I’m a teacher and had the worst year of my career last year. Was ready to retire. Got a concept 2 when the gym closed and found your workouts. I now feel like I can keep going. Thanks for being the right voice at the right time for me. Year 28 here I come!
Wish I had bought a concept 3 instead of a Hydrow. You have to pay for the app to enable work outs which is BS. The machine is quality but everything else bites. I’d love to be able to see what you see on the concept 3 screen. Thanks for a great row. You’ve got a great way about you.
This was a great workout! I really like it when you include both the warm up and cool down in videos! Makes it much more likely I’ll actually do it! Thanks!
Love being in the boat behind you! So instructive and motivating! I have learned so much and have developed good form. A bit proud of myself as a 73 year old grandmother and great grandmother.☺️ I work with you 5-7 days a week. My hubby as well! Got the Concept 2 as a 54th wedding anniversary gift for US.💖 Thank you for your hard work!
Liquidated my company, turned 70 last year. Got myself a waterrower. Started with your beginners training and am proud to tackle now the intermediate. You are the perfect instructor! Thanks from Switzerland!
Hey brother, I’ve been following your work outs for a while now, I think about four months. First off they have been excellent! Secondly, they have helped me both physically and mentally. I am an Iraqi war veteran, retired from the military now. I don’t like to take too much time telling people about it, especially on any type of social media platform. However, I just listened to this work out today, and like everyone else, I have been struggling in certain areas of my life due to stress, maybe post traumatic, I don’t know, kids, the world right now, Covid and everything else it’s been adding up a bit lately. I don’t want to ramble, but I do want to say to you, and for everyone to hear, that I appreciate your guidance, your thoughts on the north star, being able to control your life, not worrying about things you can’t control, and your positive outlook. The dark horse mentality you speak of has helped me. I feel great today, and I think about why you say often. Thank you Shane!
Been watching your videos using my “water rower machine.” My husband bought this years ago and I’ve been using it the last few months. Wondering why I didn’t use sooner. Used to be a treadmill gal, I’m now a rower. Thanks for teaching me good technique, with your rowing for smaller frames. I’m petite at 5’1”.
You are the BEST! Started rowing three months ago because my A1c was creeping up over 6.1 while on metformin. Well I went off the medication and three months later my A1c is 5.7 because of rowing with your awesome coaching. I’m 79, 5-3” and weigh 110 and I just crushed this routine. Your manner of coaching is very motivating and encouraging. You are helping people more than you may realize. Love being a Dark Horse!
Glad to know this! For a year or so I was having reactive hypoglycemia which is now seeming to shift into high glucose. Family history of diabetes in each generation including mine so I want to make sure I take charge.
It can’t hurt for sure. I’m rowing 5 days a week. A1c is holding steady with no medication. Intermediate programs. 35-45 minute of work. Completing a program and continuing to row until I reach 6500-7000 at each workout. Benefits go beyond A1c control. Go for it👍
Great workouts, I have a question for you. Why are my meters way off from yours? I match your SPM but seems like when your at 1000 I’m at 500 something. Something wrong with my machine? Not a concept 2
Have had my rower for 2+ years and haven't been on it much. Saw this video and gave it a go today. Most fun I've had so far (on a rower ;). Nice blend of information, motivation and pace. I'll keep watching and rowing.
Great workout! Loved keeping pace with you- made it so much easier to stay on pace. I feel like it was a whole body win! How do you decide what resistance to do (1-10)?
@@sayvanessa I live in Washington state where we have a high sales tax (around 9%), so I paid $82 in tax and $45 in shipping for a total of around $1,025.
Hey Shane, Just a note of thanks. Long, long ago, I used the Concept 2 every once in while at the gym and never really concentrated on form, thought my form was ok, lol. Quit the gym a few years ago, did some research to determine the rower to buy and have not regretted purchasing the Concept2 Model D. I then searched youtube to learn to row better and watched some decent videos and some horrible videos then found Dark Horse. I started my home gym journey in Mar 2018 and rewatched numerous of your videos to fix some issues and row better. Well 2.5M meters down and and enjoying rowing more and more and using ergdata and the monthly challenges to track progress and figuring out when I can try to get a new personal best. Thanks for all your videos, passion and keep it coming. You are a breath of fresh air!
