The PM3 I used in cardiac rehabilitation showed watts and avg watts. The gym I joined after rehab ended has the concept 2 as well. (The reason I joined this gym) I got the best HR and exercise on the rower and I started at 20 watts and in 13 weeks I was at 90. I would buy one if I had the space, so gym is best bet for me. Is there any information about this being an option on the gym equipment?
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.
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.
what are good pace boat numbers, stroke /minute if trying to get to zone 2 i have a skierg and rower erg that i want to usess 20-25 minutes both every morning i am using the 1:20/20 for 9 cycles each? oplease advise.
It's hard to give you a goal split for zone 2 because everyone is different. I would find pace that allows you to be feel yourself working, but you can have a short conversation if you need to. Ideally zone 2 is done for longer intervals, like 10-15 minutes with 1-2 minutes of rest between each. If you can't go that long, the pace is too fast.
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.
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Thanks- very easy to understand your video.
Good to hear! Thank you for the feedback
The PM3 I used in cardiac rehabilitation showed watts and avg watts. The gym I joined after rehab ended has the concept 2 as well. (The reason I joined this gym) I got the best HR and exercise on the rower and I started at 20 watts and in 13 weeks I was at 90.
I would buy one if I had the space, so gym is best bet for me. Is there any information about this being an option on the gym equipment?
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.
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.
Excellent!!! Thanks so much!
you're welcome!
Hi. My PM5 shows a formula N IbF on the y axis and nothing on the x axis. What is this measuring? Is this the force curve?
If when you row it shows a curve, then yes!
what are good pace boat numbers, stroke /minute if trying to get to zone 2 i have a skierg and rower erg that i want to usess 20-25 minutes both every morning i am using the 1:20/20 for 9 cycles each? oplease advise.
It's hard to give you a goal split for zone 2 because everyone is different. I would find pace that allows you to be feel yourself working, but you can have a short conversation if you need to. Ideally zone 2 is done for longer intervals, like 10-15 minutes with 1-2 minutes of rest between each. If you can't go that long, the pace is too fast.
What’s the best setting for burn fat for a beginner pls?
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.