Podcasts about Concept2

Neil Bergenroth is an educator and rowing coach whose work with kids has developed successful rowers and students for nearly 40 years in his adopted hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma and across the country. Neil's Rowing STEM curriculum introduces kids to concepts like data analysis, graphing, physiology, precision, and accuracy. And as an online rowing coach, Neil's helping rowers of all ages dial in their rowing technique, and reach new personal milestones. QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Podcast Series Introduction 01:17 - Episode intro: Hosts Rachel and Tara banter about their personal experiences learning about data from the Concept2 monitor 05:27 - Neils's rowing week on a scale of 1-10: 9 (or 10) because a client set a U.S. record on the slides 05:52 - The Huddle: A quick get-to-know Neil's rowing background 07:41 - The Hot Seat Q&A 11:07 - Neil's rowing origin story began at Kingston Grammar School in London 14:00 - Making the decision to attend Boston University 14:41 - When your new wife is from Tulsa ... you move across the Pond and volunteer at Tulsa Youth Rowing Association 18:54 - Aging, making time for family, stepping away from the launch, and deciding what to do next 20:20 - A vision for what online coaching could be: apps 22:37 -  Developing the Rowing STEM curriculum and app, and bringing it into the classroom 25:52 - Why rowing is a great way to teach STEM concepts 28:41 - Using the Concept2 RowErg for STEM experiments 32:17 - The future of the Rowing STEM curriculum depends on others stepping up 34:20 - Neil describes the perfect stroke  42:40 - Steady State Network news and notes . To see photos of Neil, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons. . Steady State Podcast is written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor and donor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper. . SHOP SSN GEAR: www.steadystatenetwork.com/shop SIGN UP FOR THE SSN NEWSLETTER: www.steadystatenetwork.com/newsletter MAKE A DIFFERENCE: www.steadystatenetwork.com/support  Check out more Steady State Network here:  FB - /SteadyStateNetwork IG - @SteadyStateNetwork FB - /AllieswithOars IG - @AllieswithOars BLUESKY - steadystatenetwork.bsky.social Connect on FB and IG with the hosts: Rachel Freedman - @RowSource Tara Morgan - @CmonBarber  

From primary school kids to octogenarians, Cool Rowings is introducing diverse populations to rowing in and around London. Founder Weininger Irwin – competitive and confident from a young age – has a community first approach, prioritizing fun and social interaction. And we hear from one of his rowers, 86-year-old Hazel Parkins, who took up indoor rowing after the death of her husband and says she can't do with out it these days. This is an episode about building your own path and embracing lifelong functional fitness. . QUICK LOOK PART 1: Weininger Irwin 00:00 - Episode Intro 04:06 - The Huddle: A quick get to know you  05:20 - The Hot Seat Q&A 06:45 - Growing up a runner 07:58 - Rowing origin story: from Gladiator tryout, to Ford Motor Co. gym erg, and a Concept2 2k training plan 13:16 - Established Cool Rowings  to introduce primary school kids and diverse populations to rowing 16:26 - Ageless Teenagers and Weininger's philosophy for coaching seniors 21:23 - Being a beacon for the community   PART 2: Hazel Parkins 24:03 - Meet Hazel Parkins, 80+ 2025 BRIC Gold Medalist 24:47 - On a scale of 1-10, Hazel's rowing week was a 9 26:15 - An introduction to the erg during COVID 29:46 - A "lovely" experience at BRIC and Hazel's approach to training and racing 33:12 - The importance of support from family and community 37:08 - Hosts Rachel and Tara post-interview banter 40:54 - Steady State Network news and notes . To see photos of Weininger and Hazel, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons. . Steady State Podcast is written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper. . SHOP SSN GEAR: www.steadystatenetwork.com/shop SIGN UP FOR THE SSN NEWSLETTER: www.steadystatenetwork.com/newsletter MAKE A DIFFERENCE: www.steadystatenetwork.com/support  Check out more Steady State Network here:  FB - /SteadyStateNetwork IG - @SteadyStateNetwork FB - /AllieswithOars IG - @AllieswithOars BLUESKY - steadystatenetwork.bsky.social Connect on FB and IG with hosts Rachel Freedman at @RowSource, and Tara Morgan at @CmonBarber