Super late to the party here, but MAN I love this workout. Exactly what I needed to stretch things out after a rest day, which was preceded by 3 very hard workouts. I needed to “blow out the cobwebs”, as Shane says. This is one I’ll definitely come back to. Danke, Shane! (see what I did there? 😅) Anyone else just now discovering these awesome rowing videos?? 🔥🔥🔥
Tough one this dropping from 90 to 75 and then back up. Did it without missing a beat but was glad when it was over! Thanks for your guidance, having a tough time recently but found the row time has helped.
Many thanks!!! You are fantastic! I’m so glad I’ve found out this workouts! Just started with a brand new rowing machine for the first time - my target is to get fit again, I’m 61, 62 this year and wanting my strength back to enjoy life!!! All my love and thanks for the help throughout your videos!!!!
Very happy! 5037m, almost identical splits- 1:56-1:59 and aimed for 1:45 for the faster minutes. My own thirty days of Dark Horse challenge starts today, great start! Also “Dance, don’t fight” should be a future t-shirt. That stuck with me through the whole thing!
Hello. Just searched and found your video. Today is Friday 30th December 2022. Just bought a Rowing Machine and looking to start my rowing exercise rutine Monday 2nd January 2023....Happy New Year! Got a cold at the moment so trying to get myself well for Monday. I know this video will keep me focused. I will update my progress next week, I want to lose weight and tone. 3years ago I broke my shoulder/arm and I want to be at the same fitness level I was 3years ago. Can't wait to start. XxX
i agree, minutes 2 and 4 go by much faster than 1 and 3! i love these workouts so far. being able to sync my breathing with yours really helps me get into the rhythm!
Shane, watched your commentary on the World Indoor Rowing virtual championships last week. Fantastic event and new WRs. I wonder if it would be possible to link us all in a virtual DH event ?
Loved the workout and your videos in general! Awesome!! Thank you!!!! But my lower back always starts to hurt/ache after 15-17 minutes. Am I doing something wrong?
Coming back to the 22 spm is tough in that I feel my body wants to rest, but it's important to keep your mind engaged and it really helps! As always, thank you Shane!
This was my second time going this workout and it was such a great challenge without getting too hard where I want to give up. An interesting and engaging row. Thank you!!
I've been rowing with Dark Horse 5x/week since December. Mostly this 20min workout, but also the 10 or 30 min. (I also watched several of the technique videos.) Question: I can't seem to get my split to improve. I've hit this plateau of 2:14 (at my best) to 2:20, and I can't seem to improve. Any suggestions from fellow strivers? FWIW: I turned to this as I was learning to live with persistent post-acute COVID symptoms (aka long covid). My exercise tolerance plummeted, and especially weighted workouts would lay me out for days. (And I'm a fitness professional with 20yrs experience, so next level frustrating.) I turned to rowing to rebuild everything. These videos have brought me a long way physically (thank you Shane!) - but also psychologically as I've at least been able to do something even on my worst days. Formerly very active, the persistent profound fatigue and muscle weakness has been life-changing. If this speaks to you at all - give these videos a shot. Start where you are and do what you can. Good luck.
Hey bud -- you really are awesome. I have some dumb questions for you. When you reference 5k meters, does that include your "warm up" or is that just the 20 minutes. I bought my rower about a week ago and I've been doing this one every day. I hit the strokes/minute (if anything, I'm +1-2 strokes above you), but including the warm up, I'm at like 4400 meters (and maybe like 3800 without). C2, Damper @ 5. Is the bottom line that my form is just crap and I need to work on it for the next 20 years :) ?
I just did two sessions of this video back to back using a setting of 6 and then 10 for the second. I didn't get near a 5,000? The first 20 minutes netted me a 3450 meter and the 10 setting was a 3618. I'd really like to finish a strong 5,000 between a 20-25 minute time frame. Can you help me with this. I am 5'6". Your long body was hard to stay with..... I had to take more strokes.... Anyway, I appreciate the video. It was a nice change from staring off into space listening to my old playlist.
Trying to determine what I'm doing wrong. I set all the settings like Shane does, and I keep up with him row, for row, but he'll be at 1,000 meters, and I'll be at 600 meters. I go way in on my catch, and snap the handle in while leaning back at 2 o'clock. Is it the damper setting maybe? Of course, I'm 5'4" and he looks to be over 6 feet. Would that make THAT much of a difference?
