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[quote="michaelb"] (you don't tell us the drag setting used, which could counteract some of the difference in pace). Drags are 4 in both cases. All in all just curious what this might indicate about the rowers fitness and where to gain. But, I guess like most things with the erg nothing is simple! ~K

[quote= a taller person can carry more lean body mass.[/quote] yup, but a short fatty (sorry, heavy person) has less travel and a lot of momentum with weight (ignoring the fact that ergs don't float) My feeling is that most things being equal between the two a lower rate is indicative of more streng...

If two rowers pull a 30 minute piece with the same split, say 2:00 but one does it at a stroke rate of 20 and the other at 25 is either one at a higher fitness level aerobically or from a strength standpoint?

Thanks for any answers!