Posts tagged “beginner”

A 4-week beginner rowing machine workout plan: three short sessions a week, how hard to go, stroke rates, damper setting and what comes next.

The best home rowing machines by situation: Concept2 for training, WaterRower for living rooms, Hydrow Wave and Ergatta Lite for small spaces.

Hydrow vs Concept2 RowErg on maker specs and real cost: $50/month classes vs a $990 machine with no subscription. Noise, size and data.

Correct rowing technique for beginners: the four phases of the stroke, common mistakes, and drills to build good habits on the erg and on the water.

What a coxswain does in rowing: steering, race calls, coxing commands, weight rules, and how to earn your crew's trust.

How to join a rowing club: Learn to Row programs, typical costs ($150-$2,000), what to wear, and how to find a club near you. No experience needed.

A guide to typical race times at head races and sprint regattas by boat class. What to expect when you show up to your first rowing race.

Rowing boat types explained: singles, doubles, pairs, quads, fours and eights, sculling vs sweep, and what each boat is like to row.

How rowing compares with other cardio for weight loss, how many calories it burns, and a practical plan to start, on an erg or on the water.

A glossary of rowing terms, from 'bow' to 'weigh enough': equipment, technique, racing and training terms every rower should know.

Hydrow vs WaterRower vs Concept2 compared on maker specs, price, membership cost, noise and feel, plus whether Hydrow is worth it.

Everything you need to know before your first rowing race — from registration and warm-up to racing strategy and what to pack.