Really enjoy the info in your videos. But (a) A bit annoy that ads pops up about every 3 minutes or so disrupting the flow and sometimes they can't before forwarded through. (b) All the programming in the beginning takes time out from the work out (I know of course some people want all that) but much easier to just set a timer a tension setting and stay with rowing with pauses and breaks. I have a Sunny Fitness . and the display screen is ridiculously grey and nearly illegible to read ..So I just set a timer and row. When I stopped dealing with all the ridiculous programming .. I actually got a better workout. What I do appreciate is watching form and pace. I also like to just watch rowing virtuals .. like Venice or Fjords of Norway and just row with some music on and my own routine. I love though thanks your videos that I'm to setting the resistance to 16 at the top and rowing 20 minutes with out a break. I can now do 40 minutes about 8 or 10 resistance too ... I see my arms and legs getting definition but so annoyed how hard it is to get off the little belly even though I eat plant based, don't smoke or drink. So hopefully daily consistency will finally get the stomach off. My energy is excellent though and I haven't even taken Western meds in over 20 years. So trying to add more ab moves into my work out. Thanks again.
Just finished this workout and proud I made it through because I wanted to quit with 13 minutes left! I got my rower a week ago so I’m not yet happy with my total meters reached. I’m the heaviest I’ve been in my life after always being thin but in my 57th year and in menopause so everyone says it’s normal. Any tips on how many days a week and how long of a workout to lose weight the fastest?
I don't see split while rowing, not sure how to match splits to check effort therefore, at end of workout I hit display and it showed split but during workout it showed m/sec and cals, also I could see 22 and 26. Concept2 and I setup workout as you described. Can you explain how I can get display you're talking about to we the split live?
great workout. a couple of questions.... 1) are you a port side guy? (can see in your hand position) 2) what are you setting your damper on the flywheel? I am pulling with you on this workout and there is no way I could reach 5000 meters like you did. And I'm a strong rower as well. =). 3). I notice your breathing and how you breath out loose-mouthed right before the finish, and a tighter mouth breath out before the catch. Why? I'm digging the breathing technique BTW.
So glad found you and this - beginning. Heard level 3-5 simulates water. Beginning what level resistance is best? At a 4, but literally want to row right. So let me know please! Love your vibe and everything. Thank you.
When I was in college, 23 years ago, I biked from Nice to Monte Carlo, to the casino. Just like you mention at the five minute mark. That’s funny because i have never talked to someone else who did that! I didn’t have a flat tire but I did injure my knee for a good six months. The things you try in your early 20s…
I just want to thank you for coming into my home and being my personal coach lol. Unfortunately I couldn't afford the Concept 2 but did get me a Quicker Land and Fitness Magnetic rower up to 8 resistance. I do follow your rowing rthym however I use resistance 4 as a beginner rower.
I'm confused. I struggled to stay at 22 and 26 because my body wanted to go harder so I turned the damper up to 10 to slow me down and I only got to 3498m....... how did you get to 5k??? I can easily do 5k in 20 minutes but not at that low stroke rate. What am I doing wrong?
Unearthed the rower from the garage after months of not rowing. Found this workout and it was the perfect pacing. Thanks for this. Any particular cues on damper setting for this workout? Had a hard time staying at 22, was usually above that.
Hi, hopefully someone could point me in the right direction here. I followed the video to the tea with SR and that but only completed 3809m and my fastest split was 1:56 😮 Either my technique is off or the damper was set incorrectly. Can anyone offer any advice? Cheers
Great work out intervals were tough bumping up against 35 on the last one. But I typically am only averaging 850 per interval not sure how you’re getting 1050.
Still new to rowing. Great lesson! What do you have your damper set to? My splits for the 22/26 were around 2:25 and 2:08... Should I change damper to match, or row with more force?
I am 64 and recently started rowing and enjoy your instructional and guided videos. Most videos I see are almost 2 years old. Do I join the group with the 19.00 monthly fee to get updated videos or live videos?
I dont understand whats going on. What is SR. Are you changing some setting? 75% effort from what? Yourself? Im looking to buy a concept 2 i was thinning about following along to your videos but not sure what youre doing other than rowing hard for 5 then slow for 1 minute then hard again
Thank you for these videos. You inspired me to get a rowing machine (cheap $120 used for now) and this is my first workout. Barely lasting 10 mins but I'll be stronger next time!