Mats Störtebecker (@piratmats) är VD och ägare av Concept2 Sverige. Han har en karriär inom fitnessbranschen som närmar sig 30 år och de fem senaste åren har ägnats åt roddmaskiner, stakmaskiner och motionscyklar som alla bär namnet Erg på slutet. Concept2 levererar världens bästa konditionsträningsmaskiner , och vårt samtal handlar just om hur vi bäst tränar med dessa maskiner: hur ser en bra teknik ut för Row/Ski/Bike? Hur kan vi använda dessa maskiner för vår barmarksträning? Varför har de t.ex sådan viktig plats i sporter som CrossFit, Funktionell Fitness & Hyrox? Detta och mycket annat i ett toppenavsnitt till säsongsavslutning. Nu börjar träningsåret på riktigt! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Timeline för avsnittet: 00:00 Intro / försnack 02:20 Presentation av gästen 05:00 Mats origin story: från gyminstruktör och PT till leverantörssidan i fitnessbranschen och idag ägare av Concept2 Sverige 07:40 Vilka tycker om konditionsmaskiner? Hur kan vi förklara mångas fascination av just Concept2-maskinerna?  10:15 Varför har just CrossFit och Funktionell Fitness valt att omfamna Concept2 för våra konditionstester? 12:05 Concept2 och data, siffror & statistik 14:40 Hur fungerar maskinen? Fläktmotstånd, Strokes per Minute (S/M), Damper 1-10 m.m… 16:55 Kan vi lura maskinen på något sätt? Kan vi få optimera teknik & inställningar för att få bra tider osv? 19:30 Hur är det lika eller olika att ro/staka/cykla för meter jämfört med för kalorier? 21:15 Strategier för att ro olika distanser - användning av Stroke Rate, Power m.m. 23:35 Roddträning för olika utövare 28:00 Stakmaskin: hur hjälper den oss i längdskidspåret? 29:50 Tekniker i stakmaskin: Hyrox, CrossFit & längdskidor 35:30 Inför cykelsäsongen 2025: hur kan vi använda en Bike-Erg nu under vintern? 36:40 Din cykel-hemma-setup: Att ha en Bike-Erg eller att sätta upp sin egen cykel på en Trainer? 40:00 Folkhälsa & engagera grannskapet: hur kan Concept2s träningsmaskiner främja rörelse & hälsa? 43:10 Kom i kontakt med Mats & Concept2Sverige 43:35 Avslutande ord/brandtal/något som inte blev sagt idag? 45:00 Utro/eftersnack --------------------------------------------------------------------- Kom i kontakt med Mats och med Concept2 Sverige: @piratmats @concept2sverige Concept2 Sverige på Facebook https://www.facebook.com/concept2sverige Hemsida: ⁠https://concept2sverige.se/⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Kom i kontakt med FFF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henrikvalis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fitnessfilosofifloskler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fitnessfilosofifloskler@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Köp Fitness, Filosofi & Floskler från ⁠⁠Instagram-butiken här⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Kom i kontakt med mig som Personlig Tränare E-post: henrik@vagnhallencrossfit.se ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vagnhallen CrossFit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ i Göteborg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vagnhallencrossfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ på Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vagnhallen CrossFit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ på Facebook YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fråga Coach Valis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ett År av Mobility Flow-videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hjälp oss gärna genom att lämna en review av podden: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/fitness-filosofi-floskler/id1664145080⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Like many athletes sidelined by injury, Cassi Niemann turned to rowing to see what her body could handle. After walking on as a freshman, she found strength in the community her Georgia Tech crew provided. Cassi never could have known then that her trajectory was about to drastically change. Nearly 30 years later, Cassi's resume is packed with coaching experience and training certs. She's the lead UCanRow2 Master Rowing Instructor with Concept2. She's also a competitive power lifter and the owner of CASstrong, where she blends rowing with her expertise as a strength coach. Cassi not only helps indoor rowers improve their skills and confidence on the machine, but also trains other coaches to effectively integrate rowing into a variety of fitness settings.  We got to talk to Cassi about indoor rowing, lifting, and creating sustainable training habits for health, confidence, and community.  . Want a training program that combines strength and rowing? Check out BarbellMedicine.com and use code CASSI10 for a discount. . QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Intro  01:38 - Rowing Week: 1-10 02:42 - The Huddle 03:20 - The Hot Seat Q&A 04:53 - Rowing origin story: walking on at Georgia Tech brought community and a focus for success as a student athlete 09:45 - First coaching gig: Georgia Tech novices 12:30 - Developing a coaching style, influences 16:13 - Transition from collegiate rowing to masters rowing 18:18 - Bootcamps, powerlifting, and CrossFit 21:37 - UCanRow2 training verification, coaching other coaches, and talking about indoor rowing without talking about rowing on the water 29:18 - Setting yourself up for winter fitness success with: BAM (bare ass minimum), RAD (really awesome day), auto-regulation 33:58 - Barbell Medicine rowing + strength training program 39:29 - Cassi's “original domino piece” - the thing that's gonna catapult someone into making more changes with just one change 42:15 - Outro . To see photos of Cassi, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons. . Steady State Podcast is written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper. . SHOP SSN GEAR: www.steadystatenetwork.com/shop SIGN UP FOR THE SSN NEWSLETTER: www.steadystatenetwork.com/newsletter MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY DONATING TO ALLIES WITH OARS: www.steadystatenetwork.com/allieswithoars  Check out more Steady State Network here:  FB - /SteadyStateNetwork IG - @SteadyStateNetwork FB - /AllieswithOars IG - @AllieswithOars Connect with Tara at @CmonBarber, and Rachel at @RowSource

Send us a textCreating a home gym that keeps me motivated and consistent has been a game-changer, and in this episode of the Own It Show, I'm sharing exactly how you can do the same! I break down my “Good, Better, Best” model for building a home workout space that suits your goals and budget, from must-have essentials to an all-in home fitness setup. I'll walk you through the equipment I recommend, like the Concept2 rower, Power Blocks, and Assault bikes, to help you make smart choices that eliminate excuses and inspire daily training.Join me as I share how to create a space that brings you joy, accountability, and lasting results—right in your own home. Let's build a home gym that supports your health and keeps you coming back every day!=========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Own It Show HERE: ➡︎ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@justinroethlingshoefer➡︎ Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3KCyN3j➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3F58Ez4lbIKQ6kMu2pfpIG =========================== Resources: ⚡️CHECK OUR PROGRAMS: https://ownitcoaching.com/programs/⚡️BOOK: https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/ =========================== Connect with Justin Roethlingshoefer on Social Media: ➡︎ linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer➡︎https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/?hl=en Own It Success is different so own your different!

This week Jerred and Joe are back together talking updates and some recent things in the fitness industry. 

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No words can describe how thrilled Aarav and Arsh are to sit down for an interview Nick Mead! Nick rowed at bow seat in the United States Men's Coxless 4 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in which his boat made history by becoming the first USA crew to win a gold medal in this event since 1960! He graduated from Princeton University in 2017, and has achieved success at both the national and international stages. Nick is a true inspiration for those in the sport, and this interview sheds light on the steps he took to reach the pinnacle of rowing at just 29 years old.Support the showCheck out our NEW book!https://a.co/d/ecz5cPHWebsite:https://www.twobrothersandtheirsports.comFor sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact us at:twobrothers.sportspodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of The Chris Abraham Show, Chris and ChatGPT dive deep into the 2024 Concept2 Fall Team Challenge, where rowers from all over the world team up virtually to row as many meters as possible between September 15 and October 15. Chris shares his experiences rowing for Potomac Boat Club, his strategy of rowing 10,000 meters per day, and tips for keeping motivated and engaged throughout the challenge. The conversation highlights how anyone, regardless of fitness level, can participate and adapt the challenge to their needs, with tips for modifying workouts, staying consistent, and focusing on the process rather than perfection. Chris and ChatGPT also talk about the importance of staying active even during sedentary tasks, and the long-term benefits of maintaining a fitness routine. Tune in for practical advice, motivation, and a look into the world of virtual rowing challenges. Episode Overview:In this episode, Chris and ChatGPT discuss the 2024 Concept2 Fall Team Challenge, offering insights on how to participate, ways to stay consistent, and how even beginners can join in on the virtual rowing fun. The episode is full of advice on maintaining functional fitness, staying motivated, and integrating movement into your daily life. Key Topics Discussed: Concept2 Fall Team Challenge: Overview of the challenge, which runs from September 15 to October 15, 2024. Teams work together to accumulate as many meters as possible using a RowErg, SkiErg, or BikeErg. Chris's Rowing Routine: Chris shares his goal of rowing 10,000 meters daily for Potomac Boat Club and offers advice on how others can break down their daily goals into manageable chunks. The Importance of Consistency: Tips on showing up regularly, even if it's just to start small, like Chris's story of his landlord David who built a gym habit just by showing up. Additional Links: Learn more about the Concept2 Fall Team Challenge here. Potomac Boat Club: www.potomacboatclub.org What is the Concept2 Fall Team Challenge?The Concept2 Fall Team Challenge is a virtual rowing challenge where teams from around the world work together to accumulate as many meters as possible on the RowErg, SkiErg, or BikeErg between September 15 and October 15. Participants can join existing teams or create their own with at least two members. How do I join a team for the challenge?You can join or create a team through your Concept2 logbook at log.concept2.com. Once you're in the logbook, navigate to the Teams page to join a team or confirm your participation in the challenge. Do I have to row a certain number of meters per day?There's no set requirement. Participants can row as many or as few meters as they'd like. Some rowers, like Chris, aim for 10,000 meters a day, but you can set your own goal based on your fitness level and availability. Is this challenge suitable for beginners?Absolutely! The Fall Team Challenge is open to all fitness levels. There are no speed or intensity requirements, just a focus on accumulating meters. Workouts can be adapted to suit your abilities, and modifications like wall presses and seated rows can make the challenge more accessible. How do I track my meters?You can track your meters using the Concept2 PM5 monitor and the ErgData app to automatically upload your results to your logbook. Alternatively, you can manually enter your meters into the Concept2 logbook if you don't have access to the technology. RowErg: A rowing ergometer, commonly known as a rowing machine, used for indoor rowing workouts. ErgData App: A smartphone app that connects to the PM5 monitor to automatically log and sync workout data to the Concept2 logbook. Posterior Chain: A group of muscles on the back of the body, including the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, important for movements like rowing and kettlebell swings. Anterior Chain: The muscles on the front of the body, including the chest, abs, and quadriceps, often targeted with pressing and pushing exercises. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/support

