cng1 Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 That all sounds about right. My 30 minute rowing sessions burn between 330 and 360 calories when I'm doing my daily low intensity workout (heart rate 135-142), on my weekly high intensity workout I'm burning 400-500 calories (heart rate 155-165). Quote
Danny Posted March 7, 2006 Author Posted March 7, 2006 Well I bought a Carl Lewis magnetic rower from the Loot last night! £80 well spent, still in its box! Did 25 mins burnt 320 calories and sweated my knackers off! Exercise is much cheaper than carbon fibre! Quote
JonnyBoy Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Or take up jogging. £60 will get you a decent pair of running shoes, and you'll burn twice the calories per hour you would on a rowing machine. And in Spring it's really quite enjoyable. I've read that rowing is the most cardio intensive activity you can do in the gym.. plus running fecks your knees and does nothing to the size of your arms! That said.. I can hapily max out my heart rate on the bike.. but doubt I could on a concept 2. Best of luck doing it at home though.. my money's on you doing it less that 10 times before you get bored and sell it on.. still in its box Bet thing to do is buy a bike and find a local bunch to get out with. Quote
amc_black Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Rowing is the most effective non impact CV sport that exists. It will not effect any joints or muscles when the correct technique is employed. There is no other form of excercise that can compete with the effectiveness of rowing/sculling. The cheapest way to get a Concept 2 Model C/D is to go along to an indoor rowing championships as after the competition the machines are sold off at knock down prices and they are barely worn in. One more thing in my experience Concept 2 machines produce ALOT of fan noise when being used properly and if this is an issue for you you should look at a "water rower" it uses a water tank and offers a near silent package but is nowhere near as useful as the Concept 2 for training purposes. You could also look at the Rowperfect but that is more aimed at rowers looking to improve technically. For training on a concept to having the lever between 3/4 will offer a drag factor of 130 and this is the most realistic in terms of water drag. Oh and put some carpet under the machine or old lino because sweat/vomit can make a REAL mess! Quote
Phil. S Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 I've read that rowing is the most cardio intensive activity you can do in the gym.. plus running fecks your knees and does nothing to the size of your arms! If you wear decent running shoes your joints won't suffer unless you are very heavy. Rowing won't do a great deal for your arms: it's primarily a leg and back exercise I too struggle to get my heart rate up on a rowing machine for any length of time, though that is never a problem running (or cycling for that matter). Quote
amc_black Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Rowing won't do a great deal for your arms: it's primarily a leg and back exercise I disagree with this actually. The arms are just as important as the legs and back in making up the complete stroke. I too struggle to get my heart rate up on a rowing machine for any length of time, though that is never a problem running I am shocked by this also....A real ergo work out done properly should have you near death. Vomit should be a regular occurance and you should be very close to your 100% Max HR by the end and sustaining 80% throughout. Quote
Phil. S Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 I too struggle to get my heart rate up on a rowing machine for any length of time, though that is never a problem running I am shocked by this also....A real ergo work out done properly should have you near death. Vomit should be a regular occurance and you should be very close to your 100% Max HR by the end and sustaining 80% throughout. Sounds lovely I can go hell for leather for a short period, but what I can't seem to do on a rowing machine is get my heart at around 150-155bpm for half an hour. (I've tried after I snapped my achilles tendon and couldn't run for 6 months.) That's not a problem with running. But that may just be me. It's a case of finding something that suits you and which you can sustain. Quote
S8ight Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 If you wear decent running shoes your joints won't suffer unless you are very heavy. thats a lot more than £60 then got the wife a pair of propper running shoes, think they are a size 4.......£95.00 Quote
dern Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 I can go hell for leather for a short period, but what I can't seem to do on a rowing machine is get my heart at around 150-155bpm for half an hour. It takes me a few minutes to get my heart rate up but can maintain 155 for up to an hour on the rower when in shape (ie, not now ). I disagree that it does nothing for your arms. Quote
amc_black Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Oh actually this may be the only time I have the chance to post anything rowing related on this forum so..... If anybody wants to buy a single scull for the summer rather than doing the indoor thing I have decided to sell mine. If anyone wants further details just PM me! I know its a long shot but you never know there might be some rowers around! Briefly the boat is a 80-90Kg Simms Evo 1x in top condition with wing riggrer. Built 2002. Stroke coach/Blades by negotiation. Oh and its called Carolyn....which is nice. Quote
cng1 Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 After the competitions c2 machines are sold for 799, this doesn't include the heart rate interface though. If you can't get to the point of near-death on a rower (if that's your thing) then you are doing something wrong, chances are that your technique isn't right. Done right all your muscles should get a workout. Quote
markcoopers Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 I've a rowing something or another in the garage, keeps the wall proped up lovely £50 and i'll part with it, and I can assure you it has had very little use. Quote
dern Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Oh actually this may be the only time I have the chance to post anything rowing related on this forum so..... If anybody wants to buy a single scull for the summer rather than doing the indoor thing I have decided to sell mine. If anyone wants further details just PM me! I know its a long shot but you never know there might be some rowers around! Briefly the boat is a 80-90Kg Simms Evo 1x in top condition with wing riggrer. Built 2002. Stroke coach/Blades by negotiation. Oh and its called Carolyn....which is nice. I've often thought of giving it a go but sadly our canal has so many locks on it that at the speed my kayak gets up to it's a pain in the A*** to keep getting out but at the speed your boat goes at I'd spend more time out of the boat than in it Quote
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