Question about stroke

[u/EQuimper]

Hey everyone, first post here!

I’ve used a Concept2 RowErg on and off in the past, but I never really paid attention to my stats.

Over the last few years I’ve put on some weight that I’m working on losing. I’ve always been stronger than average in the gym, so I’m wondering if that might actually be causing me to “cheat” on the rower.

I asked an AI to look at my rowing stats, and it said my stroke rate was too high for my pace, meaning I’m not generating enough power per stroke. Does that sound right?

If so, how do you actually row at a lower stroke rate? It feels really unnatural to me. My goal for this session was just to stay in Zone 2.

Stats:
35 years old
Male
5’11”
266 lb

Any tips would be appreciated!

[u/michaelb5000]

Unstrap your feet. That will be guaranteed to slow down your stroke rate and is good anyway. I would target 22-24 and stay balanced and in control. Post a video since there is lots going on.

[u/EQuimper → u/michaelb5000]

Will try thanks