Do you have a split to aim for during workouts? What to do if you don't hit your rowing 500m split and does this matter? Timestamps 01:00 Psychology of chasing 500m splits on the erg and on the water? Is it beneficial for masters rowing training. 03:45 Before rowing electronics the best way to find out your boat speed was to work on a measured marked distance on your river or lake. Repeating the distance and comparing boat speeds helped to work out your improvements. Splits are a useful tool The advent of splits enabled comparability between workouts and also use on the indoor rowing machine. Concept2 erg splits are comparable to heavyweight men 4- times on water. 05:30 Splits as a comparable tool but your split does NOT equal your training zone. The physiology of how coaches write programs to achieve key athlete outcomes. Training each physiological system helps you improve. As we age our base fitness is generally more sustained (we don't lose it fast). Our absolute strength declines with age and our ability to rate high and train our anaerobic system can be more challenging. Doing testing allows you to set up training zones aligned to your physiology. The same training program can't be applied to men and women of different ages e.g. 40 to 65 years old. They cannot do the same workouts - not physically capable. Know your own training zones so you can adapt the program to suit you. In a club with diverse members, you may find that the program is too hard or too easy for you. You may find recovery is insufficient. These symptoms are caused by a one-size-fits-all training program for masters rowing. Come to Faster Masters Rowing and use our program where you can interpret the program and adapt it to suit you. Buy the testing protocols - Faster Five. https://fastermastersrowing.com/member-register/faster-five/ 09:00 Athletic benefits of training to splits Re-testing yourself regularly allows you to measure progress and then adjust your training zones to match your new physical fitness. Use tools mindfully. It's fun to look at a number and to try to beat it - this is motivating. But moving into an adjacent training zone as a result of beating the number will negatively impact your future performance. 10:30 You can choose to focus on a split that is attuned to your body or not. The program you are following was written with a goal in mind. You aren't supporting your coaches' goals if you do not follow the program. Following the wrong split is a good example of not doing the program.

Born and raised on Vashon Island, Washington, Jacob Plihal wasn't super excited to start rowing (ugh, spandex!), but in 2012 a knee injury prompted him to give up his basketball dreams. With prodding from his physical therapist, and then motivated by friend, classmate and Jr. National Team rower Mia Croonquist, he climbed the ladder to Northeastern University team captain, then the U23 National team, and most recently was named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in the men's single. At 6'10”, Jacob has a clear view of the world's biggest rowing and athletic achievement: Paris 2024. We really appreciated his honesty about working for over a decade through both success and disappointment. About turning down opportunities because funding wasn't available. And about having to work around limited mobility in his knee. He credits sticking to the grind and figuring out what works (and what doesn't) to being stubborn. For all these reasons, we're rooting for Vashon Island's hometown kid this summer at the Olympic Games Paris. QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Episode Lead-In 01:22 - The Huddle 02:13 - On a scale of 1-10, Jacob's rowing week was a 7 02:37 - The Hot Seat Q&A 03:53 - Growing up with freedom to explore on Vashon Island, WA 05:21 - Rowing origin story: A serious knee injury as a teen changed Jacob's athletic path  08:42 - Rehabbing an injury while you're still growing, and working around limited range of motion today 10:23 - Being a member of the Green Racing Project at Craftsbury Outdoor Center 12:28 - Playing it safe before the big show 14:10 - The idea of making a national team was planted very early 16:55 - What the heck is the Regatta of Death? 21:06 - What's on your mind on the starting blocks in Lucerne? 23:30 - Rowing Fillipi's biggest single and testing out various Concept2 blades 24:15  - Hometown response to qualifying for the Olympics 26:00 - Making the most of being an Olympian in the community 27:47 - Olympic race date/time and getting a new Fillipi in Paris 29:27 - Jacob explains the perfect stroke and a Kris Korzeniowski drill to help you get there 31:50 - Tara and Rachel's move into sculling in 2024 for Race Around the Rock 34:57 - Rowing with Isaiah Harrison (6'9”) vs Don Williams (6'2”) 36:00 - SSN Events & Announcements . To see photos of Jacob Plihal, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Live2Row Studios, Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons. . Steady State Podcast is written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.

Join me in my conversation with Michael Naughton, Chief Operations Officer Nielsen Kellerman. How Michael got started in rowing Origins of Nielsen Kellerman (NK) Development of the Cox Box and Stroke Coach through to today How the fallout between NK & Concept2 over the C2 rowing machine display enabled NK to grow Future innovations NK are working on Michael holds a Master of Science, in Naval Architecture/Ocean Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami.