Okay, looking for some help here. I matched stroke for stroke at the same pace and I hit 3500. Am I missing something? Machine is on level 5 does that make a difference?
Shane, I love this workout but, you kill me when we are stretching the legs at the end and you say “get a drink if you would like”. I say “I can’t!” You just assume that I am as limber as you!😅
Great workout and I love the intensity changes! And your cool down at the end is a great way to end. I especially appreciate the motivational self talk you have there at the end too. "We can control the process but not the destination"
and another 5k 20min workout! thanks shane! looking in the mirror I think that my back is to round, do you have any suggestions what to do? special workout for back tension?
Have been doing your workouts for the last 3 months, your mechanic coaching is what keeps me going as I see my erg data get better and better evey row.. Loved this one ,felt great mechanics and rythem. Was super strong and flowing nicely in the 26 w/ 90%.. thx for all you do for us dark horses! 🐎
I enjoying your instructive 20 minutes row but I wish you had Mention the damper what number to put it on as this is very important I am 92 years of age and been riding for many years and many people just put a damper on 10 which is quite wrong
I am so grateful to have found your channel! I would have been rowing incorrectly otherwise and I have learned so much from you! I am a beginner (started in late January with a Concept 2 rower) but am wanting to challenge myself more & more. I love having someone to follow and get advice and reminders consistently through my work outs! You rock!!
This is a workout I'll do again and again. Easy to follow yet challenging. Love the warm up and cool down as well. I've been rowing for 3 months and learning so much from your videos. Thanks!
I’m a teacher and had the worst year of my career last year. Was ready to retire. Got a concept 2 when the gym closed and found your workouts. I now feel like I can keep going. Thanks for being the right voice at the right time for me. Year 28 here I come!
I hope your still going. I just started rowing and like you found his workouts and I feel like I can keep going. Keep it up.
Hey Rebecca - I’m just now finishing year 28 of teaching! I hope you’re doing well!
Am so enjoying the workouts. I was recommended by o e of the ladies from our Gig rowing club and it’s so helping me get back into it!
I’m watching you…yes you! Brilliant 🤩
Wish I had bought a concept 3 instead of a Hydrow. You have to pay for the app to enable work outs which is BS. The machine is quality but everything else bites. I’d love to be able to see what you see on the concept 3 screen. Thanks for a great row. You’ve got a great way about you.
Woohoo just finished my first intermediate workout !! Ok so I did drop my dial from 7 to 5 but still super happy. Thank you @darkhorserowing 💪
Good workout..Shane for president!!..✌
You kicked my butt. Thanks.
That was great, thanks!
Thanks
Wow, thank you!
First time doing it. Kept up with strokes well but at 4400 meters total. Need to keep at it. Where is everyone else at
I am very new just pick one up. How do l set things up
I plan on getting a proform 750r due to the fact i need it to be silent. Will these exercises work as well in that machine?
Hi where to I out my tension number at. I have it on 5
Shane: "Seems like minutes 2 amd 3 go by faster than minutes 4 and 5."
Meanwhile minute 1 lasts all of 10 seconds.
This was a great workout! I really like it when you include both the warm up and cool down in videos! Makes it much more likely I’ll actually do it! Thanks!
Love being in the boat behind you! So instructive and motivating! I have learned so much and have developed good form.
A bit proud of myself as a 73 year old grandmother and great grandmother.☺️
I work with you 5-7 days a week. My hubby as well! Got the Concept 2 as a 54th wedding anniversary gift for US.💖
Thank you for your hard work!
Keep going, you are giving your body the best gift possible!
Liquidated my company, turned 70 last year. Got myself a waterrower. Started with your beginners training and am proud to tackle now the intermediate. You are the perfect instructor! Thanks from Switzerland!
Omg - This workout made me break my record! Over 102 cals burned. I am proud of myself for sticking it out. Thanks Shane!
Hey brother, I’ve been following your work outs for a while now, I think about four months. First off they have been excellent! Secondly, they have helped me both physically and mentally. I am an Iraqi war veteran, retired from the military now. I don’t like to take too much time telling people about it, especially on any type of social media platform. However, I just listened to this work out today, and like everyone else, I have been struggling in certain areas of my life due to stress, maybe post traumatic, I don’t know, kids, the world right now, Covid and everything else it’s been adding up a bit lately. I don’t want to ramble, but I do want to say to you, and for everyone to hear, that I appreciate your guidance, your thoughts on the north star, being able to control your life, not worrying about things you can’t control, and your positive outlook. The dark horse mentality you speak of has helped me. I feel great today, and I think about why you say often. Thank you Shane!
