RowAlong – Indoor Rowing Machine Workouts

Get your speedy pants on and row 8 x 2 minute intervals with 2 minutes rest between🚣TOP/MAX tier on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide: Start at 2K rate and pace - improve if you can. (See below for 2K pace info)➔Effort = 10/10➔Speech = Even I had to stop talking at times in this one...

❗My suggestion is that you do at least the first one at your current 2K rate and pace, and make the decision after that whether you want to improve through the session. I was certainly holding on to try to stick to my 2K rate and pace - but maybe you've had some good improvements?❗

🚥Either use ErgZone to pre-program your Concept2 monitor (search for RowAlong, and under the RA icon, pick RA88) if you don't use ErgZone,  or you're not rowing on a Concept2 - set 2 minute intervals with 2 minute rests. Or 30 minutes and just start and stop when you RowAlong with me. 🚥

00:00 Introduction02:44 5 Minute Warmup09:44 Main Session41:28 Cooldown and time to stretch while I sign off.

At the end of the row, while I say goodbye, I've put up the basic stretches that I do when I've finished rowing.

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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A bit of a double reason for this one - I let the Podcast drift for the past couple of months after finishing the 12 Days of Christmas as I picked up Covid. And the brain fog it left me with meant I just kept on forgetting things. Like this podcast!!! But I'm back. And with a great row for if you keep losing motivation to get back on the rowing machine, because you can use this row to get back on. 

🚣A bit of everything on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

For those who ARE motivated to row - this workout works just fine for you too.

❗This row is 40 minutes in total, but for the un-motivated, don't look more than 4 minutes ahead at a time!!❗

There's no warmup in this row - but I do take 4 minutes to get started, so feel free to do some light rowing while you wait for me to get on with it! 

The warmup actually kicks off this session - 4 minute warmup as normal, leads into another 4 minutes of easy intenisty rowing (for those who want a target, aim for 2K+18 at 20spm - for thos who are feeling sluggish, just row at a happy pace, and just pay attention to keeping a goodposture. 

Then - take 30 seconds of either Power Strokes - or sprinting. Follow this by 3:30 of your easy pace - and then repeat - keep doing this until the end. 

With any luck, the time will fly by - and by the 3rd or 4th sprint or power strokes, the motivation to row and focus a bit more will have arrived. 

🚥Either use Ergzone to pre-program your Concept2 monitor (search for RowAlong, and under the RA icon, pick RA86) if you don't use ErgZone,  or you're not rowing on a Concept2 -  just set the main session as a single 40 minute row with 4 minute splits and RowAlong with me. 🚥

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This workout is provided as usual WITHOUT MUSIC. If you want music,  why not load up another YouTube tab, or maybe Soundcloud and pick your own tunes. As always, follow me for stroke rate. And I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

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ℹℹℹℹℹℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20 - the average pace for 500m is 2:05. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50 and then slowed down to 2:20 by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05 + 18 = 2:23 pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹℹℹℹℹℹ

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Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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Row for 60 minutes, changing stroke rate and pace every 5 minutes.🚣A MID INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

Although the pace and rate is mostly in the LOW intensity range, due to the duration of this row, the total workout lies in the MIDDLE of the pyramid.

Change stroke rate though 18/20/22/24/18/20/22/24/18/20/22/24

➔Pace Guide: 18spm at 2K+20-24   20spm 2 seconds faster than 18spm22spm 2-3 seconds faster than 20spm24spm 2-3 seconds faster than 22spm➔Effort = 5-8/10 (It will drift up through the hour)➔Speech = Should be ok. Maybe a little tough in the 24's

❗ You'll see from the pace guide that there's a large starting range. Depending on how your energy levels are sitting, that's where you start. Tired? Start at +24 - Lots of energy? Start at 2K+20.  Each time you go back to 18spm, assess how you feel and adjust that starting pace if neccessary. ❗

At the end of the row, while I say goodbye, I've put up the basic stretches that I do when I've finished rowing.

🚥You can use Ergzone to program your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for 12 Rows - Day 12 under the RowAlong track which has the main session pre-programmed. I've not programmed in the Warmup and Cooldown however, so you'll need to add them in yourself (I have some on the track, with the label "Bookmark These" so you can just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

00:00 Introduction03:01 4 Minute Warmup9:37 Main Session1:11:18 Cooldown then stretching

At the end of the row, while I say goodbye, I've put up the basic stretches that I do when I've finished rowing.

