Low-rate rowing is no joke! But the rewards are definitely worth the effort. I love that you studied Cassi's cueing, too. It's a great resource for instructors! - Sarah
If anyone is monitoring or still seeing comments: I don't seem to ever get winded when I'm rowing. I followed all your fundamental videos and just did this workout. When I just row on my own I have a stroke rate of 20-22/pm. Even after 20 minutes I never break a sweat. What am I doing wrong??
This is a common question we get about rowing. The thing is, the fan-based ergometer (like Concept2) is a variable resistance machine - which means the more work you put in, the more resistance it gives you. And often times, when folks begin rowing, they don't really know how to apply a lot of force. So, they tend to not get a lot of resistance from the machine itself. (Which also explains why people like to put the damper up to a 10 instead of between a 3-5 where we suggest.) By this I do not mean you are not working hard, Anita. I'm sure you are! But the harder you PUSH through your feet, and the faster you can drive your legs down to the finish, the more work you will do per stroke. It may be that when you row at a lower stroke rate, you're also reducing the force production through your legs and slowing down the speed of your drive. I would suggest trying to change up your ratio a little, aiming for a faster drive and an even slower recovery - that will keep you at a lower rate like 22, but still encourage more power in the stroke. While you do this, pay attention to your intensity - whether you're looking at your watts, time/500 meters, calories or something else. What is that number? Is it going up (or down, when looking at time), and when it does change, how does that feel? It may be that a small change in ratio may help you find that higher intensity that you've been craving! Plus just knowing that the more work you do, the more the machine responds to you! If you still can't figure it out, reach out and let us know, we have ways of working with clients 1:1 and that may make all the difference.
She is my fav!
Very glad you like her!
Great workout. Just found this channel, love the content. 😊
Awesome! So happy you're here!! :)
Nice to be rowing with you again.
It's so great to have you back, George!!!
We moved in July. It took a bit to organize where to setup the rower.
thanks you! i come back here in a couple of days! surely
Fantastic, we'll be here! :)
Great workout, Cassie. Good guide for learning how to que a workout also. I had a hard time staying at 20 s/m- that takes some good control.
Low-rate rowing is no joke! But the rewards are definitely worth the effort. I love that you studied Cassi's cueing, too. It's a great resource for instructors! - Sarah
Thank you!b this was fun!
You are so welcome! Let us know what else you'd like to see!
20/sm workout starts at 8:00
If anyone is monitoring or still seeing comments: I don't seem to ever get winded when I'm rowing. I followed all your fundamental videos and just did this workout. When I just row on my own I have a stroke rate of 20-22/pm. Even after 20 minutes I never break a sweat. What am I doing wrong??
This is a common question we get about rowing. The thing is, the fan-based ergometer (like Concept2) is a variable resistance machine - which means the more work you put in, the more resistance it gives you. And often times, when folks begin rowing, they don't really know how to apply a lot of force. So, they tend to not get a lot of resistance from the machine itself. (Which also explains why people like to put the damper up to a 10 instead of between a 3-5 where we suggest.)
By this I do not mean you are not working hard, Anita. I'm sure you are! But the harder you PUSH through your feet, and the faster you can drive your legs down to the finish, the more work you will do per stroke.
It may be that when you row at a lower stroke rate, you're also reducing the force production through your legs and slowing down the speed of your drive. I would suggest trying to change up your ratio a little, aiming for a faster drive and an even slower recovery - that will keep you at a lower rate like 22, but still encourage more power in the stroke.
While you do this, pay attention to your intensity - whether you're looking at your watts, time/500 meters, calories or something else. What is that number? Is it going up (or down, when looking at time), and when it does change, how does that feel? It may be that a small change in ratio may help you find that higher intensity that you've been craving! Plus just knowing that the more work you do, the more the machine responds to you! If you still can't figure it out, reach out and let us know, we have ways of working with clients 1:1 and that may make all the difference.
When I started rowing regularly, have to admit it was more like 70% arms, 20 upper back and 10 legs haha
That's totally normal! But what a game changer when you flip that, amiright?