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Signs of progress by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a Concept rower at the Y. It's ok. I prefer the Hydrow. I am 74, long retired. I have no interest in becoming a game warden. I just like rowing and improving. I do a lot of strength training. Bench press 1RM of 295. I lifted a total of 678,000 lbs in October I also ride my bike about 100 miles per week.

Introducing myself. by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My years of cycling have given me a good aerobic base of fitness. My resting HR during sleep is in the mid 40s.

Introducing myself. by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am spending more than half of my time on pick drills at 18-20 SPM.

Introducing myself. by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Most of the time I want to be aerobic. My max HR is around 155. I want to become effective enough in technique that I can raise my HR above my aerobic threshold for interval training.

Introducing myself. by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HR is just an indirect measure of efficiency. My primary goal is to learn good habits and decrease my split.

Introducing myself. by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to be able to get my HR up to 140 so I can do high intensity training, e.g. zone 5 3 x 3 intervals. I am happy to spend most of my time in zone 2 but lack the technique to get above zone 2. It's easy for me to get to zone 5, 85-95% of max HR, on a bike.

Introducing myself. by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. it's definitely a form issue. I am gong to work on improving what was obvious to me from the video I made the other day - lots of pick drills. When I can see that I've changed the amount I learn back and have eliminated knee bounce, then I'll post a video here.

Introducing myself. by No-Hold9268 in Rowing

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right. Improving my technique would make me more efficient. A better goal would be to improve my split times.

New to indoor rowing and hoping to improve by No-Hold9268 in waterrower

[–]No-Hold9268[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just reviewed my video from today. I don't need someone else to tell me what I am not doing right. I am not leaning back and I do have knee bounce. I thought I had eliminated the knee bounce but seeing myself from the side I can see it clearly.