Brothers Dick and Peter Dreissigacker used their experience as Olympic-level rowers to build a rowing machine that captured the sensation of being on the water. Initially made of bicycle parts in a Vermont barn, the machines had a limited market at first: mostly rowing clubs and schools that competed in the sport. But in the 2000's, business began to take off when Greg Glassman, the founder of Crossfit, began putting the machines into his gyms. Today Concept2 sells rowing machines to thousands of gyms and teams around the world, plus rowers, stationary bikes and skiing machines for people who train at home.This episode was produced by J.C. Howard, with music by Ramtin ArabloueiEdited by Neva Grant, with research help from Katherine Sypher.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ready to ignite your calorie burn? Join me for a 35-minute high-energy RowAlong workout that will build your endurance and strength while torching through calories! We'll start with a 5-minute warmup to get your muscles ready. Then, dive into 30 minutes of high-intensity intervals with varying stroke rates, all set to a motivating house music beat.This workout is perfect for anyone with a Concept2, WaterRower, Peloton, RP3, Aviron, or any other rowing machine. As you follow along, I'll guide you through each phase with clear cues, mixing moderate strokes, powerful pushes, intense sprints, and vital recovery moments.You get out what you put in. So when I say SPRINT - you SPRINT. Don't cheat yourself out of a great workout by taking it easy! Get ready to push your limits, build stamina, and enjoy an exhilarating rowing experience that combines fitness with fun. Expect to sweat, and feel an incredible sense of accomplishment by the end.Tune in, row along, and let's chase that RowBeats high together! Who's up for the challenge?Follow along to all of the "RowBeats" Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ookhrQKwvIYyhFaOL4DILoVYy8loihK(Workout Structure: 5 min warmup / 30 min RowAlong workout intervals)

Ready to torch some calories? RowAlong to this high-octane 30 minute indoor rowing workout that will push your limits like never before!We'll kick off with a 5 minute warmup to prep your muscles for the rhythm-fueled row to come. Then brace for a 30 minute rush of varying stroke rates an intensities synced to a driving beat that'll have you digging deeper with every switch.Whether new to indoor rowing or a seasoned hand craving an adrenaline hit, this high intensity interval session is the ultimate full-body cardio gut-check. I'll be intensity stroke coach, as you follow along using clear cues to cycle you through moderate grooves, power patches, breathless sprints, and those sacred recovery pockets.Grab your Concept2, WaterRower, Peloton, RP3, Aviron or any rower and prepare to tap into a reservoir of long-forgotten grit. But fear not - emerge victorious and you'll be showered in spiritual renewal...and probably a lot of sweat too. It's time to chase that RowAlong RowBeats high! Who's game? Follow along to all of the "RowBeats" Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ookhrQKwvIYyhFaOL4DILoVYy8loihK(Workout Structure: 5 min warmup / 30 min RowAlong workout intervals)

Get ready to push your limits with this 20 minute high intensity indoor rowing workout! Whether you're a beginner or experienced rower, this full body cardio session is designed to have you burning maximum calories.After a muscle-activating 5 minute warmup, RowAlong with me and you'll instantly get swept up in the beat as we cycle through varied interval training for 20 minutes - Follow Along the steady state rowing, sprint intervals, stroke rate changes and more. Using your Concept2, WaterRower, RP3, Aviron or any rowing machine, every second will be precisely choreographed to motivating rhythms.There's no mistaking the RowBeats format is different to my normal RowAlong workouts - minimal talking, just immersive rowing action guided by quick audio cues and stroke rate callouts on screen. Lose yourself in the music, or hit mute to follow the visuals while your own playlist pounds in your ears.This is high intensity training at its most rhythm-fueled and effective. You'll experience multiple phases that push your cardiovascular system into calorie-burning overdrive using low impact, full body rowing movements.Whether your goal is weight loss, overall fitness, or just getting a runners-high through an addictive routine, prepare to get drenched in sweat and endorphins! Let's go all-out on the indoor rower.(Workout Structure: 5 min warmup / 15 min workout intervals)

Take your RowBeats Indoor Rowing workout to exhilarating new heights! This 20 minute cardio assault RowAlong workout is designed to leave you drenched and craving more.After a 5 minute warmup to find your rhythm, we'll embark on a 15 minute journey packed with perfectly timed intervals synced to a galvanizing playlist. You'll experience everything from steady state efforts to breathless sprint sections. Whether you're an experienced rower or new to the machine, this workout will push your limits.The formula is simple - lose yourself in the beats while I guide you through the intervals. Less of my usual fluff, no extra chatter - just sweat-inducing, rhythmic rowing mastery. Using a Concept2, WaterRower, RP3, Aviron, Peloton or any other indoor rower at home or in the gym, get ready to tap into a primal energy few workouts can replicate. You'll flow between phases of powerful strokes and active recovery, chasing that euphoric full-body burn.Conquer your fitness goals by pushing through the peaks and valleys of this RowBeats epic. Dig deeper than ever before!(Workout Structure: 5 min warmup / 15 min workout intervals)

Get ready to feel those legs burn as RowBeats cranks up the intensity for another indoor rowing RowAlong workout! This 17 minute full-body cardio crusher will have you channeling pure rhythmic power.After a 5 minute warmup to find your groove, let's dive into a 12 minute blast of varying intervals perfectly timed to an adrenaline-pumping playlist. Low strokes will build into blistering highs and all-out sprint sections designed to push your limits.There's no mistaking the variation in my normal format - minimal chat with immersive rowing action precisely choreographed to the beats. Quick audio cues and on-screen guides will be your coach, allowing you to row uninterrupted or bring your own Music to the session.Whether you're a experienced rower or beginner, using a Concept2, WaterRower, RP3, Aviron or Peloton machine at home or the gym, prepare to enter a state of sweat-dripping exhilaration. The only instructions? Stick to the rates and intensities, dig deep, and let RowBeats be your launch pad to another level.(Workout Structure: 5 min warmup / 12 min workout intervals)

RowBeats is back with another high-energy indoor rowing session fueled by motivating beats. Put those headphones on and get ready to feel the burn! For 15 sweat-dripping minutes, you'll experience intervals that take you from moderate warm-up strokes to max effort sprints and everything in between - all synced to energizing music. Different to my usual RowAlong workouts, as there's no excessive talking, just a streamlined workout focused on rowing hard to the rhythms.The format is simple - quick audio cues to shift intensities with stroke rate and workout details on screen. Want to listen to your own tunes? Just hit mute and follow the visual instructions while your playlist pounds in your ears.Whether you're on a Concept2, WaterRower, RP3, Aviron or Peloton rower, in fact, ANY Rowing machine - be prepared to get swept up in the RowBeats groove for an intense full-body cardio challenge.Smash your goals by letting the beats propel you through this efficient and effective sweat sesh. It's time for RowBeats to make you move!⁉ Don't worry - I'm not changing the core of what I do with RowAlong - My aim is to try to help everyone enjoying indoor rowing. And I know from some comments and requests of the years that there is a section of rowers who want this kind of workout, so I'm giving it to them too. (This is why I've "Branded" it RowBeats, so it stands out from the usual RowAlongs). ⁉(Workout Duration: 15 minutes - 5 min warmup, 10 min workout)

