r/concept2

Good morning, everyone,

I usually clean the rail after every workout, but sometimes I forget. When I use it regularly and on consecutive days, even if I forgot to clean it, the stains that started to appear would eventually disappear. This time, however, since I haven’t used the Erg in a while, they’re stubborn. Is there a way to remove them?

Thanks to everyone, and sorry for the imperfect translation of this message.

Trying to improve my RowErg technique, especially for longer endurance sessions.

This is what my stroke currently looks like at around 29–30 SPM.

What stands out to you?

Anything I'm doing well, and what would you change first?

Don’t hold back – looking for honest feedback.

I almost didn't even try to do this challenge. On a good week I was getting 15k a week (5K x 3).

On top of that I'm moving my daughter into her dorm this week and had no idea how I'd get 30K with only 3.5 days at home this week.

Three days and a PB 7.5K single session! I considered finding a drop in gym to spread out what I needed per day, but I'm actually glad I didn't because I now know 40K is going to be no big deal next week!

I'm a little tired, a little sore. But I'm excited to see what next week looks like. I think I'm going to try to finish my last session next week with a 10k.

I posted before about Row House. One of the great parts of their classes was rowing "in swing" to the beat of the music.

I thought it would be fun to create a playlist from members of this subreddit -- including stroke rate. (I'm 55 year old guy, so kinda dated playlist here.)

Only requirement: STRONG BEAT

Three I like to start with:

- Take the Money and Run (RUN DMC) 25 SPM https://youtu.be/edeyflPOp08?si=6zw7McbZHpq4rkrN

- Levels (Nick Jonas) 25 SPM https://youtu.be/taViGR5VT1U?si=yd4IbMcp7rOyJrGg

- Big Energy (Latto Remix with DJ Khaled) 26 SPM https://youtu.be/idSJRWzCAN0?si=Fc7siPCyq74PAx1j

Did a HM a few weeks ago and decided I wanted a more comfortable seat. Added the Vapor Fitness cover with a pad underneath but every time I park the rower vertically they fall off.

Sometimes I left it horizontal and my helpful wife would stand it up and the pads were nowhere to be found.

Solved it with large rubber bands from Amazon. Seat is a bit more comfortable and nothing is misplaced. Rubber band is soft and fluffy, no issues sitting on it for a session. Placed the rubberband so it doesn't interfere with rollers underneath.

Hi all,

Bought a second hand bike erg and been so excited for it.

I have had this squeak I can’t seem to figure out what it is and wonder if anyone has had this issue also. I’ve contacted support and just waiting to hear back. I’ve tighten all the nuts and made sure it’s all tight but I’ve got no idea how to fix this noise and it’s killing me

Any help would be great!!

Just started rowing and would love some feedback about form. Thanks!

It has been almost 1 years since my last Half-marathon. I've been training for the last 12 weeks and this morning I took 10 minutes off my time.

To say I'm happy is an understatement.

Hello! I'm two months (and 90K) into my rowing journey!

Being bigger, it's definitely been a struggle to hit certain aspects of better form, especially during the catch, but I want to make sure I'm not keeping bad habits.

I'm doing the Dog Days of Summer challenge and these next two weeks are going to be a challenge. Getting better splits will definitely help, but safety is always going to be my absolute priority.

Any tips will be greatly appreciated. I've watched all the beginner's videos but comparing/critiquing my own form is weirdly difficult.