. As a general guide, higher strokes (r26+) suit cardio fitness and lower strokes (r18-22) suit strength, but this is quite a simplified point. You'll probably find that a specific stroke rate is too high when you get going.

Also as a rough guide, if the session is shorter intervals, you usually want to use a higher stroke rate, as this generally will be faster. If it's a higher distance / time, e.g 1k+ or eight mins, lower stroke rates will be better as you need to pace yourself.

[fittorow]

Thank you for all your responses - @ombrax - I promise to work on my terminology
Will try the tips in small steps _ I also do not sweat as much as one would expect and feel my posture is correct - hence the newbee mistake of trying to increase speed ( Did that the first week and read NOT to do this )
I think Im in it for the long run - thanks again !

[MPx]

Search the forum of "Damping Factor," you'll find lots of information on it.

@ombrax - I promise to work on my terminology

Ha! actually probably find more info on "Drag factor"...

Otherwise would support all the info/advice given - welcome and enjoy cos its enjoying it that will keep you coming back.

[Ombrax]

Ha! actually probably find more info on "Drag factor"...

Ha! The irony.

That's what I get for posting in a rush.

Indeed, it is DRAG factor.

[JaapvanE]

Indeed, it is DRAG factor.

You are in extremely good company, Annu Dudhia also uses the terms interchangibly:
https://eodg.atm.ox.ac.uk/user/dudhia/r ... l#section7

[Dax46]

Indeed, it is DRAG factor.

You are in extremely good company, Annu Dudhia also uses the terms interchangibly:
https://eodg.atm.ox.ac.uk/user/dudhia/r ... l#section7web

Thank you!