Join me as I speak exclusively with Vincent Gaillard, Executive Director of World Rowing, about the future direction of Rowing. In this episode, Vincent shares World Rowing's 15 year plan to transform the reach, the image and revenues of the sport. We discuss the expansion into coastal rowing, indoor rowing, plans to drive awareness and boost audience engagement. Vincent also talks about what we can expect after the 1,500m racing format at the LA Games. World Rowing's new partnership with Concept2 and the future of rowing in e-sports Games.

It's back! Row at a Sprint for 20 seconds, rest for 10 - 8 times. Rest for 2 minutes. Do it two more times!This is your last chance for speed in the Zero to Hero Rowing Series - so make sure to hit this one hard and fast. Those 10 second rests aren't massive, but they'll recharge you enough to start the next 20 second interval at a high rate and pace, even if you do fade over the course of those 20 seconds.

Seriously, this is how you get fit. The other rows are how you get fast. Slow down to 5/10 effort, Zone 2 Heart Rate, 2K+18-20 - and let your fitness grow.

Cruise at a low intensity for 2 x 20 minute intervals. Burn calories, get fitter, and hit a flow on the rowing machine.An incredibly valuable row in terms of your fitness, your skill, and your mindset.

Get ready for a tough one. 4/3/2/1 minutes at increasing intensity - four times (with rests). An amazing row.You'll be increasing stroke rate and pace as you go through these chunks, so if you start off rowing too hot, you'll pay for it by the end!

RowAlong for 40 minutes, at a low intensity to get fitter and burn calories. The hardest part of this rowing workout is remembering to shift on your backside from time to time!! The 4 minute warm up is part of the main 40 minute workout. Keep it at a low stroke rate and low intensity (2K+18-20 / Zone 2 HR / 5/10 Effort, however you measure intensity) and every 5 minutes or so, shift your weight on the seat to help relieve any discomfort.

Get out of your comfort some in this 6x5minute rowing workout. At 24spm and 2K+8-12 pace, it'll be an intensity that will feel hard, but not maximum. The point here is that you need to push through the feeling of "This is getting tough, I should really stop" and get to the next rest. And, because of those 90 second rests, this is on the 'easier side' of hard - so this row should really be a piece of cake!

Did you know, the best workout for you is one that you only put in a low intensity? Row for 30 minutes at a low rate and pace, and build your foundation.Seriously, 30 minutes low and slow is one of the best workouts you can do for building you core fitness, building your mitochondria (google them) and helping your body to burn fat efficiently during the row. The only price you pay is the time you spend, and just trying to keep engaged for 30 minutes. And that's what I'm here for!

Row at an intensity that you'd rather not, but you know you can! Hold that pace for 3 minutes, rest, then do it all again 10 times in total. A tempo/hard (but not max) intensity rowing workout

Row for 10 minutes at a low intensity - rest for a minute - do it again two more times. A stroll in the park!

Row at a Sprint for 20 seconds, rest for 10 - 8 times. Rest for 2 minutes. Do it two more times!

A low intensity row changing stroke rate every 3 minutes to keep it interesting. Build your fitness the easy way!

Not the full 20 minutes, there's rests in there! But you're gonna be rowing fast in this one.

How do you make an easy 35 minute rowing workout even easier? Stop every four minutes for a technique tune-up! That's how! Row for 4 minutes at a low intensity, then take 1 minute to do back/arms only and legs only rowing to really focus on the vital parts of the rowing technique.

You loved the last time we did 4/3/2/1 mins twice, didn't you? Well, let's add on another!You'll be increasing stroke rate and pace as you go through these chunks, so if you start off rowing too hot, you'll pay for it by the end!

Row 30 seconds low rate power, 30 seconds high rate speed, with 30 seconds easy in between. This will row away some cobwebs!This rowing workout is designed to let you work on both aspects of speed generation - so make sure to hit both of them as hard as you can - and of course, with a good technique! ⁉ Don't be alarmed that I'm not on a Concept2. The machine may be different, but the workout design remains the same. Row along with me on your machine, and follow my guidance for stroke rate and intensity. ⁉

Row an easy 4 minutes then get off the machine and hold a squat position for one minute. Repeat for 30 minutes!This incorporates a great fitness building row with a bit of a strength workout - and the added bonus is that it'll keep your Heart Rate low for maximum fitness building benefits!

February is American Heart Month and we're launching a multi-part series on heart attacks, emergency preparedness, and response with Willamette Rowing Club couple David Setter and Sarah Copeland. They're enthusiastic about having learned to row as adults and use the word "fun" to describe their rowing life way more than anyone else we've can think of. But one day in 2018, David had a heart attack. Together, David and Sarah recount that day and why he survived, and delve into  recovery and returning to the boat. We also come to terms with erg splits going up as we get older and talk about learning to enjoy rowing for the sake of rowing. We also tap Tom Rooks, USRowing's Director of Safeguarding, for top tips that coaches, rowers, and teammates can use when there's an emergency on the water, or around the boathouse. . QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Episode lead-in 01:21 - The Huddle: Get to know David and Sarah 04:10 - David and Sarah's rowing week was terrible 06:44 - Hot Seat Q&A 17:00 - David's rowing origin story 21:43 - Sarah's rowing origin story 24:41 - David describes his heart attack like “the 1,500m mark of a 2k” 30:27 - Genetics had David thinking he'd be dead by 60 35:39 - Sarah's side of the story: knowing David since they were 16, she was sure he'd survive the heart attack 37:36 - Trusting your body after injury, and your heart after a Widowmaker heart attack 44:18 - The reality of getting older, slower splits, and finding joy in rowing 49:19 - What's ahead for David and Sarah's rowing life in 2024? 53:18 - Tom's Top Tips: USRowing guidelines for responding to a heart attack at your boathouse 57:49 - Behind the scenes with Tara and Rachel . To see photos of David and Sarah, and get links to the people, clubs, events, and resources mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, Concept2, EB5 Investors, RowSource, and our Patrons. . This episode was written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.  