Keep going man, and thanks for your service
Little disappointing to get ads mid workout
Which ads?
Hey Shane
Love the workout - what resistance setting do you use for this workout?
He recommends around 5. For more precision , there is a video on Concept 2 drag factor and you can relate that to damper setting
I'm 74 yrs old getting back to workouts used elliptical, recumbent bike before, 2nd week into rowing GREAT WORKOUT, GREAT COACH
Really appreciate the new warm-up cool-down format, Shane. Thanks!
Been watching your videos using my “water rower machine.” My husband bought this years ago and I’ve been using it the last few months. Wondering why I didn’t use sooner. Used to be a treadmill gal, I’m now a rower. Thanks for teaching me good technique, with your rowing for smaller frames. I’m petite at 5’1”.
You are the BEST!
Started rowing three months ago because my A1c was creeping up over 6.1 while on metformin. Well I went off the medication and three months later my A1c is 5.7 because of rowing with your awesome coaching. I’m 79, 5-3” and weigh 110 and I just crushed this routine. Your manner of coaching is very motivating and encouraging. You are helping people more than you may realize. Love being a Dark Horse!
Glad to know this! For a year or so I was having reactive hypoglycemia which is now seeming to shift into high glucose. Family history of diabetes in each generation including mine so I want to make sure I take charge.
It can’t hurt for sure. I’m rowing 5 days a week. A1c is holding steady with no medication. Intermediate programs. 35-45 minute of work. Completing a program and continuing to row until I reach 6500-7000 at each workout. Benefits go beyond A1c control. Go for it👍
Great workouts, I have a question for you. Why are my meters way off from yours? I match your SPM but seems like when your at 1000 I’m at 500 something. Something wrong with my machine? Not a concept 2
Have had my rower for 2+ years and haven't been on it much. Saw this video and gave it a go today. Most fun I've had so far (on a rower ;). Nice blend of information, motivation and pace. I'll keep watching and rowing.
Great workout! Loved keeping pace with you- made it so much easier to stay on pace. I feel like it was a whole body win! How do you decide what resistance to do (1-10)?
Can't wait to get this machine! I am on the concept 2 waitlist for mid March. I can't wait to join the dark horse rowing community!!
I just got my Concept 2 a month ago and love it!
@@rbwaddell1968 Awesome! Were you on a waitlist? Or did you buy it off a third party site?
@@vanessaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa - I was on the waitlist at Concept 2. I ordered it the first day they allowed me to and had it within a few days. :)
@@rbwaddell1968 If you don’t mind me asking how much was the Concept 2 after shipping and taxes?
@@sayvanessa I live in Washington state where we have a high sales tax (around 9%), so I paid $82 in tax and $45 in shipping for a total of around $1,025.
Awesome workout. I loved the pace and beginning with a warm up and cool down afterwards.
Hey Shane, Just a note of thanks. Long, long ago, I used the Concept 2 every once in while at the gym and never really concentrated on form, thought my form was ok, lol. Quit the gym a few years ago, did some research to determine the rower to buy and have not regretted purchasing the Concept2 Model D. I then searched youtube to learn to row better and watched some decent videos and some horrible videos then found Dark Horse. I started my home gym journey in Mar 2018 and rewatched numerous of your videos to fix some issues and row better. Well 2.5M meters down and and enjoying rowing more and more and using ergdata and the monthly challenges to track progress and figuring out when I can try to get a new personal best. Thanks for all your videos, passion and keep it coming. You are a breath of fresh air!
Super late to the party here, but MAN I love this workout. Exactly what I needed to stretch things out after a rest day, which was preceded by 3 very hard workouts. I needed to “blow out the cobwebs”, as Shane says. This is one I’ll definitely come back to. Danke, Shane! (see what I did there? 😅)
Anyone else just now discovering these awesome rowing videos?? 🔥🔥🔥
Me!
Tough one this dropping from 90 to 75 and then back up. Did it without missing a beat but was glad when it was over! Thanks for your guidance, having a tough time recently but found the row time has helped.
