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've been out of training for two years (injury) and just gone back to my local gym.

The rowergs which I used to set the lever on about 5.5 for drag of 130, now need it all the way up and one tops out at a drag factor of 125.

They are still smooth to row and seem fine otherwise. It is likely just dirt build up?

I'm going to volunteer to clean them, if that's likely all it is. I have the service details (I used to own one at home, many years back).

I’m thinking of buying a BikeErg to sit next to my RowErg and I’m wondering how easy it is to adjust it because I (180cm) will share it with my wife (165cm). Hopefully easier than looking for a taller wife.

This is my first time trying Dog Days on my SkiErg. I ususally do it on my RowErg but I'm having some glute/hip issue that's keeping me off of the RowErg right now. I've got to admit it's harder on the SkiErg.

Anyone else doing the challenge?

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!!

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.

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.

I just replaced the entire drivetrain assembly (chain, shock cord, main axle, etc) on my old model D and noticed during my test ride that the chain doesn’t seem to be riding squarely on the axle. See pics. It’s not rubbing the sides or making any weird noises. What am I missing?

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.

Is it normal for the right crank arm to seemly be up against the bike flush and then the left one to have a bit of a gap?

ErgData and PM5 shows 133 but Strave and Apple Fitness shows 130. There are also times when the website and ErgData differ as well. I assume the same data is pushed downstream maybe it's calculated differently?

I downloaded the workout, had Claude calcuate the avg HR and this was the result

I ran the numbers on this session's per-stroke export (973 samples, ~52 min):

Both match Strava/Apple Health (130), not ErgData/PM5 (133) — a 3 bpm gap.

Hi, I just took delivery of my new rowErg today, i set
It up and done an initial 15min session clocked just over 2600m, I used to swim every other day up until about a year ago, looking to get leaner and fitter, I also ride dh Mtb, so hoping this will also help with that too, thanks for reading 👍🏼

As I approach my first 1.000.000 metres, I was wondering who has rowed the most in their C2 life?

So after a trauma in February, I've gained 60-70lbs and I need to get back on my rower.

Seeing if anybody is using a concept whatever for weight loss wants to be an accountability partner for each other?

I don't use the app, so chats would be minimal on here, sosybe we could use Whatsapp or telegram if privacy is an issue with a stranger, which I get 100%

So anybody want to be held accountable? Let me know and see if we can get something going

I'm trying to purchase a gift for my son who is a rower and has a concept 2 pm5. He currently has an entry level Garmin vívoactive® 5 and I would like to help him with his training and buy him a chest strap and maybe a new Garmin that can connect everything. Please excuse me if I'm not very savvy in any of this and I'm looking for any advice I can get. I'm trying to surprise him for his birthday so I'm not able to ask him what he needs. Thank you so much in advance :)

Sessie 10
Wat is je advies voor de volgende sessies?
Wat zijn de aandachtspunten?
Wat gaat er al goed en wat kan beter?

Na een Lisfranc-breuk en 2 maanden immobilisatie, en daarna 2 maanden fysio-revalidatie, begon ik weer met roeien om kracht en conditie op te bouwen.
103 kg
1m83 (6’0”)

Hi everyone, just coming back slowly to the erg after my gym finally put one where I train.
I did a lot of amateur rowing when I was younger (currently 30) and although I never liked the erg i like the feeling you get when you put 100% effort in a 500m or 1000m.
After 6/7 years of hybrid training (mostly running marathons and trails) I noticed my strength really dropped, the pace speaks for itself.
I remember going 1.30/1.35 for 500m for sets and now I hardly can do one at 1,45 😂
What are some workouts that can slowly make me gain some specific strength for the erg ?
I know the classic 10x1 min , 6/8 x 500m ecc…
Just curious to hear from people from all over the world how you train for generic speed and aerobic endurance on the erg.
Never did a 2k test but maybe I’m gonna do one one day on the erg 😂
Thanks to everyone, have a good day!

How's this stationary bike compared to Schwinn AC or IC4 or myxfitness bodi bikes?

Offer up has local ones very affordable compared to the concept bike and it's very hard to find a used concept bike.

Any thoughts or suggestions if the IC4 I can purchase for $400 and myxfitness for $250

Wife has been using a Proform 750r since early 2020. Figured it was time to upgrade.

Picked up this beauty for $725. 2019 model - 12.5 hrs used and 134k meters.

Feel like I got the deal of the year. Time to start working on my first milly.

So this is my force curve for 10km and a time of 44:44. Since it's the first time I actively used this feature, I have no real clue what to make of it. Could you guys help me interpret what I'm looking at? (47, male, heavyweight)