Rowing for Cardio

**jasonhgross** · 01-19-12, 15:42

I use a Concept 2 rower at the gym. I find rowing nearly ideal because it is low impact and easy to maintain whatever HR I desire.

**TN_Warrior** · 01-19-12, 22:27

I row in the machine and love the workout. Never have on the water.

**J-Dub** · 01-20-12, 17:07

Rowing is real deal exercise. True total body workout.

I wish i either had a row machine or scull boat thingy (dont have a clue what they're called)

**weg111** · 01-20-12, 19:48

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**PlatoCATM** · 01-20-12, 20:25

I haven't had as good of a workout since I quit rowing in an 8-man boat. Erging may be just as good of a workout, but for me it's worse than running on a treadmill. Rowing is much more therapeutic when you're on the water at dawn.

**weg111** · 01-21-12, 21:25

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**Jason Falla** · 02-05-12, 13:12

Now that my joints have been exposed to almost every form of punishment from the military, I have become more sensible with my PT program.

Where I used to focus everything cardio around running and pounding the pavement, at 205lbs thats less than ideal. I now incorporate more low impact methods of cardio to maintain and increase O2 efficiency.

One routine that I perform on a weekly basis is called 'your morning coffee'. It consists of a combination of running and rowing.

Here it is:

(1) 3 mile run - Time: 18-26 minutes or better.
(2-mins rest/set up for the rower. Max resistance)
(2) 500 meter row - Time: < 2:00 mins + Stroke rate < 20
(2-mins rest)
(3) 500 meter row - Time: < 2:00 mins + Stroke rate < 20
(2 mins rest)
(4) 500 meter row - Time: < 2:00 mins + Stroke rate < 20
(2 mins rest)
(5) 500 meter row - Time: < 2:00 mins + Stroke rate < 20
(Finish)

Try it and let me know how you go!