Rowing/Erging

Spieluhr · #1 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 12:59 AM

Just wondering how many of you guys go rowing or erg for your cardio. If not I highly recommend it. This was my first year on the men's crew team at WWU and I swear, nothing trims you down more.

Sportsmedjosh · #2 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 03:00 AM

I love the erg this has to be my favorite piece of cardio equipment. 15-20 minutes then an hour on the treadmil is what i use to do. But the ergometer is def a great piece of equipment. I would love to get one for my house.

LoveGuinness · #3 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 07:40 AM

i love the row machine, i really want to try doing the real thing though. you are very right, its great cardio!

cabezon · #4 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 04:30 PM

I dont think I've erg'd before. what is that?

E36Guy · #5 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 05:11 PM

Yeah, Im with Cabezon.. Im curious what it is.

My parents have a rowing machine.. that thing was pretty cool. I used to do that now and then.

cabezon · #6 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 06:14 PM

googled it, erg is a rower.

Spieluhr · #7 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 07:59 PM

yeah, an erg or ergometer is a rowing machine. if done right should be a 70% leg workout.

LoveGuinness · #8 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 10:00 PM

i really want one for my apt now....i love those things!

Spieluhr · #9 (**permalink**) 06-01-2007, 03:48 AM

yeah, never been in as much pain as when I'm on one of those.

oh noes! · #10 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 01:09 PM

I have used the rowing machine but it didn't seem like I was working out very hard.

S54MCoupe · #11 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oh noes!

I have used the rowing machine but it didn't seem like I was working out very hard.

You've got to up the effort. Anything can seem like a workout if done properly.

Spieluhr · #12 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 12:01 AM

And have to get the right form on the erg.

It's all about the 500/meter split.

spizeegrl · #13 (**permalink**) 12-07-2007, 06:00 PM

Hi everyone! I used to row crew to for River City Rowing Club. Rowing in an 8person boat is fun, and sometimes frustrating because all 8 need to be in total sync. During the winter months, when the weather was too bad to be on the water, we practiced on the erg. I liked it so much, I bought a Concept II. I have plenty of workouts for the erg if anyone is interested. Good form is important. If your back hurts afterwards, you're not doing it right.

Sportsmedjosh · #14 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 01:49 AM

How much did the erg cost you? They have really gone far now in design and concept. I think the nice features that are to die for now are the ones you can connect and actually race other people.

spizeegrl · #15 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 06:17 PM

I paid $800 for a new one. I found 2-3 locals selling theirs used for $600. You can tell that someone isn't a rower when they don't know what an erg is or how many meters they have on their machine. lol Another cool function is that you can take the memory card + saved workouts/results with you to the gym, etc. Another reason for the purchase is that the gyms don't maintain the ergs like at the boathouse. The chains are all rusted , etc.