>>37813932
Well, get rowing, fag.

there's nothing to really say about it. You just do it...

>>37813932

There's plenty of videos on YouTube. Basically the idea is, pull with your legs first, then your torso, then your arms, in that order.

>>37813932
I use the same machine and 5000 metres in under 20 minutes is what you should be aiming for. Rowing machines are GOAT cardio.

>>37814243
not OP but
>tfw tired af after 1500m
feels weak man, but thats at 10 difficulty

>>37815349
Forgot about this thread but I did 5000 metres the first time I rowed in about 25 minutes, plus I was a 300lb bag of sugary lard.

See this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfkZz5Pldho

Technique tips + application of the rower for PL conditioning

>>37815349
10 isn't the difficulty: the adjuster is to modify your drag factor (google it)

>>37815349
dumb ass the numbers on the side aren't resistance. It's drag. They aren't the same

>>37813932

Bottom up. Legs, core, arms. Don't pull with your back or you'll get injured.

Ergs are fun and great workouts.

I used to row in highschool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDvMBPZ5Bik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htBfHnnH3Vc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FctsxV2fygM

Set the "resistance" (its not resistance) between 3 and 5. Aim for 22-27 strokes per minute. Watch all the videos for technique (extend leg, then move your back then retract your arms, then same but in reverse order).

Should be able to cruise at 2:00/500m for 30 minutes after a month or so if in shite condition.

>>37815349

You're generally supposed to row at a drag factor of about 130. That's about 5 to 5.5 at sea level on a new rower. You can check the drag factor in the options.

Also, watch the form videos on the concept2-page a few times. Especially the one with common errors.

>>37813932
Set the drag factor to somewhere between 120 and 130. 4 by 10 minute staircases up every 2 minutes at 22-24-26-28-30. 4 to 5 minutes of rest between each piece.

The adapter for Polar heart monitors is a worthwhile purchase