How often do you get great benefits from taking the easy route? Embrace this low intensity, easy row to increase your core fitness⁉ Don't be alarmed that I'm not on a Concept2. The machine may be different, but the workout design remains the same. Row along with me on your machine, and follow my guidance for stroke rate and intensity. ⁉

Put your grown up pants on, and row 8 x 3 minute intervals at a hard (but not max) pace in this awesome rowing RowAlong workout⁉ Don't be alarmed that I'm not on a Concept2. The machine may be different, but the workout design remains the same. Row along with me on your machine, and follow my guidance for stroke rate and intensity. ⁉This is the first time we've really looked at holding pace repeatedly on the Zero to Hero plan. Which is why there's only 8 intervals, and you get 90 seconds rest between. How nice of me! The point here is to work at an intensity that you CAN row at, but towards the end of the 3 minute intervals, you'd rather not!!! You need to be at an intensity where it feels hard, but not max. Where you can't wait to stop, but you don't NEED to stop rowing!

Don't have a sad face when you see this row. Have a happy face! As it's an easy row, nothing taxing, just 30 minutes at a low intensity at 20spm. I know we all want to find the rowing workouts that tell us to go fast and bludgeon ourselves on the rowing machine - but you also need to build up your fitness. This is the row to do it. Trust me.

Row 2 x 10 minute intervals which start quite politely - but then become a little rude by the end! Take 1 minute rest between rowing these 10 minute ramps.You'll be increasing stroke rate and pace as you go through these chunks, so if you start off rowing too hot, you'll pay for it by the end!

Elizabeth Gilmore has had in insanely meteoric trajectory from indoor rowing newbie to indoor rowing champion and world record holder, to Head of the Charles course record breaker. It all started with getting on the erg to rehab a running injury. Then came the Concept2 Logbook and challenges. Then virtual racing (and winning), before stepping onto the gym floor at Erg Sprints for her first in-person event where she took home two gold medals. She was scouted by Capital Rowing Club where she learned to row sweep on the fly with the competitive women's program, and today is to training for a row across the Atlantic. And all of this in the span of just about two years. . QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Episode lead-in 04:20 - The Huddle: Get to know Elizabeth in a minute 05:07 - Rowing Week on a scale of 1 to 10: 7 - good training, bad weather 05:53 - Hot Seat Q&A 08:44 - When ball sport coordination is lacking, run 10:57- Elizabeth's rowing origin story began while rehabbing a running injury 13:57 - COVID and the rise of virtual indoor rowing training and racing 16:04 - Elizabeth's first in-person indoor rowing event: Erg Sprints 18:54 - Getting scouted by Capital Rowing Club and how learning to row with the competitive women's program was like drinking water from a firehouse 25:35 - Endurance rowing: training to row the Atlantic in 2024; December 2023 erg 100k with friends; passing the time on the erg; Lessons in Chemistry 31:25 - What's next in 2024? . To see photos of Elizabeth, and get links to the people, clubs, and events, mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, Concept2, EB5 Investors, RowSource, and our Patrons. . This episode was written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.  

Aarav and Arsh are beyond excited to interview Swiss Rower and Olympic Gold Medalist, Xeno Müller! The two brothers discuss Xeno Müller's undefeated career at Brown University, medaling in the Olympics, and developing elite high school rowers. Hope you guys enjoy!Learn from an Olympic Gold Medalist & the World's Best High School Rowing Coach!https://www.xeno-muller-rowing-workouts.com/pages/sign-up-here?ref=2f89abWebsite:https://www.twobrothersandtheirsports.comFor sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact us at:twobrothers.sportspodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

How do you make a 30 minute row even more enjoyable? By taking a break every four minutes! Stop or light rowing, it's your choice.The point of the low intensity 30 minutes at 20spm it to KEEP them low intensity. So take a break to prevent your heart rate from spiking.

Increase your speed and stroke rate 3 times over the course of an amazing 20 minute workout.Climb the ladder three times, increasing from 20 to 24 to 28 strokes per minute, and from 2K=18-20 to 2K+12 to 2K+5 pace. Slap on an extra 2 minutes to cool down, and that's 20 minutes done.

Row with MAX power at 20spm for 1 minute. Take it easy for 1 minute. Do this ten times. Stop. You'll be a bit stronger and a bit faster after this workout! Keeping this row down to 20spm means you'll really feel the weight of the stroke as you put full force from your legs into each one. So make sure to get that technique singing!

Teens are super aware of stranger danger from a really young age, but most of them have genuinely never thought about misconduct from known adults. Using SafeSport training as a springboard, Coach Libby Boghossian leads in-depth discussions with her Brookline High School rowers about team policies and the concepts of consent, power imbalance, and coercion. She's helping to create a culture for her young athletes where everyone is enlisted in the effort to keep their rowing community safe. QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Episode lead-in 01:54 - Rachel & Tara talk SafeSport, "when were kids," and "kids nowadays" 07:45 - Key point: the kids are crucial 08:40 - The Huddle: Get to know Libby in a minute 09:22 - Rowing Week on a scale of 1 to 10: 6 09:55 - Hot Seat Q&A 16:28 - Libby's rowing origin story is a doozie 24:25- Libby's first coaching gig while in college, and the quirks of coaching novices 33:07 - A (very) brief intro to SafeSport 34:26 - Why SafeSport and conduct are important to Libby and her rowing community in Boston 38:11 - SafeSport training for teens: making sure the whole team is on the same page 46:38 - Inside the teenage mind when determining unpleasant vs abusive treatment by coaches 49:07 - Kids are critical in terms of being on the front lines and seeing behaviors and activities first 50:13 - Red flags to look out for and a deep dive into Libby's discussion for her junior athletes 58:27 - Feedback from rowers and parents about Libby's curriculum 1:03:10 - What Libby wished she knew as a teenager  1:04:07 - Libby's hope for the future of the rowing community 1:05:43 - Abuse can happen at all levels, getting kids involved in spotting and reporting incidents 1:08:22 - Resources 1:09:14 - Teenagers and maturity 1:10:00 - Sign off . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, Concept2, EB5 Investors, RowSource, and our Patrons. . This episode was written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.  