Great workout. I only went 4400 meters so he is putting out way more power than I can muster.
Perhaps not the ideal one after weeks of not rowing! Felt like giving up around 8 mins... nice one in the end though
Yesssssss, That was the best workout ever. You were in a really good mood.
Many thanks!!! You are fantastic! I’m so glad I’ve found out this workouts! Just started with a brand new rowing machine for the first time - my target is to get fit again, I’m 61, 62 this year and wanting my strength back to enjoy life!!! All my love and thanks for the help throughout your videos!!!!
Very happy! 5037m, almost identical splits- 1:56-1:59 and aimed for 1:45 for the faster minutes. My own thirty days of Dark Horse challenge starts today, great start!
Also “Dance, don’t fight” should be a future t-shirt. That stuck with me through the whole thing!
New favourite workout. I’ve moved it to the top of my Rowing playlist, thank you!
Love the new guided format of warm-up, workout and cool down. Really good workout but admit I was gassed for last couple of 90% splits.
Great workout! My first intermediate and it feels good. Love your coaching as well as the encouraging words during cool down. Thanks so much!!
Third week so far and I absolutely love this workout!! First time rowing and I feel great. Love the instructions and you make it fun, thanks a lot!!
Hello. Just searched and found your video. Today is Friday 30th December 2022. Just bought a Rowing Machine and looking to start my rowing exercise rutine Monday 2nd January 2023....Happy New Year! Got a cold at the moment so trying to get myself well for Monday. I know this video will keep me focused. I will update my progress next week, I want to lose weight and tone. 3years ago I broke my shoulder/arm and I want to be at the same fitness level I was 3years ago. Can't wait to start. XxX
i agree, minutes 2 and 4 go by much faster than 1 and 3! i love these workouts so far. being able to sync my breathing with yours really helps me get into the rhythm!
Shane, watched your commentary on the World Indoor Rowing virtual championships last week.
Fantastic event and new WRs. I wonder if it would be possible to link us all in a virtual DH event ?
Good stuff.! Just did it this morning. Dummy 101 question. What dial setting do you set your concept 2?
I have the same question - what drag factor do you have you rower set at for this workout?
Would love to see a HIIT rowing demo - with a timer reflecting the 30 second interval countdowns 😊
Loved the workout and your videos in general! Awesome!! Thank you!!!! But my lower back always starts to hurt/ache after 15-17 minutes. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks for the push today! Love the whole channel!
Just did this one and loved it! Had me focused at every 22s/m following the 26s/m. Thanks so much!!
Coming back to the 22 spm is tough in that I feel my body wants to rest, but it's important to keep your mind engaged and it really helps! As always, thank you Shane!
Excellent- exactly what I needed to trim my form and feel energized. I felt that minutes 2&5 went faster than other minutes.
Again what got platform of rowing.Thank you so much DH from across the pond
This was my second time going this workout and it was such a great challenge without getting too hard where I want to give up. An interesting and engaging row. Thank you!!
Looking forward to doing this workout later today!!
Me too! I love these workouts!
Thanks for this excellent workout, great start to the year. Love the workouts and your inspirational dialogue 🙌
I've been rowing with Dark Horse 5x/week since December. Mostly this 20min workout, but also the 10 or 30 min. (I also watched several of the technique videos.) Question: I can't seem to get my split to improve. I've hit this plateau of 2:14 (at my best) to 2:20, and I can't seem to improve. Any suggestions from fellow strivers?
FWIW: I turned to this as I was learning to live with persistent post-acute COVID symptoms (aka long covid). My exercise tolerance plummeted, and especially weighted workouts would lay me out for days. (And I'm a fitness professional with 20yrs experience, so next level frustrating.) I turned to rowing to rebuild everything. These videos have brought me a long way physically (thank you Shane!) - but also psychologically as I've at least been able to do something even on my worst days. Formerly very active, the persistent profound fatigue and muscle weakness has been life-changing. If this speaks to you at all - give these videos a shot. Start where you are and do what you can. Good luck.
Just used this workout to finish the last leg of my Goggins 4x4x48 challenge. Easy way to knock down 4 miles in no time! Thanks Farmer!
I love my rowing machine, today I burned 737.7 calories during my workout! So life-changing!
