Rowing machine recommendations

RBZ5416

I managed five of the 6 x 500m for the second session then just short of 5000m in 30 mins for the third. I could have gone faster but had to ease up several times to keep the heart rate in check. No point overdoing it.

I'd already decided to just keep plugging away at week 1 until I've cracked all elements before moving on, but thanks anyway.

BB3Lions

My arse hurts to the point i want to stop, might try a padded seat.

Knocked 1 min off my best time, might try 2500 tonight but i die at 1950m lol

Showoff

I bought the seat pad after a few weeks as well. Lol

Cutting minutes off your pb is normal in the beginning, make the most of it.

BB3Lions

Did 2500 and didnt break into a sweat? Bizarre exercise this lol

Showoff

Nice work!
Like I said, big improvements quickly are normal early days, as your technique and fitness increases, which is great to help keep you motivated.

Just build up slowly and aim to maintain the same pace even as the distance increases.

You’ll soon be rowing 10,000 at the same pace and laugh in the face of 2500.

BB3Lions

Was off last week, son was ill so sleepless nights zero energy to so anything but work/sleep.

Back on it tonight & I have a generic question.

Tonight i did 3000m on No5 and a good time.  My legs arms back shoulders etc are aching, but, i although I was short of breathe, I could continue.

To lose bodyfat/increase muscle, should i do one night say 3k/4k/5k  at an easy level, then the next night 2k at a higher level, ie alternate HIT?

Or am i wasting my time?

Showoff

If your goals are to lose body fat & increase muscle (as in build muscle size), you are sort of wasting your time.

Rowing is great cardio and will help to lean you out, but not that great for muscle building. Yes you will get some muscle strength, but not bulk.

If you really want to achieve both your goals, alternate rowing sessions with weight training. Also try not to row without having eaten an hour or so before, or you may find yourself burning muscle as well.

RBZ5416

@BB3Lions

Have you got a heart rate monitor? If not I’d suggest getting one & making sure you keep within aerobic zone rather than anaerobic.

My efforts have been brought to an abrupt halt by a kidney stone.

BB3Lions

My goal is to reduce bodyfat, not fussed about muscle, never had them lol

I will.get one croc, sorry to.hear about your stone mate

RBZ5416

Have a read of this.

I thinks it's poor that Concept don't supply a chest strap given the price of the rower. I have a Garmin Ant  that pairs with the PM5. If you add a USB stick to the PM5 you can store the pairing.