Welcome to this week's LIFTS, live from CES 2024, the most powerful tech event in the world, showcasing the latest innovations in AI, connected fitness, healthcare and much more.  On this week's episode, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, take to the show floor to interview some exciting start-ups breaking onto the scene as well as established businesses taking the future of fitness by storm.  They speak with Connor Holowachuk, Co-Founder of Eigen Fitness, Debra Strougo, fitness industry expert, speaker and advisor, Fritz Desir, CEO of Proxie Health, Gary Simpson, Founder of Myrow and Steffan Weiss, CEO & Founder at Straffr and Julian Barnes, CEO and Co-Founder BFS  In this episode, the team discuss; Eigen Fitness' new innovation ‘Node', an AI powered wearable which quantifies and personalizes strength training. The future of single device wearables. Dialling up the market with passion projects from small, incubator founders. Proxie Health, a new care analytics and coordination platform.  Myrow introducing a 22-inch, Peloton-style display for Concept2 rowers. Smart resistance bands and suspension trainers from Straffr. The role of tech in solving the global public health crisis. Driving profitability in boutique businesses. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/    

After providing some basic instruction, coaches often leave coxswains to figure things out on their own. Three-time medal-winning U.S. Olympic coxswain Mary Whipple recognized this gap in the coaching playbook and founded The 9th Seat, offering camps, resources, and community for coxswains. Hear what Mary has to say about lucky breaks and logistics, and why being a motivator isn't at the top of her coxing list. QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Intro 05:07 - Team huddle: Mary's coxing bio  05:45 - Mary's rowing week: Writing the USRowing Coxing Course for athletes and coaches 13:30 - Developing empathy as a coxswain and giving rowers time to make changes 16:48 - Creating a practice environment where coxswain feels safe to fail 23:03 - Hot Seat Q&A 26:45 - What was behind Mary's successful trajectory from high school, to UW, to the National Team? 33:33 - Hitting her stride at the University of Washington 35:15 - Mary's most influential coaches 40:21 - Keeping coxswains engaged and motivated throughout the pipeline from scholastic, to college, to masters 45:27 - On bad days… 46:30 - More talking isn't better. Listen, feel, check-in, fix. 49:05 - The perfect stroke: a feeling that comes from efficiency, suspension, and collaboration 55:38 - Leading the way in coaching coxswains 56:29 - Outro . To see photos of Mary, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, Concept2, EB5 Investors, RowSource, and our Patrons. . This episode was written, produced, hosted, and edited by Tara Morgan and Rachel Freedman. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.  