Wow, and I was going into that expecting a simple 20 min workout... That really pushed me, thanks DH!
Great workout!! I love your motivation throughout... Subtle and consistent... Thanks Shane! P.S. I also enjoy the warm up and cool down included...
Hey bud -- you really are awesome. I have some dumb questions for you.
When you reference 5k meters, does that include your "warm up" or is that just the 20 minutes.
I bought my rower about a week ago and I've been doing this one every day. I hit the strokes/minute (if anything, I'm +1-2 strokes above you), but including the warm up, I'm at like 4400 meters (and maybe like 3800 without). C2, Damper @ 5. Is the bottom line that my form is just crap and I need to work on it for the next 20 years :) ?
I just did two sessions of this video back to back using a setting of 6 and then 10 for the second. I didn't get near a 5,000? The first 20 minutes netted me a 3450 meter and the 10 setting was a 3618. I'd really like to finish a strong 5,000 between a 20-25 minute time frame. Can you help me with this. I am 5'6". Your long body was hard to stay with..... I had to take more strokes.... Anyway, I appreciate the video. It was a nice change from staring off into space listening to my old playlist.
Trying to determine what I'm doing wrong. I set all the settings like Shane does, and I keep up with him row, for row, but he'll be at 1,000 meters, and I'll be at 600 meters. I go way in on my catch, and snap the handle in while leaning back at 2 o'clock. Is it the damper setting maybe? Of course, I'm 5'4" and he looks to be over 6 feet. Would that make THAT much of a difference?
Really enjoy the info in your videos. But (a) A bit annoy that ads pops up about every 3 minutes or so disrupting the flow and sometimes they can't before forwarded through. (b) All the programming in the beginning takes time out from the work out (I know of course some people want all that) but much easier to just set a timer a tension setting and stay with rowing with pauses and breaks. I have a Sunny Fitness . and the display screen is ridiculously grey and nearly illegible to read ..So I just set a timer and row. When I stopped dealing with all the ridiculous programming .. I actually got a better workout. What I do appreciate is watching form and pace. I also like to just watch rowing virtuals .. like Venice or Fjords of Norway and just row with some music on and my own routine. I love though thanks your videos that I'm to setting the resistance to 16 at the top and rowing 20 minutes with out a break. I can now do 40 minutes about 8 or 10 resistance too ... I see my arms and legs getting definition but so annoyed how hard it is to get off the little belly even though I eat plant based, don't smoke or drink. So hopefully daily consistency will finally get the stomach off. My energy is excellent though and I haven't even taken Western meds in over 20 years. So trying to add more ab moves into my work out. Thanks again.
Just finished this workout and proud I made it through because I wanted to quit with 13 minutes left! I got my rower a week ago so I’m not yet happy with my total meters reached. I’m the heaviest I’ve been in my life after always being thin but in my 57th year and in menopause so everyone says it’s normal. Any tips on how many days a week and how long of a workout to lose weight the fastest?
I don't see split while rowing, not sure how to match splits to check effort therefore, at end of workout I hit display and it showed split but during workout it showed m/sec and cals, also I could see 22 and 26. Concept2 and I setup workout as you described. Can you explain how I can get display you're talking about to we the split live?
great workout. a couple of questions.... 1) are you a port side guy? (can see in your hand position) 2) what are you setting your damper on the flywheel? I am pulling with you on this workout and there is no way I could reach 5000 meters like you did. And I'm a strong rower as well. =). 3). I notice your breathing and how you breath out loose-mouthed right before the finish, and a tighter mouth breath out before the catch. Why? I'm digging the breathing technique BTW.
Just got me a new row machine. Thanks for being here you got me in the flow, thanks for the company i need it. Great workout
Same!! That was difficult!
So glad found you and this - beginning. Heard level 3-5 simulates water. Beginning what level resistance is best? At a 4, but literally want to row right. So let me know please! Love your vibe and everything. Thank you.
When I was in college, 23 years ago, I biked from Nice to Monte Carlo, to the casino. Just like you mention at the five minute mark. That’s funny because i have never talked to someone else who did that!
I didn’t have a flat tire but I did injure my knee for a good six months. The things you try in your early 20s…
I just want to thank you for coming into my home and being my personal coach lol. Unfortunately I couldn't afford the Concept 2 but did get me a Quicker Land and Fitness Magnetic rower up to 8 resistance. I do follow your rowing rthym however I use resistance 4 as a beginner rower.