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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Sprint for 45 seconds - 11 times, with 1 minute rest between each row🚣A TOP/MAX INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

Due to the intensity of this row, the warm up is 10 minutes long.

➔Pace Guide: Faster than Row 7. Aim for between 2K-5 and 2K-8➔Effort = 10/10➔Speech = Don't try - just breathe!

❗ Control is still the key here. I do this at around 34 strokes per minute, so a really high stroke rate, but not so high that I've lost control. And then it's all about pushing as hard as you can with your legs to get the pace up.❗

45 seconds should mean you can get the pace high right to the end, especially with the 60 second rest between each interval. 

At the end of the row, while I say goodbye, I've put up the basic stretches that I do when I've finished rowing.

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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Do a 30 minute row - but every 3 minutes, take 5 Power Strokes.🚣A BOTTOM INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide: Most of the row: 18spm at 2K+20 pace (see below for 2K pace info)  ➔Effort = 5-6/10➔Speech = Comfortable

❗ Hold 18 Strokes Per minute the whole way through this row - and stick to the low intensity 2K+20 pace. But every 3 miinutes, take 5 power storkes - push as hard as you can with your legs, and see if you can get the pace a lot faster. If your legs are feeling it after Row 9 - that's ok, just get a couple of seconds faster. But if you're quite fresh - push hard, and see if you can get 10 seconds faster pace through these power strokes. ❗

At the end of the row, while I say goodbye, I've put up the basic stretches that I do when I've finished rowing.

🚥You can use Ergzone to program your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for 12 Rows - Day 10 under the RowAlong track which has the main session pre-programmed. I've not proIf you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/3A9j-gCzpuY

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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Row 3 x 9 minute intervals with 3 minute rests🚣A MID/HARD INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide: 20 strokes per minute at 2K+10-12 (see below for 2K pace info)  ➔Effort = 7-8/10➔Speech = Getting tough

❗ Remember, MID intensity isn't easy - this is about putting you into a place of discomfort and then needing to push through it - this is a HARD (but not maximum) row. ❗

All of the 20spm rowing we've been doing through this series has been leading up to this - pushing the pace faster than usual for 20spm. Hopefully you've got the technique and groove right for pushing in the power. Remember - keep that forward tilt, and arms straight as you drive out with the legs. Only when you're half way through the leg drive should you swing over your hips and then pull in your arms. 

At the end of the row, while I say goodbye, I've put up the basic stretches that I do when I've finished rowing.

🚥You can use Ergzone to program your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for 12 Rows - Day 9 under the RowAlong track which has the main session pre-programmed. I've not programmed in the Warmup and Cooldown however, so you'll need to add them in yourself (I have some on the track, with the label "Bookmark These" so you can just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/vDCmQn9eIWM

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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12 Rows of Christmas:8 Stroke Rate Changes - RowAlong workouthttps://youtu.be/Fh0VHEVGq0s

Row for 32 minutes, but change stroke rate every four minutes.🚣A BOTTOM INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

Changes are: 18/20/22/20/18/20/22/20

➔Pace Guide: 18spm = 2K+20, 20spm = +18, 22spm = +15 (see below for 2K pace info)  ➔Effort = 5-6/10➔Speech = Comfortable

❗ This is a very simple row. By changing stroke rate every 4 minutes when rowing, it keeps this workout interesting, and gives you a chance to feel the control of your stroke by increasing and decreasing your power. Not only will it help technique, but this easy row will really improve your fitness.❗

At the end of the row, while I say goodbye, I've put up the basic stretches that I do when I've finished rowing.

🚥You can use Ergzone to program your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for 12 Rows - Day 6 under the RowAlong track which has the main session pre-programmed. I've not programmed in the Warmup and Cooldown however, so you'll need to add them in yourself (I have some on the track, with the label "Bookmark These" so you can just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/pqNdWHcIO3k

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Row fast and strong right from the start. Sprint 1 minute intervals 7 times with 75 seconds rest.🚣A TOP INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide: Start at 1K pace (around 2K-5) but go faster if you can!➔Effort = 10/10➔Speech = Don't even try

❗ There's only 7 intervals here, so you NEED TO GO FAST. Start at 1K pace (around 2K-5) and if you think it's too easy, speed up. If you don't end up in a similar state to me by the end, you've not put in 10/10 effort.❗

I've tried something new at the end of this one when I'm saying goodbye. I've added in a split screen of the basic stretching that I do after each row. I'm going to film it again - and do a standalone video too - but I'd love to know what you think about it.

