RowAlong – Indoor Rowing Machine Workouts

Push the pace at 20 stroke per minute by a couple of seconds. I know! I've gone bonkers! 🚣MID intensity Workout🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = Start at 2K+15 or faster➔Effort = Starts at 4/10 - ends at 10/10➔Speech = Comfortable - then gasping for air by the end! 

*** It's Bon Jovi day - we're half way there! (Wait for the end for a very special tribute). And my reward to you for getting this far is allowing you to push the 20spm rate a bit. Aren't I nice? So instead of the usual 2K+18 - push the pace up to 2K+15 or faster. But be sure to keep this at a MID intensity. If you feel like it's nudging TOP - you're going too hard!! ***

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-15 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 5 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

00:00 Introduction03:15 Warmup10:09 Main Session43:02 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/hOVa-5IyTUs

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 30 minutes how you like. I do it at a basic 20spm and 2K+18ish pace in this row. 🚣BOTTOM intentisty row 🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = Start 2K+18 ➔Effort =  6/10 ➔Speech = Comfortable

*** As day 14 of the 30 Days of 30 minutes rows, you can pick how you want to row this. My plan was to push the 20spm up to about 2K+14/15 - but as I have a light tweak to my intercostals, I'm likely to do that tomorrow instead..***

This was done live on Ergrace. So you'll notice a few references to it, and this is the reason the normal metrics aren't on screen (as ErgRace doesn't save the stroke info).

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your Concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-14 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 5 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

00:00 Introduction02:32 Warmup08:46 Main Session40:05 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/b7GBIZCtAYg

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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Break 30 minutes into 5 minute intervals, and climb a rate ladder twice, from 20 to 22 to 24 strokes per minute.🚣MID intentisty row 🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = Start 2K+18 - increase 2-3 seconds with rate increase➔Effort =  6/10 (climbs to 7/10)➔Speech = Slightly less comfortable than bottom tier

*** This is a simple row, but the ramp up in exertion, and then the rest of rate and pace to climb the ladder again is really effective. You should feel like  you've had a good row after this, but nowhere near exhaustion.***

I finish this off with a 1 minute Time Trial. Not for any training reason, but because I needed to do one for this month's C2CTC challenge. 

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-13 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 5 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

00:00 Introduction03:00 Warmup08:49 Main Session40:14 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/5dv5GRpwPTY

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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 minutes at 22spm gives you a good fitness building workout, then 1 minute at 15spm lets you work on technique - 5 times.🚣BOTTOM intentisty row 🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = 2K+16-18 - don't stress pace for the 15s➔Effort =  6/10➔Speech = Comfortable

*** 15spm is very achievable as long as you slow down the arms away, tilt over your body and then the knee bend. You don't need to stop and jerk - just slow down. The 22spm is here to make sure you still get a good workout from this row, with the 15's there for you to focus on your technique.***

I totally mess up the first set of 15s and then totally forget the last set! I'm a minute late on them. I'm such a pro.... 😄

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-12 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 6 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

00:00 Introduction03:12 Warmup08:56 Main Session40:38 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/ZMwizARZdSs

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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10 x 1 minute sprints with 2 minute paddles in between will be over before you know it in this 30 minute fast rowing workout.🚣TOP intentisty row 🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = Paddle 2 minutes - Sprint 1 minute x 10➔Effort =  2/10 then 10/10➔Speech = Comfortable then VERY hard.

*** This is a re-run of Day 3's workout - except where last time, we tried to keep the pace at around 2K+30-40 - this time, if you want to stop and try to recover - do it. It's what I do in this workout, and the results compared to last week are very interesting.***

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-11 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 1 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/_js7it_ePUU

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.

30 minutes is over in a jiffy with this row - by breaking it down into 2 minute chunks and changing stroke rate.🚣BOTTOM intentisty row 🚣‍♀️18/20/22/20/18spm x 3

➔Pace Guide = 2K+20/18/16/18/20➔Effort =  5-6/10➔Speech = Comfortable

*** The 2 minutes really do make this one rocket past. At the slower rates, it gives a chance to think about body positions and technique - and the rate increase / decrease lets you work on controlling pace by using leg power.***

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-10 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 2 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/k5cnVjx8dYA

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. 

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.

Break up a 30 minute row by rowing 4mins 30 at 22spm then 30 seconds FAST  (do this 6 times)🚣MID intentisty row 🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = 2K+16 (Then 30 seconds fast)➔Effort =  7/10➔Speech = Getting tough

*** 22spm is just starting to climb out of the BOTTOM tier territory - but these 30 seconds fast (aim for 2K rate and pace) are what will take this into the MID intensity. It still won't be a TOP tier, but you'll have to put in some ooomf.***

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-9 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 5 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

00:00 Introduction03:12 Warmup09:50 Main Session40:51 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/9VH4-etdH-Q

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. 

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 30 minutes at 20 strokes per minute. Add in some powerful strokes if you're feeling up to it.🚣BOTTOM intentisty row 🚣‍♀️

Row at 20spm / 2K+18 for 9:30 - then do 30 seconds of power strokes at 20spm (do this three times)

➔Pace Guide = 2K+18 (Then power strokes)➔Effort =  5-6/10➔Speech = Comfortable

*** Only add in the power strokes if you feel like you've got the energy to do so. Session 7 may have been a tough one for you - so if you want to just stick to 2K+18 pace the whole way through to make sure you have a "Full bowl of power" going forwards, then please do.***

This was streamed live to YouTube while racing on the ErgRace app - but I've then taken it into the edit and tidied it up - added a proper warm up and cooldown in order for it to sit properly in with the rest of the rows in this series. Join me at 0900 UK time every Sunday in November (2021) if you want to RowAlong live.

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-7 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 5 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

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

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. 

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 30 minutes as you wish - I do it at 24spm and 2K+12 pace🚣TOP intensity row (if you follow me) 🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = 2K+12 for the 24spm - or whatever you want➔Effort =  8-10/10➔Speech = Tough

*** The 7th workout of 30 days of 30 minutes is a "FreeStyle" workout - where you can row how you wish. Feeling strong? Go fast. Feeling drained? Go slow. It's up to you. But I do mine at 24spm and 2K+12 pace in case you want to continue to follow my workouts through this 30 day thing.***

This was streamed live to YouTube while racing on the ErgRace app - but I've then taken it into the edit and tidied it up - added a proper warm up and cooldown in order for it to sit properly in with the rest of the rows in this series. Join me at 0900 UK time every Sunday in November (2021) if you want to RowAlong live.

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-7 under the RowAlong track which I've split the 30 minutes into 5 minute intervals. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

If you would like to RowAlong to the video version of this, please go to: https://youtu.be/OESoK-kTSX0

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. 

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.

Change up a 20spm row by dropping to a VERY low stroke rate every 5:30🚣Bottom Intensity Row 🚣‍♀️

➔Pace Guide = 2K+18 for the 20spm - don't worry about the 12spm➔Effort =  5/10➔Speech = Comfortable

*** The point of the 12spm is just to slow the stroke right down - which will reveal whether you have a good 'flow' to your stroke, especially the recovery phase. If you're stuttery and jerky without the fluid motion, you'll find it hard to flow.***

Back to the traditional GFX on this one as I had time to make them. Apologies for the lack of Heart Rate info - this is why I don't use the Polar H7 anymore! 

🚥You can use Ergzone to programme your concept 2 PM5 monitor, look for RA 30/30-6 under the RowAlong track. 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, and tagged with the 30/30 label - just bookmark them for future use)  🚥

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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

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