Concept2 Forum

I just joined a rowing club and Sat. was my 3rd time out in an 8 person boat. I am having a problem between how I row in the boat and how I row on the erg. On the erg I end up bending slightly backwards with the bar against my stomach when I end the catch. When I am in the boat and do this my paddle...

How many meters are in a half marathon and a full marathon? It looks like 2K meters is a common distance but what are other common distances to row?

Citroen, you were so right about checking the drag on both machines. The first machine on level 1 was only 73 and on 10 was only 120. The 2nd machine on level 1 was 83 and on 10 was 154. I printed out the cleaning instructions and the troubleshooting link and gave it to our gym manager who said the ...

Ok, I'll check the drag factor tonight and see what it is on both machines. I printed out both sections from the links you gave me. If the drag factor isn't correct on either/both machines I will give the gym manager the info. I hope they aren't off as this gym is not good when it comes to doing pre...

Ok, now I know how to find it. But I am confused as to why 7 seems easy. My RPM is between 27-31 at a 7 setting. I also don't completely straighten my legs due to my right knee having arthroscopic surgery so it feels good to stop when there is a slight bend in my knees. I try to come forward where m...

The monitor is a PM2

I searched on drag and factor but can't find your article

Hi, I am new to rowing although I have been an avid cyclist for years. No one at my gym can explain the monitor on the Concept 2 rowing machine so I don't have a clue as to what I am doing other than sitting down, setting the resistance to around 7 and then start rowing. Can someone help me with thi...