Posted: 6/21/2009 10:53:39 AM EDT
| Any of you guys row? I just got a Concept 2 rower and it is an ass kicker. |
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Are there any options for less than the cost of a Concept 2? Go with a used Concept 2 rower. That's what I did and I was able to snag a used model C in excellent condition for $375 from Craig's List! I tried a lot of the cheaper rowers and they just don't feel anything like the Concept 2 rowers. |
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This looks like an older model, but I assume for $100, I should try to snag it?
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/1238988938.html |
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This looks like an older model, but I assume for $100, I should try to snag it? http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/1238988938.html Yeah older model, but as long as you test it and it still works, I'd get it.... |
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I have a Concept II Model C that I bought used. I row 10,000 meters 5 days a week (50,000 total each week). Since January 6th I’ve lost 55.8 lbs. Dude that's a lot of rowing, nice job! I always tell people to get a rower if they're looking for the "one" thing to get instead of a treadmill, bike or elliptical....I think rowers beat those any day of the week. |
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A bit of unsolicited anecdotal advice...
My first day rowing I managed to make it to 1,264 meters. The next day I made it to 1,517 meters. Every day I rowed after that I made myself go 500 meters farther. When I finally hit 5,000 meters, I stuck with that distance for two weeks. After that I started going up 500 meters each time I rowed until I hit 10,000 meters. If you want to go up just do it gradually. |
| 5000 meters is really all the farther I want to go, my goal for now is to do it in 20 minutes, best time so far is 21:25. I need to average 2:00 minute 500 meters for 10 500's. There is a big difference between a 2:10 and 2:00 500, especially after the 10:00 mark. In 30 minutes 6,500 should be do able, based on my 5000 times. I row on the 5 setting, what do you guys use? |
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I row with a damper setting of 1. I just care about getting my heart pumping in the morning so I really don't focus on the resistance. My fastest 10,000 meter time is 47:31 minutes. I might try sprinting one of these days and see how I do.
/edit: not sure if you visit the Concept 2 website but here is the link for the world records if you want to do some comparisons. |
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I row with a damper setting of 1. I just care about getting my heart pumping in the morning so I really don't focus on the resistance. My fastest 10,000 meter time is 47:31 minutes. I might try sprinting one of these days and see how I do. /edit: not sure if you visit the Concept 2 website but here is the link for the world records if you want to do some comparisons. Setting 1-10, 47 mimutes is going to get the heart going and fat melting off. I have seen the records and they are impressive. I watched the guy on youtube do the 500m in like 1:16. I did a 30 minute pull tonight, first time ever, and did 6,570 meters. Mostly because I blew my first 2500 meters and new I would not come close to a 20 minute 5000. And just thought I would try going a little longer and see how it felt. |
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If I'm trying to lose weight I do a half hour in the morning and a half hour before bed. Or two 20 minute sessions if I'm in a hurry. Doing 2 sessions a day really seems to crank up the metabolism.
In march I did their "march madness" challenge which was to row 5,000 meters every day for a month. It was fun but I cut out the twice a day thing and think I actually made less progress on my weight loss attempts. |
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I did a lighter intensity 30 minute row today with the dampner setting on 6 and managed to get about 6300m. Nothing to hard but got a good sweat going. Doing easier, longer rows from time to time is good to keep you from getting burned out from the short killer high intensity rows... |
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The concept2 website is a superb resource for info on erging.
Some info on damper settings since a few people have mentioned fiddling with them: http://www.concept2.com/us/training/basics/damper_intensity.asp Damper Setting & Workout Intensity The best damper setting for a great cardiovascular workout is in the range of 3–5. Rowing with the damper setting too high can be detrimental to your training program because it may reduce your output and increase your risk of injury. Workout Intensity * The harder you pull, the more resistance you will feel. This is because the Concept2 Indoor Rower uses wind resistance, which is generated by the spinning flywheel. The faster you get the wheel spinning, the more resistance there will be. * You can row as hard or as easy as you wish. The indoor rower will not force you to row at any set intensity level. It is up to you. As you put more effort into your rowing, you will go faster, produce more watts, and burn more calories. All of these outputs will be measured and displayed by the Performance Monitor (PM). Keep your goals in mind. For example, if your goal is to burn a lot of calories, it is more important to row for a long time than to row hard. If you row too hard, you won't last as long. * The damper setting is like bicycle gearing. It affects the feel of the rowing but does not directly affect the resistance. With a little experimentation, you will find the damper setting that gives you the best workout and results. We recommend a damper setting of 3–5 for the best aerobic workout. This is the setting that feels most like a sleek, fast boat on the water. Higher settings feel more like a bigger, slower boat. * You can view your performance in pace, watts and calories. The PM displays your output in a choice of units and display options. You can choose the units and displays that work best for you. |