Understanding the Concept 2 Rowing Machine Monitor

Learn about the units and screens in the C2 monitor after you hit "Just Row".
To learn how to set up a workout, check out this video: • Setting Up Workouts on...
To learn more about looking at your force curve, check out this blog post: www.aliciarclark.com/using-fo...
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:19 Main Screen
1:08 Your Split
1:48 Units Button
2:44 4 Row Screen
4:17 6 Row Screen
6:45 Force Curve
7:29 Pace Boat
8:06 Watts Graph
8:50 Three Important Numbers
11:13 Thank you!

[@nursesuzyq1]

Thanks- very easy to understand your video.

[@AliciaRClark]

Good to hear! Thank you for the feedback

[@jessicafalstein]

Excellent!!! Thanks so much!

[@AliciaRClark]

you're welcome!

[@LuisHernandez-io4wu]

Thanks 🙏

[@laszlobalogh7112]

Thank you a lot, it's very pleasant to listen to you talking. I came here to be able to set up force curve, now I can't wait the next training session. And my question: what do you think, how much is the maximum time (between 25-29 strokes per minute) it makes sense to row in one session? I'm looking for a workout which provides a long and constant load instead of peaks and lows to cure my asthma and rowing seems to be the good one as I can't swim and cycling is not my piece of cake.

[@AliciaRClark]

It sounds like you're looking for a steady state row? This is an effort level that you can maintain for over 20 minutes (and up to an hour). With steady state, I recommend a stroke rate of 18-20spm. That probably sounds super low to you right now. I would start at 25spm, and try to lower it bit by bit by focusing on a hard drive and relaxed recovery. Your recovery should take longer than your drive, and you should be able to get an extra breath on the recovery at steady state pace. Use your current average pace for a reference on what split to start at to be able to maintain without highs and lows.

[@ROZMUSA2010]

What’s the best setting for burn fat for a beginner pls?

[@AliciaRClark]

For burning fat, the setting (I assume you mean damper setting) won't determine fat loss. My recommendation is to set the damper around 4. The damper is like a gear. With that said, how hard you work will determine the calories you burn. As a beginner, the first step is to increase your time on the machine at a steady state pace (sweating, but can have a short conversation). Then, you can start different interval workouts to improve your endurance. A better endurance allows you to work out harder for longer, which in turn burn more calories.