I'm confused. I struggled to stay at 22 and 26 because my body wanted to go harder so I turned the damper up to 10 to slow me down and I only got to 3498m....... how did you get to 5k??? I can easily do 5k in 20 minutes but not at that low stroke rate. What am I doing wrong?
Unearthed the rower from the garage after months of not rowing. Found this workout and it was the perfect pacing. Thanks for this. Any particular cues on damper setting for this workout? Had a hard time staying at 22, was usually above that.
Hi, hopefully someone could point me in the right direction here. I followed the video to the tea with SR and that but only completed 3809m and my fastest split was 1:56 😮 Either my technique is off or the damper was set incorrectly. Can anyone offer any advice? Cheers
If all you did was this 20 minute workout every day what kind of shape would you be in?
Great work out intervals were tough bumping up against 35 on the last one. But I typically am only averaging 850 per interval not sure how you’re getting 1050.
Still new to rowing. Great lesson! What do you have your damper set to? My splits for the 22/26 were around 2:25 and 2:08... Should I change damper to match, or row with more force?
I am 64 and recently started rowing and enjoy your instructional and guided videos. Most videos I see are almost 2 years old. Do I join the group with the 19.00 monthly fee to get updated videos or live videos?
I dont understand whats going on.
What is SR. Are you changing some setting?
75% effort from what? Yourself?
Im looking to buy a concept 2 i was thinning about following along to your videos but not sure what youre doing other than rowing hard for 5 then slow for 1 minute then hard again
Thank you for these videos. You inspired me to get a rowing machine (cheap $120 used for now) and this is my first workout. Barely lasting 10 mins but I'll be stronger next time!
Okay, looking for some help here. I matched stroke for stroke at the same pace and I hit 3500. Am I missing something? Machine is on level 5 does that make a difference?
Awesome workout. Add more intensity, 75%, then ,90, then 100% on minute 4 follow with 1 min rest. Rinse and repeat
Shane, I love this workout but, you kill me when we are stretching the legs at the end and you say “get a drink if you would like”. I say “I can’t!” You just assume that I am as limber as you!😅
Thanks man, I'm new to rowing and found your videos. Helps me a ton! Thank you for the motivational talks as well
Great workout and I love the intensity changes! And your cool down at the end is a great way to end. I especially appreciate the motivational self talk you have there at the end too. "We can control the process but not the destination"
and another 5k 20min workout! thanks shane! looking in the mirror I think that my back is to round, do you have any suggestions what to do? special workout for back tension?
Is 90 minute rowing with a spm of 30 good? Lol I just started 2 weeks ago and I don't know if that's too much or not 🤷🏻♀️
Have been doing your workouts for the last 3 months, your mechanic coaching is what keeps me going as I see my erg data get better and better evey row.. Loved this one ,felt great mechanics and rythem. Was super strong and flowing nicely in the 26 w/ 90%.. thx for all you do for us dark horses! 🐎
I really like the work out it's really engaging and fun! I could do without the motivation speech about life though
I enjoying your instructive 20 minutes row but I wish you had Mention the damper what number to put it on as this is very important I am 92 years of age and been riding for many years and many people just put a damper on 10 which is quite wrong
I am so grateful to have found your channel! I would have been rowing incorrectly otherwise and I have learned so much from you! I am a beginner (started in late January with a Concept 2 rower) but am wanting to challenge myself more & more. I love having someone to follow and get advice and reminders consistently through my work outs! You rock!!
Do you have suggestion on how to estimate 75% and 90% exertion?
Great workout. Thank you
It would be great if you displayed your monitor as you erg. This would help follow cadence and split.
This is a workout I'll do again and again. Easy to follow yet challenging. Love the warm up and cool down as well. I've been rowing for 3 months and learning so much from your videos. Thanks!
gd workout light bulb moment wi stroke, yest, so really enjoyed this push of my effort. Ttfn Charlie
🎉3/26🎉
3/19 also done 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I hesitated clicking on this one… almost went back to the beginner one.. I am glad I didnt. I learned I could do hard things.
Shane, I was wondering why sometimes when I am coming up to the catch,my knees hit my arms?
3/27🎉😅
@shane Thx. Great workout. For this workout, what # resistance do you set the Damper to?