🚥You can use Ergzone to program your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for 12 Rows - Day 7 under the RowAlong track which has the main session pre-programmed. I've not programmed in the Warmup and Cooldown however, so you'll need to add them in yourself (I have some on the track, with the label "Bookmark These" so you can just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

00:00 Introduction02:55 10 minute Warmup15:22 Main Session32:51 Cooldown and time to stretch while I sign off.

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/WTmAve6wBug

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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12 Rows of Christmas:6 Even Splitshttps://youtu.be/Fh0VHEVGq0s

A simple 30 minute row holding stroke rate and pace throughout. But can you keep all the splits the same?  🚣A BOTTOM INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide: 2K+18 at 20 Strokes Per Minute (see below for 2K pace info)  ➔Effort = 5-6/10➔Speech = Comfortable

❗ If your monitor lets you set splits (chunks of time) for this row, set them to 5 minutes. Your aim is to try to get all splis identical for this row. I failed. No two of mine were the same! (See the YouTube Community tab if you want to see the actual results).❗

This is just about consistency. And the slower pace / lower stroke rate allows you the chance to work on technique and aim for that consistency.

🚥You can use Ergzone to program your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for 12 Rows - Day 6 under the RowAlong track which has the main session pre-programmed. I've not programmed in the Warmup and Cooldown however, so you'll need to add them in yourself (I have some on the track, with the label "Bookmark These" so you can just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/ZnS_qHTp7ho

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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Row 5 x 10 minute intervals with 90 second rests between in this RowAlong workout. 🚣A MID INTENSITY WORKOUT on the Intensity Pyramid🚣‍♀️

Row intervals at 18/22/18/22/18 stroke per minute   ➔Pace Guide: 18spm at 2K+20 and 22spm at 2K+15 (see below for 2K pace info)  ➔Effort = 5/10 and 6/10 - overall probably 7/10 due to duration.➔Speech = Comfortable

❗ Both of the pace guides are in the Low Intensity region for rowing training - but because you'll be rowing for a total of 50 minutes (+ warmup and cooldown) the duration on the erg means this will slide into a Medium Intensity workout. Your fitness levels on the rowing machine will be HOW intense it'll be. If you're really fit, it'll be the top of a bottom, or the bottom of a Mid. If you're not used to rowing this long, it'll probably be a good solid MID intensity row.❗

🚥You can use Ergzone to program your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for 12 Rows - Day 5 under the RowAlong track which has the main session pre-programmed. I've not programmed in the Warmup and Cooldown however, so you'll need to add them in yourself (I have some on the track, with the label "Bookmark These" so you can just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/L9NRerkb8sk

As always, follow me for stroke rate. Anad I'll keep you company for the row with training tips, technique tips, and my usual general waffle. 

If you enjoyed this workout, and want to Support RowAlong - then why not subscribe to this channel - maybe even leave a review of this Podcast? But I know some people want to do more - in which case, I've decided to start letting people know about my Patreon account, rather than have it hiding in the background. If this is something you'd like to be part of, please go to: https://patreon.com/rowalong

ℹ - 2K training paces are based on your current best performance to row 2000m. Set your monitor to 2000m and row it as fast as you can. When you're finished either look at the memory screen for that row, and note the Average /500m pace - or just divide your time by 4 to find that out. 

For instance - if you rowed your 2000m in 8:20​ - the average pace for 500m is 2:05​. It doesn't matter if you started at 1:50​ and then slowed down to 2:20​ by the end - your average across the whole row is 2:05​. 

So when I give a pace guide saying "2K + 18 seconds" - that means that you take your 2K time, and add 18 seconds to it (in the above example, 2:05​ + 18 = 2:23​ pace.) Just be sure to set your monitor so it displays your /500m pace so you can stay on target.

Every time you think you're getting faster, rather than just arbitrarily changing the pace guide - do another 2000m test to find your current 2K average time - and then work from that.  ℹ

Find more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.com

Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong

Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalong

Instagram: @rowalong_workouts

RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong.

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