Alan Fredendall // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Fitness Athlete division leader Alan Fredendall discusses how to adapt the @concept2inc rower for patients & athletes who cannot use both legs, both arms, or seated athletes. Take a listen to the episode or read the episode transcription below. If you're looking to learn from our Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete division, check out our live physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses. Check out our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION INTRODUCTION Hey everyone, this is Alan. Chief Operating Officer here at ICE. Before we get started with today's episode, I want to talk to you about VersaLifts. Today's episode is brought to you by VersaLifts. Best known for their heel lift shoe inserts, VersaLifts has been a leading innovator in bringing simple but highly effective rehab tools to the market. If you have clients with stiff ankles, Achilles tendinopathy, or basic skeletal structure limitations keeping them from squatting with proper form and good depth, a little heel lift can make a huge difference. VersaLifts heel lifts are available in three different sizes and all of them add an additional half inch of h drop to any training shoe, helping athletes squat deeper with better form. Visit www.vlifts.com/icephysio or click the link in today's show notes to get your VersaLifts today. ALAN FREDENDALLAlright, good morning everybody. Welcome to the PT on ICE Daily Show. Happy Friday morning. I hope your morning is off to a great start. My name is Alan. I'm happy to be your host today. Currently I have the pleasure of serving as our Chief Operating Officer here at Ice and a faculty member in our Fitness Athlete Division. It is Fitness Athlete Friday. We talk all things CrossFit, Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, Endurance Sports, Triathlons, Marathon Runners, Cyclists, figure skating, all that wonderful stuff. If you are working with a person who is recreationally active in the gym, on the road, whatever, Fitness Athlete Friday is for you. Today, we're going to build upon an episode from three weeks ago, introducing you all to the Concept2 Rowing Machine. We're going to build and show you how to adapt this machine for a lot of different folks who might show up in the gym or in the clinic, post-op, adaptive athletes, all that sort of thing. Before we get started, just a heads up about courses coming your way from the fitness athlete division. Your next chance to catch us online for our level one course, online course, eight weeks, entry level course previously called Essential Foundations will be January 29th. So our Clinical Management Fitness Athlete Certification, Level 1 online, prerequisite for Level 2 online, that class begins February 5th. And then our live seminar is its own standalone event. Those are all over the country this coming year, so check out PTENICE.com and look for Fitness Athlete Live for courses coming near you. And then check out our two online courses beginning in January and February. Just a reminder, all of our courses currently priced at $6.50 will jump to $6.95 on January 1st. And really, we don't want to pressure you, but most of our quarter one courses, live and online, are selling out. Our pelvic level one online course just sold out yesterday, about a month in advance. So we're seeing about a three to six month sell out window currently. So if you had an eye on a course, we'd recommend grabbing it sooner rather than later, especially if you can take advantage of saving some money on that price increase. So that's courses coming your way from the fitness athlete division. ROWING 102 So before we get started, I'm going to show a lot of stuff today. So if you are listening on the podcast, and you are a visual person, or you're not very familiar with the rower, I would recommend you stop the podcast, you jump over to our YouTube channel, and continue watching this episode here on YouTube so you can actually see what I am doing. So I'm going to reference two previous episodes as we talk about today's topic. So we're going to get into some advanced mechanics of the rower, how to adapt the rower with different equipment. Go back three weeks, episode 1606, where we talked about the very basics of the Concept 2 rower, how rowing works mechanically, how to put yourself in the best mechanics to row, how the rower itself too works as far as what are the different pieces of equipment, how to clean them to make this machine last you, 10, 15, 20 years, and then also how to use very basic things on the rower like drag factor to understand where you should place your damper on the flywheel, again, to optimize the very basics of rowing. I want you to go back two weeks to Guillermo's episode, episode 1611, to learn a little bit about how intervals, he specifically talked about research on assault bikes, but how intervals on earth machines in a very small time window, two to three times a week, for eight to 20 minutes of work can have a significant increase on VO2max. So never forget, when we're working with patients, working with athletes, especially those folks already active, at the very least, we can help them maintain their current level of fitness, being intelligent with how we use machines, how we adapt the machines, and that's the point of today's episode, of how to adapt these machines. So folks coming in, they can only use one arm, they can only use one leg, they're pregnant, they're postpartum, whatever, how can they get on this machine and at least maintain their fitness as we work through their rehab. 1-LEGGED ROWING So I want to talk about how to set up the rower to row with just one leg. I want to set up the rower and show you how to row with just one arm. And then I want to show you what many people don't know is that the rower actually breaks down in half. Yes, to make it easy to store, but also to get rid of the rail so that seated athletes in a wheelchair can roll up to the rower and row on a Concept2 rower. So the first thing I want to show is very simple, one-legged rowing. So what you're going to want is one of these little things. If you've ever changed your own oil on your car, you know what these are. These are little caddies that roll underneath your car. So they have wheels, six axis, they move in any direction, and they're mainly designed to hold tools and stuff if you're working underneath in your car. So you can get these at an auto parts store for 10 or 20 bucks. You just need one of them and they'll last forever. Alternatively, you can also use a skateboard or something like that. But what we want is we want something that we can place someone's foot inside of that moves, ideally moves what we call six axis, right? Forward, backwards, side to side, and then each diagonal, right? It can potentially move 360 degrees so that as a person rows, their foot can move alongside the rower. So let's set that up. So for example, let's say I can't use my left leg, maybe my left leg is locked in a knee brace, I'm locked in full extension, maybe after ACL reconstruction or something, I can still get on the rower and row with one leg. So I'm going to get on my rower, I'm going to strap in, grab the handle, Until my wife was on the rower last, she cinched the straps all the way down. And now, instead of putting two feet in, because I can't bend this knee, right, it's locked in extension, I'm going to kick it out to the side of the rower, and I'm just going to let it rest in this whale caddy. Now, I can still more or less perform all of my normal rowing mechanics. I can still drive with my right leg, I can still lean back, and I can still pull with my upper body. So this is fantastic, folks maybe working with an amputation, folks locked in a brace, maybe folks that just can't tolerate that loaded knee bend, knee extension with that leg for whatever reason, we can have them still row using something like an oil caddy or a skateboard. So that's one leg rowing. 1-ARM ROWING Now, one arm rowing is totally possible. You're going to want a device like this. This essentially just looks like a hook. You can get this from Adaptive Training Academy. So if you don't know Adaptive Training Academy, we highly recommend them. They have a wonderful course on basically adapting all things fitness for adaptive athletes. So it's a course that has its origins with CrossFit, but now has expanded into the rehab community as well. How rehab providers and fitness professionals can work with adaptive athletes to get them moving, keep them moving. They have a wonderful store full of all sorts of really, really, really cool things to help you work with adaptive athletes. And this is one of the tools they sell. So these hooks are going to latch on to the handle of the rower, and they're going to allow me to row with one hand. If you'll notice on the rower handle, in the middle, it has places technically to row with one hand, but they're not very comfortable. you need to essentially weave your fingers through and then you have the metal chain kind of bashing against your knuckles the whole time you're rowing with one arm. It's also very wide, so you'll sometimes see people row with a neutral grip and that's just not very mechanically advantageous. This is designed to improve that. To bring the handle in so that I can grab it with one hand, I can technically even hook grip this to really get the most out of my grip on my right arm or left arm and row to my chest and maintain my normal rowing mechanics. This is also fantastic for pregnant women who maybe don't tolerate the flexion on the rower anymore because of their stomach or the extension because of the stress it places when they lean back. What's great about these is you can build them on each other and you can essentially reduce the range of motion needed to reach towards that handle. So this can even be great for kids to get them on a rower at a younger age or maybe they literally don't have arms long enough to reach the handle, we can bring the handle to them. So I'll show you what that looks like with one arm rowing. So sitting in the rower, taking the hooks, latching it onto the handle, and now it's reduced the range of motion by about six inches towards me. And now with one arm or the other, I can pull and I can maintain all of the same mechanics of rowing. with one arm. I'm still able to drive with my legs, lean back, and pull the handle to my chest. Again, if needed, I can put another one of these on here and continuously bring that handle closer to me. So this hook is available again from the Adaptive Training Academy store if you want to pick that up for your rowing. DISASSEMBLING THE ROWER FOR SEATED ATHLETES/PATIENTS The final piece is breaking the rower in half. Again, a lot of folks don't know that the rower actually disassembles into two pieces. That's to make it easy to store. It's totally possible to break this rower in half, and if you have a larger car, an SUV, certainly a truck, you could take the rower with you, maybe if you're a home health clinician, and bring it into people's living rooms. it is made to break in half and all things considered once it's broken into half it's not very cumbersome and it's not very heavy. So let's talk about how to do that and then adapt that for the seated athlete. So right here at the base of the foot plates you're going to see a black piece and you're going to see a little handle to lift up. If I lift this handle up you'll see that the rail of the rower is just sitting on metal rod that's connected to the flywheel and the computer portion of the rower. So if I lift this up, I can now disassemble the rower into two pieces. So now the rails here, this weighs almost nothing. This weighs a couple of pounds. Again, this would be very easy to throw in the back of an SUV or a truck. The heavier part, of course, is going to have the damper and the flywheel, and all of the computer parts, but now I have the front part of the rower. Now I can have somebody in a wheelchair roll up to this. We can play with different variables. In the gym, we like to lift it up a little bit, and we like to put sandbags or plates to anchor it down, and we like to sit it on some sandbags or plates. So depending on the type of wheelchair that your patient or athlete has, you may need to bring the rower up a little bit so they can roll up, get into a good position and row. And then definitely, because it's no longer as heavy as it once was, you're going to want to make sure you weigh it down so that as they begin to pull the handle, this thing doesn't move around. But with a little bit of ingenuity, this is something you could even bring into someone's home, maybe wheelchair bound, where they're able to row, maybe do some intervals on the rower. So make sure you understand that the rower breaks down. This also makes it really easy to store rogue fitness. So you can see one over here in the corner, my bench is hanging on it. They make hangers that can be mounted to a wall that can hang either benches or it's designed to hang the front part of your rower off of. If you're thinking you're in the clinic and you don't have room on the ground for a rower, that's okay, you don't need it. You can break the rower in half at the end of the day and you can hang it on the wall. So make sure you understand that the rower breaks in half. That's made for storage, for travel, but also really important to make sure that we can get seated athletes using a rowing machine. So rowing, this is a very versatile piece of equipment. Make sure you understand how to use it. Make sure you understand that you know how to adapt it for different patients and athletes that present to you in the clinic in the gym and get more people rowing, get more people working on or maintaining their current level of fitness as you help them through the rehab process. I hope this was helpful. I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Our very last live course of the year is this weekend. It's happening right now in Salt Lake City. It's a dry needling course with Ellis and Melrose. So if you're there, I hope you have a fantastic time. 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